Are you overweight?
Before you attempt on your weight loss program,just know what made you a over weight person.
The basic reasons for overweight be listed as follows;-
1.Calorie Intake:
You get energy for your body from the food you take.Your food consists of fat,protein and carbohydrates.You get nine calories from one gram of fat and four calories from one gram of protein or carbohydrate.The calories are burnt by your body for energy.When the calorie intake is more than,the calories burnt,the excess calorie is stored as fat.Hence you gain weight,when calorie in is more than calorie consumed by the body.
So plan your food.Find out what is your daily requirement of calories.Be calorie conscious.Avoid over eating.
2.Life style:
Your life style changed a lot because of modern technologies. Your physical labor is so much reduced,that you burn less calories than what you get from your food.So you put up weight.
Whenever possible go by walk instead of riding a car.Use staircase instead of elevator.Avoid sitting in front of TV or computer for longer time.Do some exercises
daily.Increase your physical activity.
3.Heriditary:
You are likely to be overweight,if one or both of your parents are overweight.Your genes may also influence the amount of fat you store in your body.
You might be following some of the bad food habits of your parents.Just change them for good.
4.Health conditions
When there is some hormone problem in your body,such as lack of thyroid hormone,will increase your body weight.
Find out from your doctor if you have any such problem and take treatment for it.
6.Others:
Old age,Pregnancy etc can also result in overweight.
As you grow old,you have to reduce your food quantity so that the calorie intake is less.If you are pregnant,you can get to your normal weight after delivery.
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Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Do You Need To Continue The Diet After Reaching The Correct Weight?
Most of you have a doubt whether to continue the exercise and diet after obtaining the target weight.
If you understand the basic of how you gain or lose weight,you won't have this doubt.
If the calorie intake equals the calorie burnt by your body,you maintain the weight.
If your calorie intake is more than the calorie burnt by your body,you gain weight.
If your calorie intake is less than the calorie burnt by your body,you lose weight.
You body gets calories from the food you take in.Your food contains three
major nutrients i.e. fat,carbohydrate and protein.
Your body gets 9 calories per gram of fat and 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate and protein.
An average person needs about 2500 calories daily.But it differs depending
upon your activities and body structure.
When you eat more calories than required by the body,your body stores the excess calorie as fat ,which increases your weight.For 3500 excess calories you gain one pound of body weight.
So first you decide your daily calorie requirement with the help of a dietitian
Maintain that calorie intake with the help of a food plan.
you can always have as much food as you want.But the food should be of right type .Of course you should be calorie conscious!
When you happen to eat more calories,you can always burn them by exercises.
I found one e book on weight loss,is of most useful and unique.Please read and get benefited.Click here to read
If you understand the basic of how you gain or lose weight,you won't have this doubt.
If the calorie intake equals the calorie burnt by your body,you maintain the weight.
If your calorie intake is more than the calorie burnt by your body,you gain weight.
If your calorie intake is less than the calorie burnt by your body,you lose weight.
You body gets calories from the food you take in.Your food contains three
major nutrients i.e. fat,carbohydrate and protein.
Your body gets 9 calories per gram of fat and 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate and protein.
An average person needs about 2500 calories daily.But it differs depending
upon your activities and body structure.
When you eat more calories than required by the body,your body stores the excess calorie as fat ,which increases your weight.For 3500 excess calories you gain one pound of body weight.
So first you decide your daily calorie requirement with the help of a dietitian
Maintain that calorie intake with the help of a food plan.
you can always have as much food as you want.But the food should be of right type .Of course you should be calorie conscious!
When you happen to eat more calories,you can always burn them by exercises.
I found one e book on weight loss,is of most useful and unique.Please read and get benefited.Click here to read
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Weight Loss-Are You Succeding In Your Weight Loss Program With Fat-free Foods?
To lose weight You are dieting all the time, but you can’t lose any weight.Am I correct?But you are not alone.Many people have the same complaint.
Do you want to know Why you have not succeeded?
You think if you don't eat fat foods,you won't become fat.Theoretically you are correct.
Because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates.
You also think that you can eat fat free foods as much as you want as there is no fat.
Here you forget one important thing,"THE CALORIES".Fat-free foods have calories too.If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight.
You fail to be calorie conscious,when you eat the fat free foods.
Did you ever check the calorie content per serving in your fat free food pockets?
Please remember low or fat free foods are not always low calorie foods.They add sugar,starch etc which are rich in carbohydrates.
