Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Effective Weight Loss You Should Know

By Krystel Breadmore

Losing weight is not as hard as it seems. It is not a mysterious process either. You just need to understand that it is just a matter of how much calories you are taking in and at the same time, how much of it do you effectively burn. Yes, it is as easy as that. But why do so many people fail in doing so? It is true that it may be hard but only for those who want instant results.

Because we are living in a fast phase world, people have been so busy and would always want those instant remedies. That includes losing weight. But the fact is, it is not instant, unless you count surgeries and advance treatments such as liposuction and gastric banding. Though the market offers you instant weight loss pills, medicines and other commercial products, they most likely are ineffective and would probably cause various unwanted side effects. Losing weight the healthy and effective way takes time.

If you want to lose a pound of fat, you have to burn 3500 calories more than what you have already burned off from your activities. You do not have to burn 3500 calories in just one day. However, if you do it step by step, you will be able to determine on how to burn extra calories on a daily basis. Here is a set of weight loss instructions that can aid you in losing weight.

Do you know your metabolic rate? Basal metabolic rate the amount of energy your body needed for vital function. It is energy that you need during your post-absorptive state or when your digestive system is inactive. This is the minimum amount of calories you need to take everyday. Just remember that the calculator is not always 100% accurate. As you progress from your weight loss diet or program, have your body adjust into in and make the necessary adjustment.

Also, you need to keep track of your activity level. You need a calorie calculator for you to be able to know how much calories you burn while standing, sitting, lifting weights and exercising each day. This will help you keep a daily journal of your activities. You can also use a heart rate monitor which calculates how much calories you have burned.

You must know how much calories you take. It is not hard to know how much calories you take these days. There are so many websites today that shows calorie count of different kinds of food, and you can make a list on what you drink and eat everyday.

Lastly, calculate your basal metabolic rate, add your calorie activity and then deduct the food calories from the total. If you are eating more calories than you are burning, you will probably gain weight, but if you are burning calories more than you eat, then you lose weight.

Exercise should also be part of your list. It is one of the most important factors for weight loss. Of course, different people would need different amount and quality of exercise. It depends on the person's physical attributes and experience. Exercise 3 days per week for 20 to 40 minutes for your body to have time to adjust. If you are already used to it, you may take 1 to 2 hours of physical activities daily.

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