Weight Loss Frustration
Maybe you have tried all you know and are still unable to move the pointer anti-clockwise on that bathroom scale. You could be wondering whether you just cannot lose weight. Thankfully, this is not an unusual experience. How old you are, what you do and what you eat are all things that can determine how much weight you can lose. Ultimately, it still takes a consistent application of the well-known methods of losing weight. That is healthy eating and working out.
Going on a weight control diet with no corresponding physical exercise program will not work in the long term. Notable among these are the hugely popular crash diets that promise drastic weight loss within a short time span. Though they might seem to work in the short term, it is usually just a matter of time before the curves are back with a vengeance.
Then there is the other extreme. That is engaging in physical exercise but neglecting balance with the type and volume of food eaten. The result is burnout and a strain on the body’s nutrient capacity in the event of under feeding or re-assimilation of calories if over eating. Both these scenarios would render even the most rigorous exercise routine inadequate.
We now discuss the three main pillars of any weight loss diet. The first is diet control. One needs to manage the quantity, quality and frequency of eating. Avoid foods rich in fat and sugar and ensure each meal has a large proportion of fruits and vegetables. Train your body to take a few short meals each day instead of three large meals a day.
On to the second pillar: water. Water is a key component of life and humans are no exception. The exact amount required by each individual varies depending on body mass, environmental temperature and level of activity. Health experts advise that the average person should take a minimum of two liters of water each day.
Physical activity is the third component. Consult a fitness expert for help in drafting a workout that suits you. However, physical exercise can be as easy as a few simple stretches daily at first with a gradual increase in intensity - so don’t ever decide that you cannot lose weight!
In conclusion and as mentioned at the beginning, age and genetic make-up can limit how much weight we can safely lose. So do not overly exert yourself if you are unable to achieve the magazine-cover-model look. Understand your body’s boundaries and tailor your weight loss program with this in mind. Always consult a doctor before taking up any rapid fat loss program.