Weight Loss
Posted by: Janet Matthews on
Sep 22nd, 2008 |
Filed under: lose weight
Weight Loss
So many of us have a weight problem to contend with. It is always on our mind and we are usually very conscious about how we look and how others see us. How many times have walked into a supplement store and asked for information about weight loss, fat-burning or muscle-building supplements? How many times have you bought the latest best-selling diet book? How many television infomercials have you watched a weight loss or fitness expert promote the latest and best diet and equipment? Finally, how many hours have you spent surfing the web for information about diet, nutrition or weight loss programs.
If you have done any of the above then the chances are you’ve been told many weight loss lies!
There seems to be so many self-proclaimed so-called experts out there that sometimes we are getting information that is not based on pure, scientific health related research. Honest, accurate information about nutrition and weight loss is harder to come by than ever before, and nearly everyone has been misled at one time or another. This may of course be that the so called guru thinks that the information they are giving is correct and may have been misled themselves. But to ensure that you are receiving or giving accurate and honest weight loss information you need to look very carefully at the scientific evidence surrounding the weight loss claims
Many of us who need to lose weight are probably concerned mainly with the extra pounds we put on around our waistline. If you are a regular dieter then you will no doubt be familiar with this annoying problem of belly fat. Belly fat has become the dieters curse. No matter how successful your weight loss program has been undoubtedly you will be left with the problem of stubborn belly fat. This is particularly frustrating for women who are looking for that slim-line figure, but no matter how hard you try the problem persists.
Ask any woman and she will tell you that it is much harder for women than men to lose weight. Unfortunately women are born with more fat cells than men, mainly for the purpose of protecting and nourishing our babies. So weight loss, especially the removal of that stubborn mid section fat, can actually be a lot harder for women than for men.
Regardless of how much extra weight one has to lose, we all want to see it come off quickly. If we can see some visible results rather quickly it helps us be somewhat more motivated. Getting rid of that bloated belly can be a great incentive for most people. Better to get rid of it from the start than be left with it at the end of your diet.
An intriguing question many of us want answered is just exactly what is the cause of this bloated belly? Inflammation caused by foods your body is intolerant to is one of the main reasons for a bloated belly, especially if that belly is of the pot belly variety. Inflammation and excess gas caused by undigested food particles can be a major cause of both inflammation and a bloated belly. Most people who have been on a weight loss diet will be familiar with the term water retention and although this can often be more prevalent in the ankles and other joints it can also be a contributory factor for a swollen midsection .
For weight loss to take place it is advisable to address these underlying intolerances first, especially if you want to have a flat belly rather than a fat belly. You will then feel that your weight loss program will be much more successful.
Janet Matthews
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