Monday 24 November 2014

Secrets of an effective weight loss diet.

As we've said before on this Blog, exercise is only part of a healthy fitness regime and your weight loss programme. Diet is a very important component too, and to get fit, and stay fit, you might need to change some of your eating & drinking habits. Below is an article I came across while researching some of the key factors around diet and weight loss, so have a read and take on board the advice and guidance that this ezinearticle provides by Jantel Mary (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jantel_Mary via http://EzineArticles.com/7537997)


Too much weight amplifies the risk of health problems such as hypertension, heart disease, gall bladder disease and diabetes amongst people. Losing weight is not an issue instead keeping it off could be challenging. Controlling calorie and fat intakes, staying active and changing behaviour are keys to an effective weight loss diet.

The effective weight loss diet and permanently maintaining it over-time is a moderate calorie and fat intake. Calorie needs simply differs from person to person depending on their age, gender, BMI (Body Mass Index), stamina, physical condition and most importantly the person's activity level - all play a vital role in determining how many calories does a person need in a day. Here are some simple rules to lose weight in an effective manner at the individual level:

• Avoid consuming carbohydrates that are in white products like rice, bread, pasta, potatoes etc.,
• Limit energy intake from total fats and sugars,
• Avoid consuming ice creams and chocolates,
• Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables,
• Engage in regular physical activity,
• Consume at least 25 grams of fibre daily such as almonds, spinach, apricots, beans, blackberries, broccoli and so on.,
• Most importantly, drink plenty of water every day.

According to the recent survey, successful weight loss maintainers in-take low fat and low calorie content everyday. They also intake plenty of water and unsweetened drinks everyday because thirst is sometimes confused with hunger. They also consume foods that are high in water like soups and so on. Some successful dieters eat 6 to 8 times a day in order to attain and maintain weight loss. Also, they start their day with breakfast just to workout in the gym. Physical activity burns calories, raises metabolism, and helps you lose body fat. Staying active also promotes a sense of well-being and has beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol. It is advisable that if you are overweight or have any other health problems, just consult with your doctor before starting an exercise and diet programs.

In addition, most successful weight losers walk at least 5 miles per day. They also limited watching television to about 10 hours per week which could be said as a typical [American] habit. Even though many fat diet books promise and provide a lot of tips for quick and effective weight loss they are usually difficult to continue for both long and short periods - and not necessarily nutritious as well. Initially, the fact is that people may lose weight to begin with but often regain it very soon. For more than two years, fat diets have a very low success rate.

So, it is always recommended to lose weight slowly and effectively. This approach is more practical and gives dieters the chance to gradually settle into their new lifestyle and weight. Meanwhile, you could also focus and work on changing your eating habits and improving your lifestyle as well. For instance, control yourself not to eat when watching television. Another example is to go for a walk or call a friend instead of eating cookies. Apart from everything stated here, taking personal responsibility for losing weight and believe you can succeed - these are important factors in losing weight, and keeping it lost!

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-Steve, at WhyWeight-

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