In my own experience, my 5x/week exercise routines (weightlifting, stability ball core work, cardio), enabled me to (a) lose my most recent 13 lbs and 5% BF after a 2-mo. stall, (b) vastly improve my glucose regulation mechanisms, so that I don't crave the crap that I did earlier in my weight loss (months 3–7), and (c) greatly reduce my appetite, so that I fill up quickly.