If you're in your 50s or 60s and want to lose weight, hitting the gym works better than counting calories, according to a new study.

"Exercise-induced weight loss provides the additional benefit of improving physical performance capacity," says lead author Edward Weiss of Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences in an article by United Press International.

Actually, I've found that the best approach is diet AND exercise. Working out keeps me focused and makes me think twice about cheating on my diet. What works for you? Drop me a line and let me know what you think.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com