By taking fat free foods of course you have reduced the intake of fat calories but not the calories from the carbohydrates.
For your body,calories are calories.It doesn't matter whether the calories are from fat or carbohydrates or protein.The body will store the excess calories as fat and you will gain weight.
So what you should do?
You must first assess what is the amount of calories you need daily.
Then if you want to reduce weight,you must reduce your intake of calories accordingly .
Suppose if you are not interested in any diet to reduce the calorie intake,you can do exercises to burn the excess calories.If you want to lose one pound in a week,you need to burn 500 calories per day,keeping your calorie intake constant.
Even better if you choose to diet and exercise.
Whatever your weight loss program you plan,it should suit your life style so that you don't just give up.
If you're burning more calories than what you're taking in, you will obviously begin to lose weight.
The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
Your food can be a balanced food so that you don't lose any nutrients to your body.Please remember some dietary fat is necessary, but it must be the right kind. Eliminate saturated fats from your diet completely.
So remember low-fat foods are not also low-calorie foods.So as long as your calorie intake is more than your body burns,you will only gain weight and you will not succeed in your weight loss program.
Do you want to know Why you have not succeeded?
You think if you don't eat fat foods,you won't become fat.Theoretically you are correct.
Because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates.
You also think that you can eat fat free foods as much as you want as there is no fat.
Here you forget one important thing,"THE CALORIES".Fat-free foods have calories too.If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight.
You fail to be calorie conscious,when you eat the fat free foods.
Did you ever check the calorie content per serving in your fat free food pockets?
Please remember low or fat free foods are not always low calorie foods.They add sugar,starch etc which are rich in carbohydrates.
By taking fat free foods of course you have reduced the intake of fat calories but not the calories from the carbohydrates.
For your body,calories are calories.It doesn't matter whether the calories are from fat or carbohydrates or protein.The body will store the excess calories as fat and you will gain weight.
So what you should do?
You must first assess what is the amount of calories you need daily.
Then if you want to reduce weight,you must reduce your intake of calories accordingly .
Suppose if you are not interested in any diet to reduce the calorie intake,you can do exercises to burn the excess calories.If you want to lose one pound in a week,you need to burn 500 calories per day,keeping your calorie intake constant.
Even better if you choose to diet and exercise.
Whatever your weight loss program you plan,it should suit your life style so that you don't just give up.
If you're burning more calories than what you're taking in, you will obviously begin to lose weight.
The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
Your food can be a balanced food so that you don't lose any nutrients to your body.Please remember some dietary fat is necessary, but it must be the right kind. Eliminate saturated fats from your diet completely.
So remember low-fat foods are not also low-calorie foods.So as long as your calorie intake is more than your body burns,you will only gain weight and you will not succeed in your weight loss program.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Can Water Help You To Lose Weight ?
Water is essential to any weight loss diet. Water flushes out toxins in the body, and is a necessity for all of your cells, organs and muscles to function properly.
How can water help you to lose weight?
1. The liver in the body converts the stored fat into energy. This function is directly influenced by the amount of water we drink. So if we drink more water, more fat is burnt and we lose our weight.
2. The liver acts as a back up for kidneys. You know, kidney needs lot of water for its proper function. So when you don’t take sufficient water in, then the liver kicks in to help out. So the liver's primary function of burning fat is reduced, resulting in weight gain.
3. Very often, most of us misunderstand the feeling of thirst as feeling of hunger. So when you feel hungry, take a glass of water and wait for sometime to see if your hunger has gone away. Also, drinking water gives you a sense of being full and you'll find yourself eating less as a result.
4. Drinking water for weight loss will actually help you lose excess water that your body has stored. Once your body realizes that it is getting a constant stream of fresh water, it will eliminate stored water in various parts of the body. So initially you will lose water weight.
How much water should you be drinking?
Most people don't drink enough water. For a normal person ,8 glasses of water per day is recommended. During summer you may have to take some more. Fat people, should have more water than the normal people. It is important that you do not drink excessively .It may result in flushing out the essential minerals from your body.
Please stop drinking water at least 2 hours before bed or you may have to get up in the mid night to visit toilet!
Of course you will also have to follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen to see any noticeable results in your get lean program.
How can water help you to lose weight?
1. The liver in the body converts the stored fat into energy. This function is directly influenced by the amount of water we drink. So if we drink more water, more fat is burnt and we lose our weight.
2. The liver acts as a back up for kidneys. You know, kidney needs lot of water for its proper function. So when you don’t take sufficient water in, then the liver kicks in to help out. So the liver's primary function of burning fat is reduced, resulting in weight gain.
