The Skinny On Dieting

Dieting for weight loss may sound like a good idea, but when you consider the potential health risks you may want to reconsider your strategy. Many of today’s diets South Beach, Atkins, and the pop culture favorite “Lemonade diet” share the same problem, macronutrient & micronutrient deprivation. Macronutrients put simply are carbohydrates, fat, & protein. Micronutrients are minerals calcium, potassium, sodium; etc. Vitamins are not considered minerals, but rather organic compounds; therefore vitamin supplements do not correct micronutrient deprivation.

What you should do

• Make healthier eating choices, moderate consumption, and exercise. Crash diets don’t work, for long-term weight loss. As a matter of fact fad diets do more harm than good, in the long run. These are also known as Yo-Yo dieting; and they can actually train your body to continue to gain weight. In addition you can even increase your chances of developing heart disease & related problems. To lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume.
• Increase the number of meals you eat to 4-6 times a day. Make the meals about the size of your fist. Eating 4-6 times a day will increase you metabolism, unless you have a thyroid problem it will work for you. Don’t starve yourself!
• Reduce your daily caloric intake by 250 calories if you consume more than 1800 calories a day.
• Burn 250 calories a day by walking, cycling, or other aerobic exercise.
• Start a resistance-training program; you don’t need heavy weights to start. Simple resistance bands and a stability ball will do the trick. Refer to the series” how to build muscle” at http://www.chicagotrainingcore.com Resistance training causes you to burn calories even after your workout.

1 pound of body weight equals 3500 calories; a reduction of 500 calories a day 7 times a week equals 3500 calories. You can double that effort if you want lose 2lbs per week, but don’t do anymore than that, this system helps reduce your chances of the lose/gain cycle. So remember, loosing 1-2 pounds a week is a healthy approach to weight loss without depleting your body of essential nutrients.

The Skinny On Dieting

Dieting for weight loss may sound like a good idea, but when you consider the potential health risks you may want to reconsider your strategy. Many of today’s diets South Beach, Atkins, and the pop culture favorite “Lemonade diet” share the same problem, macronutrient & micronutrient deprivation. Macronutrients put simply are carbohydrates, fat, & protein. Micronutrients are minerals calcium, potassium, sodium; etc. Vitamins are not considered minerals, but rather organic compounds; therefore vitamin supplements do not correct micronutrient deprivation.

What you should do

• Make healthier eating choices, moderate consumption, and exercise. Crash diets don’t work, for long-term weight loss. As a matter of fact fad diets do more harm than good, in the long run. These are also known as Yo-Yo dieting; and they can actually train your body to continue to gain weight. In addition you can even increase your chances of developing heart disease & related problems. To lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume.
• Increase the number of meals you eat to 4-6 times a day. Make the meals about the size of your fist. Eating 4-6 times a day will increase you metabolism, unless you have a thyroid problem it will work for you. Don’t starve yourself!
• Reduce your daily caloric intake by 250 calories if you consume more than 1800 calories a day.
• Burn 250 calories a day by walking, cycling, or other aerobic exercise.
• Start a resistance-training program; you don’t need heavy weights to start. Simple resistance bands and a stability ball will do the trick. Refer to the series” how to build muscle” at <a href=”http://www.chicagotrainingcore.com“> Resistance training causes you to burn calories even after your workout.

1 pound of body weight equals 3500 calories; a reduction of 500 calories a day 7 times a week equals 3500 calories. You can double that effort if you want lose 2lbs per week, but don’t do anymore than that, this system helps reduce your chances of the lose/gain cycle. So remember, loosing 1-2 pounds a week is a healthy approach to weight loss without depleting your body of essential nutrients.

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