By Tammara Odessa
Losing weight can be hard. We have all heard the phrase - 'a minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips'. There are many negative side effects of obesity which some are calling an epidemic, including heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and joint problems, to name a few. The general public have now become more aware of these risks and losing weight has pretty much become the number one priority of people when it comes to New Year resolutions.
But how is it that one can actually lose weight? Can healthier food choices and exercise do it all? A deeper analysis will be outlined.
Improving Diet
When people think of weight loss, they immediately think of their diet. One can choose between a lot of different diet plans today that are offered. Diet plans like Atkins have been popular, the hCG diet is another one, there are many more out there. Whichever diet one goes with, the idea is similar, to maintain muscle while burning fat and getting rid of excess weight. We all need to keep in mind that certain types if dieting can actually be bad for you, so talk to an expert in the field. When nutrients are no longer absorbed by the body because the food that contained them has been cut out, it can have less than optimal effects and can be unhealthy. Seeing a dietician can be helpful to get the right advice on a diet that will help you lose weight.
Simple steps include eating more fruit and vegetable, cutting down on red meat and fried foods and making sure to eat oily fish.
Adding Exercise Routines
We are all well aware that doing exercise is a great way to burn calories. There are effective ways to deplete glycogen and burn calories and subcutaneous fat using exercises that target your cardiovascular system. There is evidence to suggest that intra-abdominal fat and obesity has a direct link with the development of insulin resistance and subsequently cardiovascular disease. By consuming a diet that is low in calories and performing exercise that burns more calories than is consumed everyday is what helps one lose weight.
Exercise requires commitment and focus. It is always best to exercise with a partner who will motivate you and make you work harder. Increasing heart rate is important, so exercises like swimming, cross training, cycling, brisk walks, and jogging will help to strengthen your cardiovascular system.
Following through
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are well known to be the best ways to get rid of unwanted weight. Motivating oneself to get started can be hard, and these days programmes are available that seem to be reasonably successful for many individuals. Different gyms offer personal trainers that are trained in offering sound advice to help one achieve their goals of weight loss in a safe and effective manner. Slimming clubs also have programmes and these days even diet meals are delivered home to help substitute regular meals, making dieting really easy. There is no excuse!
Summary
Weight loss is good as long as it is performed in a healthy way. Diet and exercise are essential steps, and have been proven time and again to help. Seeking the advice of a medical professional like a dietician or doctor is advised in order to create the best plan to lose weight in a healthy way.
