More about weight loss
Posted on: 23/Aug/2016 9:46:06 AM
There are millions of write ups and books on weight loss. But the subject is such a fascinating one, that we do not seem to know enough in spite of all the resources. A leading obesity, metabolic medicine and clinical nutrition consultant has tried to make sense of weight loss.
She says, In your 20s, the weight loss efforts bear more fruits but with every decade the metabolic rate slows down and body gains extra pounds even if you control your eating and exercise well. And if you eat the way you ate in your 20s, the weight will only increase. One has to decrease calories with age as body is not equipped to burn large amounts of foods. As you age, you need to concentrate on good foods that are rich in nutrients, like fruits, nuts, complex carbohydrates and vegetables. Junk food or foods with empty calories like donuts, pastries, and sweets need to be occasional treats only. Eating dessert after every meal is going to pack up pounds.
One of the main questions she is asked is if meal replacement shakes are ok to consume. Reacting to this, she says, Sometimes under doctor`s supervision, you can take meal replacement shakes, however, one should not attempt these on their own or blindly following some marketing companies. It`s important to know that there is nothing like real food. Meal replacements are occasionally done for very obese or for medical reasons again under doctors supervision. Even weight loss supplements should be taken under expert supervision. Some FDA approved weight loss supplements can really help in weight loss.
Says the nutritionist, Heavy dinner doesn`t mean you skimp on calories next day in breakfast. As a matter of fact, many studies have shown that skipping breakfast will make you gain weight. My suggestion is to start fresh the next day. There is no compensation for the heavy dinner. Drinking enough water is the easiest way to get rid of water weight. Also, having potassium rich foods help. However, if you have water retention chronically, then it`s time to see the doctor.
