Tuesday, August 11, 2009

PLAN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS ! - Part 1

To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. A weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is safe. To lose 1 pound a week, you need to cut back on 500 calories a day. That is a total of 3500 calories a week. The best way to achieve this is by reducing your calorie intake and increasing calorie expenditure through exercise.

If you do without your 250-calorie chocolate bar and burn 250 calories by running three mils, you will create a calorie deficit of 500 calories. Do this everyday and you will have a deficit of 3500 calories in one week.

HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD YOU CONSUME TO LOSE WEIGHT?

To lose weight, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum consumption of 1200 calories per day. If your calorie consumption is less than 1000 a day, your body is in danger of not receiving an adequate supply of nutrients. The body then enters a state of semi-starvation, lowering the metabolic rate and depleting the body of its energy stores.

WHEN COUNTING CALORIES, IS IT NECESSARY TO CONSIDER THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FOODS?

When you plan your meals, look at the calorie content and body’s nutritional requirements simultaneously. The body needs nutrients from various food groups. To lose weight, it is best to consume foods such as watermelon, marsh melon, cucumber, bottle gourd, snake gourd, pumpkins since they are light, filling and easy to digest. Also the diet should have fibre-rich food and vegetables as it helps in elimination. The diet should also include low-fat dairy products, white meat over read meat, sprout and whole grain products. Having a positive mind and right spirit also helps you in knocking those kilos.


Source - TOI

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