Health Professionals revealed to the public that food choices alone are not the sole determining element in weight gain.
Lifestyle may contribute to people's weight loss or gain and so do human genes.
Most people who are active are not very overweight compared to people who are stationary.
Also, genes play a part for it shapes up people's body.
To be specific, we listed 15 facts for weight loss as well as advice for beginners.
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Contributing elements such as genetics, environment, job, ethnicity, physical hindrances from doing exercises and many more influence the weight management of some people.
It is easy to accept that there are some facts like above that are hard to change or cannot be changed at all.
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Set realistic goals.
There are some facts in life that no matter how painful they are, they must be accepted as part of reality.
For instance, there are people who cannot fit into their wedding or prom dress again.
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For newbie's in weight loss program, know that diets which are very low in calorie or having severe restrictions on some food groups may cause them to gorge on the next meal, have difficulty controlling their cravings and irritability.
Health Experts recommended moderation.
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Refrain from weighing on the scale as the body changes its weight from day to day.
Make it a weekly schedule.
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Losing weight is not easy.
There is no magic pill or quick fix tool for long-term results, especially when you expect them to come healthily and safely.
It takes discipline and hard work to achieve the desirable weight.
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Weight is affected by other factors apart from appearance; commonly, they are: a.
Self-esteem b.
Depression c.
Health risks d.
Physical abilities 7.
In a weight loss plan, health and fitness professionals agree that positive thinking plays a role.
For newbie's in fitness industry, this one is a good advice to ponder upon.
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A consultation to a physician is very important before one starts to get involved in any of weight loss program.
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And when you decide to follow a particular weight loss program, be sure to ask yourself these following questions: a.
Why do you want to lose weight? b.
Are you really committed to hard work and discipline? c.
Do you have a network of support? d.
Can you accept mistakes without destroying everything you have worked hard? 10.
Your activity levels both in physical and mental aspect.
Some say that emotional also plays a role.
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For a start, it is wise not to set far-reaching goals.
Losing five to seven pounds in a month is already an achievement for newbie's.
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A diet that has 3,500 calorie cut is one pound lost; by the end of the week, one lose a pound whether he consumes 500 calories fewer or burns more than 500 calories a day.
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Plan your diet carefully.
Know its basics and nature as well as the foods recommended and forbidden.
Never adhere to a diet that includes foods you do not like.
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Make a plan when it comes to length of time in having the weight loss diet.
Be sure that you know how far you can go with that lifestyle.
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There are many dangers of being overweight.
Among them are: a.
Diabetes b.
Hypertension c.
Cancer d.
Heart disease No matter how hard the weight loss program is, health and fitness experts say it is possible.