Sunday, July 19, 2009

Health Fitness Weight Loss

By Louis Gamahe

There are a number of people who are so desperate to shed few pounds quickly that they resort to unhealthy methods like starvation because they know it works but this not a healthy approach to weight loss and should be avoided at all costs. They insist that only healthy weight loss diets are recommended, given the fact that excesses tend to leave the body weaker and almost defenseless when facing illness.

Following a healthy weight loss program is all about what you eat and how much of it as if you consume more calories in a day than you use and this is done regularly, you will put on weight. Many people forget just how important it is to have a decent night's sleep for good health and body maintenance but juts as important is burning off those excess calories found in the areas of fat most of carry around with us.

Woman's magazines often present wonder diets that make you slimmer in a matter of days and some of these 'healthy' weight loss diets are centered on using a specific type of food. One of these methods is to eat only fruits, salads, chicken and boiled vegetables and while none of these are detrimental to your health, you will not receive all the nutrients your body needs from just these foods.

This is not to mention that after one and a half weeks of such a dietary program, you'll feel like you'd never want to touch chicken again as the body creates an almost defensive reaction towards this kind of force-feeding. Generally, it is not rocket science and if you make sure you carry out some form of physical activity every day, plus fitful sleep and stay away from high calorie foods you will be on the right track.

Always remember your doctor will ask you if you are sleeping well and will ask an overweight person if they snack in the middle of the night as while this is common, many do not remember. Eating during the night is a sure way to put on extra pounds as if you are following a healthy weight loss diet and exercising, excess calories will be burnt off and this is a good way to eliminate stress also.

The result will be not only weight loss, but better sleep quality and improved general health condition. Another aspect of a healthy weight loss diet is personal involvement and self-impression on the undergoing transformation so for instance; being too critical and demanding with yourself could sometimes do more bad than good. Try not to keep to the same routines when you exercise and not expect your body to perform at the same level all the time as this is an unrealistic approach that will do more harm than good. Why not build up your stamina and fitness level a little by carrying out some everyday activities first like walking or swimming for example. Remember to listen to your body and not overexert yourself and lose weight healthily.

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