Losing Weight

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What is healthy weight loss?

It goes without saying that anyone trying to lose weight will want to do it as soon as feasible. But people who lose weight steadily and consistently (between 1 and 2 pounds per week) are more likely to keep it off. Healthy weight loss involves more than just following a "diet" or "program." It entails upholding a way of life that includes regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Once you've attained a healthy weight, you can rely on wise eating choices and consistent activity to help you maintain your weight over the long term.

It needs the dedication to lose weight, which is not an easy task. We do, however, have a step-by-step program to assist you to get started if you're prepared to lose weight and improve your health.

Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits:

Even a small weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight is likely to have a positive impact on your blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
For instance, if you started at 200 pounds and lost 5 percent of that weight, you would then weigh 190 pounds. Even though you may still be deemed "overweight" or "obese," this little weight decrease can lower your chance of acquiring chronic diseases linked to obesity.
Even if it seems large, think of the overall goal as a journey rather than just the destination. You'll establish new food and exercise habits that will help you live a healthy lifestyle. By practicing these habits, you might keep the weight off.
For instance, the National Weight Control Registry stated that study participants who kept off a large amount of weight reported gains in energy, mobility, general mood, and self-confidence.

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Getting Going

Check out our detailed instructions to get started on the path to weight loss and improved health.

Changing Your Eating Patterns

Your eating patterns, such as skipping meals, eating too quickly, constantly clearing your plate, and eating when you're not hungry, may be contributing to your weight gain (or maybe just breakfast).

Maintaining Weight Loss

The initial step is to lose weight. You should discover how to maintain your weight loss after you've achieved it.

References:

1 Blackburn G. is cited as a source for 5%. (1995). Effect of weight loss intensity on health advantages. 211S–216S in Obesity Research 3. NIH, NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative as a reference for 10%. Clinical Recommendations for the Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Adult Overweight and Obesity. accessible online:

 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf [PDF-1.25MB]

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