Weight Loss
Feeling out of control to bad eating habits?
Feeling low in energy?
Feeling disappointed in your appearance?
Tried every diet known out there?
Feeling lost?
Feeling confused?
Don’t feel like your best self?
Don’t feel beautiful any more?
Lost confidence in yourself?
Lost control of your best self?
Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass
in an effort to improve fitness and health, and/or to change
appearance.
Therapeutic
weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the
likelihood of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high
blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. While being
overweight had been thought to be linked to stroke there is no strong evidence
to support that link.
Attention to
diet in particular can be beneficial in reducing the impact of diabetes and
other health risks on an overweight or obese
individual.
Weight loss
occurs when an individual is in a state of negative thermodynamic flux: when the
body is expending more energy (i.e. in work and metabolism) than it is consuming
(i.e. from food or other nutritional supplements), it will use stored reserves
from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss.
It is not
uncommon for some people who are at their ideal body weight to seek additional
weight loss in order to improve athletic performance or meet required weight
classification for participation in a sport. Others may be driven to lose weight
to achieve a more attractive appearance. Being underweight is associated with
health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased
muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of
death.
There are
many diet plans and recipes that can be helpful for weight loss. While some are
classified as unhealthy and potentially harmful to general health, others are
recommended by specialists. Diet plans are generally designed according to the
recommended caloric intake, but the regimes that lead to most weight loss are
those that promote physical activity. Many dietary programs claim to be
efficient in helping overweight individuals to lose weight with no effort.
However, the long-term efficacy of these plans is
questionable.
Intentional
weight loss is, in most cases, achieved with the help of diets, although weight
loss is generally associated with some degree of change in lifestyle habits, or
taking exercise. Many dietary strategies have been designed to meet the needs of
individuals seeking to lose excess weight. Calorie-restriction strategies are
one of the most common dietary plans. Daily calorie requirements vary depending
on a number of factors including, age, sex, and weight-loss goals. For instance,
nutritionists suggest that at least 1,200 calories should be consumed daily by
women to maintain health; men need 1,500. These recommendations apply primarily
to healthy people who seek weight loss for a better body tonus. However, those
whose obesity places them at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
or other conditions, may require a more restricted diet. In some cases,
obese individuals may need temporarily to restrict their daily calorie
intake to 800 or even 500. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), healthy individuals seeking to maintain their weight should consume 2,000
calories per day.
According to
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 Executive Summary, released on 31
January 2011, those who achieve and manage a healthy weight do so most
successfully by being careful to consume just enough calories to meet their
needs, and being physically active.
Low-calorie
regimen diets are also referred to as balanced percentage diets. Due to their
minimal detrimental effects, these types of diets are most commonly recommended
by nutritionists. In addition to restricting calorie intake, a balanced diet
also regulates macronutrient consumption. From the total number of allotted
daily calories, it is recommended that 55% should come from carbohydrates, 15%
from protein, and 30% from fats with no more than 10% of total fat coming from
saturated forms. For instance, a recommended 1,200 calorie diet would supply
about 660 calories from carbohydrates, 180 from protein, and 360 from fat.
Calorie restriction in this way has many long-term benefits. After reaching the
desired body weight, the calories consumed per day may be increased gradually,
without exceeding 2,000 net (i.e. derived by subtracting calories burned by
physical activity from calories consumed). Combined with increased physical
activity, long-term low-calorie diets are thought to be most effective long
term, unlike crash diets which can achieve short term results, at best. Physical
activity could greatly enhance the efficiency of a diet. The healthiest weight
loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of a balanced diet and moderate
physical activity
Feeling low in energy?
Feeling disappointed in your appearance?
Tried every diet known out there?
Feeling lost?
Feeling confused?
Don’t feel like your best self?
Don’t feel beautiful any more?
Lost confidence in yourself?
Lost control of your best self?
Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass
in an effort to improve fitness and health, and/or to change
appearance.
Therapeutic
weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the
likelihood of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high
blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. While being
overweight had been thought to be linked to stroke there is no strong evidence
to support that link.
Attention to
diet in particular can be beneficial in reducing the impact of diabetes and
other health risks on an overweight or obese
individual.
Weight loss
occurs when an individual is in a state of negative thermodynamic flux: when the
body is expending more energy (i.e. in work and metabolism) than it is consuming
(i.e. from food or other nutritional supplements), it will use stored reserves
from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss.
It is not
uncommon for some people who are at their ideal body weight to seek additional
weight loss in order to improve athletic performance or meet required weight
classification for participation in a sport. Others may be driven to lose weight
to achieve a more attractive appearance. Being underweight is associated with
health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased
muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of
death.
There are
many diet plans and recipes that can be helpful for weight loss. While some are
classified as unhealthy and potentially harmful to general health, others are
recommended by specialists. Diet plans are generally designed according to the
recommended caloric intake, but the regimes that lead to most weight loss are
those that promote physical activity. Many dietary programs claim to be
efficient in helping overweight individuals to lose weight with no effort.
However, the long-term efficacy of these plans is
questionable.
Intentional
weight loss is, in most cases, achieved with the help of diets, although weight
loss is generally associated with some degree of change in lifestyle habits, or
taking exercise. Many dietary strategies have been designed to meet the needs of
individuals seeking to lose excess weight. Calorie-restriction strategies are
one of the most common dietary plans. Daily calorie requirements vary depending
on a number of factors including, age, sex, and weight-loss goals. For instance,
nutritionists suggest that at least 1,200 calories should be consumed daily by
women to maintain health; men need 1,500. These recommendations apply primarily
to healthy people who seek weight loss for a better body tonus. However, those
whose obesity places them at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
or other conditions, may require a more restricted diet. In some cases,
obese individuals may need temporarily to restrict their daily calorie
intake to 800 or even 500. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), healthy individuals seeking to maintain their weight should consume 2,000
calories per day.
According to
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 Executive Summary, released on 31
January 2011, those who achieve and manage a healthy weight do so most
successfully by being careful to consume just enough calories to meet their
needs, and being physically active.
Low-calorie
regimen diets are also referred to as balanced percentage diets. Due to their
minimal detrimental effects, these types of diets are most commonly recommended
by nutritionists. In addition to restricting calorie intake, a balanced diet
also regulates macronutrient consumption. From the total number of allotted
daily calories, it is recommended that 55% should come from carbohydrates, 15%
from protein, and 30% from fats with no more than 10% of total fat coming from
saturated forms. For instance, a recommended 1,200 calorie diet would supply
about 660 calories from carbohydrates, 180 from protein, and 360 from fat.
Calorie restriction in this way has many long-term benefits. After reaching the
desired body weight, the calories consumed per day may be increased gradually,
without exceeding 2,000 net (i.e. derived by subtracting calories burned by
physical activity from calories consumed). Combined with increased physical
activity, long-term low-calorie diets are thought to be most effective long
term, unlike crash diets which can achieve short term results, at best. Physical
activity could greatly enhance the efficiency of a diet. The healthiest weight
loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of a balanced diet and moderate
physical activity
