Author: Sarah BB

What is the best way to lose weight? This a constant question
that is asked what with all the diets and fads available. There
are 100's of diets available to choose from, each offering the
magic diet with phenomenal results. But in the end all these
diets come down to one thing!

Calories!

At the end of the day all diets are about burning more calories
than you consume. By combining a nutritional daily diet and a
routine of physical activity, this goal should be easily
attainable. The recommended daily calorie intake for women is
2000 calories, while for men this is around 2500 calories per
day. A healthy weight loss is a goal of approximately a pound a
week.

As with all things good for us, they are not easy to keep
going. Keeping the momentum going will have its pitfalls along
the way, so it is best to go into these things with your eyes
wide open and plan ahead.

Below are 5 points I would suggest looking at in advance of
starting a weight loss routine to enable you to plan ahead.

Set your weight goal.

Be realistic with your aims, if you set the bar to high you are
destined to fail. Set your weight loss goals to a realistic
target using a BMI chart and advice from your Doctor, this will
help to outline your "Ideal" target weight. Experts have deemed
it safe to lose 1-2 lb a week as a safe weight loss. Now we are
armed with our base information, we can detail out our timeframe
using the below calculation.

Existing Weight – Target Weight = Weight to be lost
Weight to be lost / 1.5 (lb loss per week) = Number of weight
loss weeks.

Lifestyle assessment.

Losing weight on a diet should not be a "Fad" it needs to be a
lifestyle change. The types of food being consumed need to be
looked at along with the volumes of it. Eat foods with less
calories in them and eat less to fit in with the daily calorie
allowance. Increase the amount of physical activity, walk up the
stairs, park the car further away etc.

Food Assessment

The main reason for a diet, is because the wrong volumes and
types of food have been consumed resulting in the gaining of
weight. A change of eating habit is a must not a option, as it
will serve you well during your diet and help you maintain your
weight after your diet is over. Think how many calories you
could cut by simply limiting portion sizes, especially foods
that are high in calories and fats. Keep your intake of
saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol as low as possible.
Choose foods that are naturally high in fibre, such as fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains. The high fibre content of these
foods will help you to feel full with fewer calories

Exercise

Unfortunately there is no getting away from it! It will help
you lose and maintain your weight while making you healthier and
fitter, a plus in anybody's eyes. Many dieticians and doctors
have been promoters and supporters of a combination of a
reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight
loss, as it is the best and most efficient way of loosing weight
and keeping it off. To lose weight and to maintain a healthy
weight after the diet it is recommended to do more than 30
minutes of moderate to intensive physical activity a day. It
does not have to be strenuous to be of benefit, studies have
shown that short sessions of exercise several times a day are
just as effective at burning calories and improving health as
doing a long session. 30 minutes a day should be more than
achievable by walking alone. Walking is an excellent form of
exercise that almost everyone can do.

Be Realistic

The key to a successful weight loss plan is to be realistic,
aim too high and you make it harder than it should be. Weight
loss and healthy weight management depend on realistic goals. If
you set achievable goals for yourself, chances are you will be
more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping the
weight off.

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Hi, the best advice I would give anyone seeking to lose weight is go and visit a doctor, a nutricionist, the person is a professional who studied for years and he cannot be replaced by one or two magazine articles.  The other most important thing is will power.

I lost 40 kilos in 4 months which is something like 100 pounds, with just that will power and a good doctor planning and teaching me new eating habits and also with the will power of sticking to it.

I love food I love eating and I love beer yet I lost that much weight, I got up to a point where I was feeling fat and I knew that if I could control myself for a few months without eating in excess I would be just fine and I did and controlling myself did not mean to feel hunger just to eat healthier food. I dont know, hope this is useful to someone, to know that it is actually possible to have the body you want

Hi Alexis :)

 

I totally agree! Those fad diets can't help anybody lose weight and then keep it off unless they have some knowledge of nutrition. Our age is filled with fun tastes for the mouth to enjoy -- Nobody wants to miss out on the Kaleidoscope of flavors available today. But, to stay healthy, a good shot of nutrition is needed every now and then to keep the body happy.

 

Congrat's on making it to your diet goals! Catherine