Information About How to Achieve Successful
Weight Reduction or Weight Management
Weight Loss
The Weight Loss Equation:
Calories-in Must be Lower than Calories-out
Your Body
Weight is controlled by the number of calories you eat and the
number of calories you use each day. So, to lose weight you need to take
in fewer calories than you use. You can do this by becoming more physically
active or by eating fewer calories.
See also: Body
Weight Energy Equation
Weight Loss Diets and Programs
There are lots of Weight
Loss Diets and Weight Loss
Programs. They include do-it-yourself weight loss programs (aided
by weight loss support groups), non-clinical weight loss programs incorporating
their own weight loss diet plan, supervised clinical weight loss regimens
and a wealth of online diet plans to choose from. In fact, the Internet
offers a huge range of weight loss products, books, software, pharmaceuticals
and weight loss supplements.
Weight Loss and Health
Sadly, many weight loss diet products may
be ineffective or even carry health risks. To minimize health dangers
and optimize weight loss, observe these precautions when seeking a solution
to your weight problem.
- Look for a weight loss plan that follows
the Dietary Guidelines as illustrated in the Food Guide Pyramid
- Unless advised by your doctor, avoid
Weight Loss Drugs or Supplements
or Weight Loss Pills. Weight
loss rarely comes from a bottle of pills. Research on long term treatment
of weight loss suggests that pills are no magic formula for Weight
Control Weight Reduction
or Weight Maintenance
- Weight loss surgical interventions,
involving bariatric or gastrointestinal weight loss surgery are only
a viable option for those suffering from serious obesity, or medium
obesity with serious weight-related risk factors. Weight
Loss Surgery is a health procedure not a cosmetic or easy-weight-loss
procedure. For long term weight control, weight loss surgery must be
combined with good dietary and exercise practices.
- Serious overweight or Obesity
is a complex issue and requires a long term approach involving behavioral
as well as diet and exercise changes. Buying 'miracle' Weight
Loss Products or services is not recommended for lasting weight
loss and control.
Weight Loss Support
Getting support from others is a good way
to help you Lose Weight and maintain
your new eating and physical activity habits. Changing your eating and
physical activity behaviors increases your chances of losing weight and
keeping it off. For additional information on behavior change, consult
a weight-loss counselor or refer to books on this topic, which are available
in local libraries.
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