3. Very often, most of us misunderstand the feeling of thirst as feeling of hunger. So when you feel hungry, take a glass of water and wait for sometime to see if your hunger has gone away. Also, drinking water gives you a sense of being full and you'll find yourself eating less as a result.
4. Drinking water for weight loss will actually help you lose excess water that your body has stored. Once your body realizes that it is getting a constant stream of fresh water, it will eliminate stored water in various parts of the body. So initially you will lose water weight.
How much water should you be drinking?
Most people don't drink enough water. For a normal person ,8 glasses of water per day is recommended. During summer you may have to take some more. Fat people, should have more water than the normal people. It is important that you do not drink excessively .It may result in flushing out the essential minerals from your body.
Please stop drinking water at least 2 hours before bed or you may have to get up in the mid night to visit toilet!
Of course you will also have to follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen to see any noticeable results in your get lean program.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Three Lazy Ways To Get Lean
Every one want to be lean and fit.But unfortunately some of us are overweight
Is your BMI between 25 and 30? Then you are a overweight person.
Over weight persons run the risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
So it is imperative for you to go on dieting or to do some exercises to get lean.
The problem is, you just can’t seem to jump start your exercise routine. You ask yourself, “Are there game plans to get lean the easy way?” Well, surprisingly, there is.
1. Chuck guilty pleasures. Nicotine, caffeine and chocolates are the big three in the list. Yes, smoking is stimulating. It is the nicotine which makes it so addictive, but it has a major drawback. It constricts your blood vessels, thereby making it more difficult for you to tolerate physical workouts. Another bad guy is caffeine. Taken in excess, it can disrupt your body clock leading you to stay awake for an extended period of time. The longer your peepers are open, the more you realize you are not doing anything productive so you turn to your comfort food for gratification. However, do not discontinue your coffee intake abruptly. Do it gradually to avoid the so-called withdrawal syndrome. The third enemy is the sinfully delicious array of chocolate bars. They should be taken in moderation, at most two bars in one week. They are not meant to replace the lunch you missed earlier in the day.
2. Choose healthier options. Instead of munching on junk food loaded with calories, reach for tasty fruits and vegetables like apple, banana, celery sticks and cabbage. Contrary to popular misconceptions, eating vegetables or salads will not turn you into a goat. In fact, you will feel fuller much longer because they are fiber-rich. This is an effective technique to get lean the easy way.
3. Try water therapy. The importance of being constantly well hydrated can never be overemphasized. The requisite 8-10 glasses of water should be the norm in your everyday life. Some studies even show that most people tend to equate thirst with hunger, causing them to pack on excess pounds.
So there you have it! Apply these three “get lean the lazy way” tips and you are on your way to fitness.
Is your BMI between 25 and 30? Then you are a overweight person.
Over weight persons run the risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
So it is imperative for you to go on dieting or to do some exercises to get lean.
The problem is, you just can’t seem to jump start your exercise routine. You ask yourself, “Are there game plans to get lean the easy way?” Well, surprisingly, there is.
1. Chuck guilty pleasures. Nicotine, caffeine and chocolates are the big three in the list. Yes, smoking is stimulating. It is the nicotine which makes it so addictive, but it has a major drawback. It constricts your blood vessels, thereby making it more difficult for you to tolerate physical workouts. Another bad guy is caffeine. Taken in excess, it can disrupt your body clock leading you to stay awake for an extended period of time. The longer your peepers are open, the more you realize you are not doing anything productive so you turn to your comfort food for gratification. However, do not discontinue your coffee intake abruptly. Do it gradually to avoid the so-called withdrawal syndrome. The third enemy is the sinfully delicious array of chocolate bars. They should be taken in moderation, at most two bars in one week. They are not meant to replace the lunch you missed earlier in the day.
2. Choose healthier options. Instead of munching on junk food loaded with calories, reach for tasty fruits and vegetables like apple, banana, celery sticks and cabbage. Contrary to popular misconceptions, eating vegetables or salads will not turn you into a goat. In fact, you will feel fuller much longer because they are fiber-rich. This is an effective technique to get lean the easy way.
3. Try water therapy. The importance of being constantly well hydrated can never be overemphasized. The requisite 8-10 glasses of water should be the norm in your everyday life. Some studies even show that most people tend to equate thirst with hunger, causing them to pack on excess pounds.
So there you have it! Apply these three “get lean the lazy way” tips and you are on your way to fitness.
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