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Is Weight Loss
Possible With Only Lowering Calories?
There was a time not long ago, when diets with low carbs made
headlines everywhere. Suddenly one finds them missing from the
main agenda of diet conscious people. What happened? The truth of
the matter is that whatever name you give to a fad diet – Atkins
or South Beach, the primary aim of all diets is just one. They all
cut down calories. Low carb diets ensure low calorie intake with
low input of carbs where as low fat diets cut down on calories by
reducing fat consumption.
The biggest problem which dieters often face with fad diets is
that there is an information overload. Variety of information
comes in from various sources and at the end dieters are so
confused – as to what to believe or who to believe. Especially
when fad diet plans are authored by doctors, which Atkins and
South Beach are – they can completely floor a layman. The issue is
to find the needle in the haystack and cull out the exact
information which will prove useful to you, from the jungle of
information that is available.
To put it across in the simplest way, if you want to lose weight
you have to take lesser calories than you burn. For instance, if
you wish to lose a pound per week, you have to reduce your calorie
intake by 500 calories. Weight loss can also be achieved by a
combination of calorie reduction and increasing the amount of
physical exercises which help in burning of calories and fat. But
then, you cannot reduce calories by stopping to eat – as food also
contains the vital ingredients your body needs as nutrients. This
is the starting point of all confusion. While some diet plans ask
you to reduce your carbohydrate intake, some others are pretty
flexible about it. Remember, breads and simple sugars are not the
only things which are rich in carbohydrates. Fruits and vegetables
are also rich in carbohydrate content which is necessary for their
nutritive value.
It is a fact that the body needs protein, fat and carbohydrates to
function. While the exact requirement of each of these ingredients
is still a matter of debate, according the US RDA, the percentile
contribution in your daily food intake should be: 20-35% fat;
10-35% protein; 45-65% carbohydrates. To keep good health, you
could make independent choices from these figures. Making informed
choices also help your mental hunger in the sense that if you are
keen on a low calorie diet, you are likely to eat low calorie
foods which keeps you away from any feeling of deprivation.
Interestingly, healthier choices of food are more often than not,
low in terms of calories.
Here are some tips which are aimed to help you make healthier
choices:
* Put a bar on foods rich in saturated fats.
* Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
* Whole grain foods are better that refined flours.
* Lean meats are the food of choice in lieu of meats which are
rich in fat.
Whatever diet plan you choose to lose weight, remember it can help
you accomplish your weight loss goals, unless you back it up with
proper exercise. Though fad diets do not stress too much on
physical exercises, please remember that you simply cannot lose
weight, unless you do exercise. Physical exercise not only helps
you lose weight, it also helps your heart become stronger, your
bones and muscles healthier, all of which combine to make you feel
and look better. While there is unanimous agreement on the
benefits of physical exercise, research shows that several bouts
of short-duration exercises are as effective as one-time long
duration of exercise. For instance, you could do shot bouts of
exercise lasting for about 10 minutes, several times in a day and
you will get the same results. The other point to remember is that
doing exercise does not mean that you have to be the owner of some
professional gym equipment. Simple household chores like vacuuming
can also help. Just remember to add some extra activity to daily
routine.
Here are some tips to enhance your physical activities in a day:
* Learn to walk. Park your vehicle a few blocks away from your
place of work and try to walk the rest of the distance.
* Befriend the staircase instead of the elevator.
* You could increase the intensity with which you do the household
chores.
* Practice a few minutes of dancing every day.
* Grab those pair of shoes and go for a walk round the block.
Thus in conclusion, while fad diets can promise weight loss the
most tempting and fashionable way, remember that the right weight
loss strategy is when you combine low calorie intake with
increased amount of exercise. Also do not expect overnight loss of
weight. A couple of pounds per week are a safe way to go about
weight loss program. You should not aim more than this, as it can
prove dangerous. Foods rich in nutrients and low in calories,
combined with a good and healthy lifestyle should be able to reach
you to your desired destination.
Source:
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