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DIET IT'S A LIFE COMMITMENT - There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life. A weight loss of 5 to 15 percent of body weight may improve your health and quality of life, and prevent health problems. For a person who weighs 200 pounds, that means losing 10 to 30 pounds. Even if you do not need to lose weight, you still should follow healthy eating and physical activity habits to help prevent weight gain and stay healthy as you age. CALORIES YOU EAT - Your body weight is controlled by the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you use each day. To lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use. You can do this by creating and following a plan for healthy eating and a plan for regular physical activity. You may also choose to follow a formal weight-loss program that can help you make lifelong changes in your eating and physical activity habits. HEALTHY EATING PLAN - Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Include lean
meats, poultry, fish, bean, eggs and nuts. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - Regular physical activity may help you lose weight and keep weight off. It may also improve your energy level and mood, and lower your risk for developing diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Any amount of physical activity is better than none. Experts recommend doing at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most or all days of the week for good health. To lose weight or maintain a weight loss, you may need to do more than 30 minutes of physical activity a day, as well as follow your healthy eating plan .
BEFORE ACTING UPON AN IDEA THAT CONCERNS YOUR
SOMETIMES A SECOND OPINION IS ADVISABLE. BEFORE
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