People, who want
to lose weight commonly, and first of all, think about reducing the amount of
food they eat.
This may be quite
a solution but not exactly the best there is. In fact, depending on the amount
you reduce in your
food intake, it may even be dangerous to one's health. So how does one lose
weighteffectively and safely? Here are some points one should consider when
trying to lose weight:
Beware
of the Crash Diets
Most people think that trimming down the calories can
alone shed off their unwanted excess. Probably this is because of the fad there
is in advertising about low-calorie food products and beverages. What people
don't know is that this could be dangerous because when they decrease their
calorie intake way to below the required levels, the body begins to digest the
fats. Sounds good but it doesn't actually. Burning fat requires a lot of
energy. Since there is not much energy in the body to facilitate metabolism of
fat, it will run at a very slow pace resulting to fatigue, illness and weak
immune system.
Weak
immune system.
Low-calorie diet is also compensated for by the body
by burning muscle. People on this type of diet who revert back to their old
eating habits end up gaining back some; if not all the weight they have shed
off. This would consist mainly of fats. And since fats have more volume per
mass than muscle, they end up having the same weight as before but more bulky.
In losing weight, one should keep in mind that they should lose excess body
fats only.
However, one can try out eating small meals at more
frequent intervals. This way the body will not think that it is being starved
and will not store food as fat.
Eat
Properly
One may have considered junking the crash diet option
but he should also not forget to watch what he is eating. Variety must always
be considered so that one may be able to get the necessary nutrients from his
diet. It is also healthier to eat food which is roasted, steamed or broiled
rather than fried. It is also important to include a lot of fiber in the diet.
Frequent rehydration is also necessary.
Pump
Up lean Muscle Mass
Muscles burn calories when they work; they even do so
at rest. Unlike fats which just lie around, bulge around the pants and dangle
beneath the sleeves, muscles burn calories all-day round. With this fact, one
can start weight loss by increasing muscle mass. The more muscles, the less fat
will be left. This is attainable starting with working out with resistance
exercises.
Engaging
in Aerobics
Aerobics are not only good for the heart by increasing
cardio-vascular endurance. Aerobics also help in increasing lean muscle mass
while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat. Aside from these, aerobics
make the metabolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long
while. Imagine burning fat efficiently while driving along the freeway or even
while watching television.
Extra
"Push"
Some people believe that smoking and caffeine can
actually help in losing weight. This can perhaps be true; however, they do the
body more harm than good because of their side-effects. For that extra
"push", one can try out taking food supplements. After all, 95% of
these products out in the market actually do well.
On Taking Diet Pills
Over-the-counter diet pills affect the amount of
weight one loses as well as how long one keeps that amount of weight off.
However, one must be wary of the side-effects of these diet pills. As such, one
must faithfully follow the instructions provided for in the packaging. It is
also prudent to consult the physician anyway before trying out these drugs and
also to find out which type would be best for the individual.
Losing weight does not have to mean sacrifice and
suffering. It actually means opening up to a more full and healthy life where
one may not have to feel bad about himself having to look the way he does or
not being able to do what he wants to do. Losing weight might entail a little adjustment
plus the discomforts, but as the old saying goes, "no pain and no
gain." Besides
fat, what has one got to lose anyway?
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