Two basic approaches to losing weight; one approach is correct and the other is wrong. Which approach do you think we consistently choose? Yep...the wrong one.
The Real Weight Problem
Gaining weight is your problem, not losing it. Until you learn how not to gain weight, all weight loss efforts are done in vain. First, recognize that there are two types of weight gain...Natural Age Related Weight Gain and Weight Regain.
Gaining weight as you age is inevitable. Even body builders, athletes purposely building muscle, can not keep up with the body's relentless drive to slow down the metabolic rate.
As the rate drops, the amount of energy consumed each day drops developing a huge positive energy balance, perfect for gaining weight. You have to do something with all the extra energy you're consuming.
Unfortunately, the law of thermodynamics tells us we can not create or destroy energy. So if you eat it, plan on burning it. This way you're never left asking, "Where did I go wrong?"
Weight regain is completely avoidable. It also is the most dangerous type of weight gain to your health.
Many recent reports have shown that weight cycling or the Yo-Yo Diet may have associated risks far worse than obesity itself. Personally, I don't think comparing the degree of risk between yo-yo dieting and obesity is useless. Who cares?
If you're obese or overweight, lose weight and feel better; just don't weight cycle while you try to lose the weight.
So, how are you going to lose weight, keep it off, and avoid weight cycling? I have a few suggestions...check out my next article in a few days.
In the meantime, do your own research and investigate ways to speed up your metabolism. Then, if you're feeling really academic, find ways to stabilize a fast metabolism.
If you can keep your metabolism from slowing down, weight gain of either type are non-issues.
To Healthy Living!
Michael A. Smith, MD
Chief Medical Consultant
Diet Basics
Home of the On-line Dieter
Dr. Smith is the Chief Medical Consultant for Diet Basics, a content rich website dedicated to the on-line dieter. Keep weight off is his new theme. Visit his site and learn all you can about how not to gain weight. Visit the Weight Loss Professional
Low carb diets can be classified as food plans that... Read More
Stop Weight From Creeping Up By Staying AwareEveryone has small... Read More
Atkins Nutritionals filed for bankruptcy at the beginning of August... Read More
Causes of ObesityJust like there is no weight loss pill... Read More
Sometime, during the phase of rapid weight loss after gastric... Read More
As we look around at the current generation of children,... Read More
Any dietary plan on the market has some portion of... Read More
Low carb beer and lite beer are two different animals.... Read More
If you've been enjoying life after gastric bypass surgery you... Read More
For a healthy body, it is very important to have... Read More
With weight loss comes a lot of dedication and change... Read More
You can overcome the desires of your sweet-tooth by incorporating... Read More
Contrary to common belief, your weight is not really the... Read More
1. Start Exercising first thing in the morning.As soon as... Read More
Weight loss is a hot topic among college students today,... Read More
It is not recommended to lose more than 1 pound... Read More
Cellulite happens to us for many reasons. Some reasons-- like... Read More
If you want any weight loss program to work you... Read More
Have you ever seen an overweight rock climber or yoga... Read More
America is getting more obese every year. Even our children... Read More
New Years Resolutions do not work because you are really... Read More
From the moment of birth your first emotional experiences establish... Read More
Yoga is wonderful for nurturing a state of mental and... Read More
Welcome to bodybuilding weightloss exercise tips!This is the engine room... Read More
FINDING THE PERFECT DIETArriving at the Perfect Diet is no... Read More
Low self-esteem produces a game of control. It causes a... Read More
The cost of a tummy tuck is something to consider... Read More
At the beginning of December, WeightWatchers.com announced the release of... Read More
You have decided that you want to lose weight and... Read More
Most men and women that I have trained over the... Read More
Why was the FDA trying to hide the facts about... Read More
America is in a health care crisis. More than 60... Read More
Liposuction is also referred to as lipoplasty, suction-assisted lipectomy and... Read More
We have missed the boat and your boat is sinking... Read More
We are a large people. 65% of us are overweight,... Read More
Very few Americans are satisfied with their current weights. There... Read More
How's the practicing going? Are you spending time each day... Read More
Which diet pill are you currently taking for your weight... Read More
Have you ever wondered why diet books always seem to... Read More
Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a... Read More
Finding Mad Cow in Oregon puts a new wrinkle in... Read More
Dieting and weight loss is almost certainly the most lucrative... Read More
Did you know that less than 2% of dieters lose... Read More
You are not a kid any more and becoming a... Read More
A bad day or even a bad week is not... Read More
What the Diet Industry Does Not Want You To Know:... Read More
Negative calorie foods are said to use more calories to... Read More
I wrote this article back in the late fall when... Read More
Healthy eating has become part of your life, but you're... Read More
More than any other time in history, people are all... Read More
Have you ever wondered why some fat people can be... Read More
"I've put on 40 pounds in one year!" "It doesn't... Read More
Running For Weight Loss??.Slow DownYou may be out running your... Read More
Weight loss is an issue that affects men and women... Read More
Food cravings can be triggered by various things including low... Read More
I personal lost 60 pounds in 2003. Here are some... Read More
Metabolism is the process by which your body changes food... Read More
The following are diet tips that can help you shape... Read More
Finally - you are alone. No one else is around.... Read More
When we discover that we are heavier than we want... Read More
"I'm too busy!" "I'm always on the run." "I... Read More
The importance of drinking water is mentioned in almost every... Read More
I clearly remember how much I loathed having my picture... Read More
Food manufacturers can easily manipulate a whole population by the... Read More
World Health Organization has observed that obesity has now reached... Read More
You've seen diet pill advertisements? You have read the testimonials... Read More
Weight Loss |