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Weight loss is not equivalent to deprivation of food

My weight is 60 kgs. Kindly advise me in losing the same.
(August 14, 2008)

I am not in a position to explain the exact weight loss necessary in your case, as information such as your height, sex, activity levels and diet schedule are not available. I shall list down the various ways to lose weight. Try to incorporate the same in your daily schedule, on the basis of your preferences.

  • Weight loss is not equivalent to deprivation of food. Many a people misunderstand the association between food and weight loss.


    'Eating wise' and not 'Eating less' is the slogan for weight loss. Choice of right foods helps a great deal in shedding the extra pounds.
  • Be steady in your diet and idea to lose weight. Perseverance is important, as it takes time to experience the results.
  • Eat frequently, but eat limited amounts. The decrease in the gap between meals helps to overcome the hunger pangs.
  • A three meal pattern with three small snacks proves beneficial. Avoid compulsive eating. Fix a regular time to eat. Do not skip any meal, as it results in excessive bingeing in the next meal, a kind of compensatory effect!
  • Complete abstinence from sweets and desserts might have an opposite effectt Hence, try to reduce them rather than to avoid themm
  • Opt for foods low in fat and high in dietary fiberr Foods that prove effective are those rich in complex carbohydrates, such as pulses, legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as they provide satietyy Avoid kidney and lima beans, as it also contributes to a lot of caloriess
  • Do not nibble on any foods in between mealss This increases the intake to a great extentt
  • Non stick cookware helps in reduction of oil in the daily diett Oil sprays also help in the same functionn
  • A food diary helps in recording the intake, be it solids or liquidss A review by the end of the day reveals the unnecessary intake, which is later avoidedd
  • Exercise proves beneficial in weight loss, in conjunction with lifestyle modifications and dietary regimenn Adherence to these go a long way in providing helpp
  • Walking, swimming and jogging are some exercises that do not require any sophisticated equipmentss These can be done at any timee About thirty to forty five minutes of rigorous cardiovascular exercises helpp Hitting the treadmill in the gym is one of the most effective and pollution free techniques to lose those poundss
  • Abstinence from alcoholic and carbonated beverages proves beneficiall Smoking is also prohibitedd

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Submitted by M S on August 14, 2008 at 08:05

 

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