Monday, October 5, 2009

Weight Loss programs

By Paul Gamahe

One way to lose a few pounds, or so a number of people think, is by not eating and although this is a way to lose a few unwanted pounds, it can have repercussions if carried out for extended periods and no doctor or dietitian would ever recommend doing this. They insist that only healthy weight loss diets are recommended, given the fact that excesses tend to leave the body weaker and almost defenseless when facing illness.

Following a healthy weight loss program is all about what you eat and how much of it as if you consume more calories in a day than you use and this is done regularly, you will put on weight. Many people forget just how important it is to have a decent night's sleep for good health and body maintenance but juts as important is burning off those excess calories found in the areas of fat most of carry around with us.

It is not uncommon for magazines aimed at women to favor the latest diet craze which usually relies on the dieter eating just one type of food for a certain period. A particular 'restrictive' healthy diet that was favored for a while was the chicken, boiled vegetables, fruit and salad one that did not by any means supply all the daily nutrients our bodies need even though all of the foods were actually healthy.

This is not to mention that after one and a half weeks of such a dietary program, you'll feel like you'd never want to touch chicken again as the body creates an almost defensive reaction towards this kind of force-feeding. Generally, it is not rocket science and if you make sure you carry out some form of physical activity every day, plus fitful sleep and stay away from high calorie foods you will be on the right track.

Always remember your doctor will ask you if you are sleeping well and will ask an overweight person if they snack in the middle of the night as while this is common, many do not remember. Eating during the night is a sure way to put on extra pounds as if you are following a healthy weight loss diet and exercising, excess calories will be burnt off and this is a good way to eliminate stress also.

You do not have to follow a health weight loss program for very long before your body will start noticing the difference with increased energy levels, better sleep and feeling healthier which also means you will be less prone to illness. Another aspect of a healthy weight loss diet is personal involvement and self-impression on the undergoing transformation so for instance; being too critical and demanding with yourself could sometimes do more bad than good. Often boredom creates problems when dieting especially when someone tries to push themselves too far because they want to lose weight and keep to the same routine. Why not build up your stamina and fitness level a little by carrying out some everyday activities first like walking or swimming for example. Remember to listen to your body and not overexert yourself and lose weight healthily.

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