Facts On Weight Loss- The Ideal Diet ?

by Robert William Locke

So, how difficult is it to lose weight?  Experts generally agree that the key to losing weight is a simple message: Eat less and move more. This article will outline some facts on weight loss.

Why do we want to lose weight ? It has a lot to do with our self esteem and our self-image. Why is it not just a simple equation ? In a way it is very simple - we have to move more and eat less. But the simplicity ends there because we all process and metabolize food at diffrent rates. We will be heartened by the good news in that we are less likely to have heart attack or a stroke if we are successful in losing weight.

Now for some bad news - well ,let us be realistic. Most people think that losing weight is an impossible task that is really impossible to complete. Ninety-five percent of those who lose weight will regain it within a few years, according to Harvard Health Reports. I think that every one of us has the  inner resources to get what we want - it is simply a question of 'want power'. If you WANT to have a slimmer body, then you will get it. Psychologically we have to keep a can-do attitude.

Americans have been getting fatter for years, and with the increase in waistlines has come a surplus of conventional wisdom. Lots of meals used to have large amounts of carbs and protein. Those days are thankfully gone !

The first basic rule of weight loss is that you have to eat less than you burn up through movement and exercise. Now it does not matter where the calories come from ( i.e. carbohydrates, proteins or fats). How can you do that ? Here are some tips :-  Eat lots of fruit and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.  You can also make some smart choices when it comes to salad dressings and cheeses just by simply choosing the low-fat option. Breakfast is a great place to start - here you can choose low-fat milk and yogurt,eggs and lean meat such as diced chicken.

A group of researchers at the University of Colorado recently published some good news.  They have been tracking successful weight losers , i.e. those who managed to lose at least 60 pounds and were successful in keeping it off for five years! Another group of researchers with the National Weight Control Registry found that the success stories were those people who managed to keep their daily intake of calories to around the 1,400 level. More good news is that in many major US cities (New York included), restaurants are obliged to publish the calorie information on their menus.

Exercise doesn't have to be a strenuous aerobic class; walking is just as beneficial. If you walk for 20 minutes a day, you can burn 100 calories and that means you  can lose a pound every month.  If you really want to move into top gear, you can exercise with weights or strength training as we also call it.  Exercise with weight loss improves our chances of a longer, healthier, and probably happier life because it is going to prevent osteoporosis.

As well as enjoying the 'feel good' endorphins released during exercise, your spirits will lift and you will be encouraged to go on. The golden rule is, whatever form of exercise you do is that the energy output must be greater than the energy you take in through food and drink. The Mediterranean Diet is one of the most studied diets in the world. See the link below to find out why.

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