Weight Loss
Posted by: Jed Tooke on
Aug 24th, 2008
Tips for Weight Loss
Perhaps one of the biggest concerns in North America is Weight loss. According to Wikipedia, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. There are no short cuts to weight loss because its all about balance in how you approach your own situation.
Did you know that much of the human body consists of water? One needs to take care that your weight loss program is not one that temporarily depletes the volume of water in your body or you risk suffering from dehydration and damaging your kidneys. It is much healthier to reduce the amount you eat and take up some form of exercise, walking or going to the gym to help burn off excess calories. I have always encourage people to ensure they consume adequate amounts of fluid, including water.
Are you aware that two thirds of Americans are overweight and Europeans are fast catching up? This caused by the availability of fast foods or is this a warning sign for diabetes. Women naturally are the first to be concerned about putting on weight. weight loss programs however work for both sexes. But you need to find a sensible program that works for you.
There are literally hundreds of weight loss programs in the market place today. A weight loss program may include taking pills to help improve the body’s metabolism, drinking shakes as meal replacement, exercise and other lifestyle changes. The modern world can be stressful and it is common for people under stress to eat more. If one can reduce stress, you will reduce the intake of comfort food which will help with weight loss.
Remember, a sudden weight loss should be cause for concern unless you are dieting as it could mark the onset of cancer of the pancreas, stomach or gall bladder, if you lose more than 10% of your weight in six months or 5% in a few weeks you need to consult your doctor.
Always check with your health care provider if you are an overweight or obese person before starting any kind of weight loss program. The primary reason is because the person could be suffering from hypothyroidism where the thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones to burn of energy produced as a result of food intake. We all want to be healthy and most like the idea of being in shape physically, but just remember its all about balance.
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