Disclaimer

 

This book has been written for information purposes only. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and accurate as possible. However, there may be mistakes in typography or content. Also, this book provides information only up to the publishing date. Therefore, this book should be used as a guide and not as the ultimate source.

 

The purpose of this book is to educate. The author and publisher do not warrant that the information contained in this book is fully complete and shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions. The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this book.

 

Preface

 

Over the years, the rising obesity rates in the western world have become a cause for concern. According to new global analysis, no country has been able to succeed in curbing obesity rates in the last four decades or so.

 

This current obesity epidemic has been put down to a lot of things but mainly stem as a result of modernization. Years ago people needed to live far more active lives to get things done. In this day and age just about everything can be automated or delivered to your door step. Also, another major factor has been the invention of processed foods.

 

It has now come to the point where obesity is considered a disease and requires medical attention and intervention. This problem is fast spreading all round the world posing health threats everywhere. Anybody who is overweight is at risk. A major risk is that of heart disease, which usually ends up in a heart attack. Other health risks you are exposed to is having a stroke, cancer, liver problems, type 2 diabetes and difficulty in breathing - amongst others.

 

The dangers of being overweight go beyond just affecting our health but even our daily lives. It also affects your flexibility in getting things done. It makes you feel sluggish and lazy. The speed at which you get things done is now decreased. Being overweight prevents you from having a proper sleep and rest, thereby hampering your approach on your daily activities.

 

Losing weight can’t be achieved in just a wink of an eye. Before you reach your main goal, you have to take accurate steps and get rid of your unhealthy lifestyle. Depending on your preferred schemes, losing weight can be easy or complicated. Weight loss requires a reduction in calorie consumption. Most people try to reduce weight through exercising or dieting.

 

Every person has their own reason why they opt to lose weight. Some of them desire to develop their self-confidence or appear more attractive while others just want to stay healthy and fit. Whatever reasons you have, there is nothing to worry about. Achieving a perfect body and weight can be done without practising any complicated procedures. It is a matter of how you control and motivate yourself to live a healthy lifestyle.

 

To know more about weight loss and maintenance, this book will serve you as an ultimate guide. Through this, you have a chance to recognize its fundamental facts. So, start reading this book and start improving your weight condition and your lifestyle.

 

Whether you want to stay fit, switch your body into a perfect one or appear sexier, you have to understand the entire concept of weight loss. If you regularly read health news, you probably recognize that the rate of obesity tends to increase. This alarming condition has awakened health practitioners and organizations. As a result, they are providing adequate tips and solutions to solve this issue. However, the help of these health agencies is not enough.

 

If you really want to reduce your weight, you have to help yourself. You have to be more conscious with your daily lifestyle and activities.

 

In the following chapters, you will discover super simple secrets that will help you lose unwanted fats and get you to peak health in no distant time.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

What is Weight Loss?

 

Weight loss refers to a reduction of the total body mass characterized by a loss of skeletal muscle and body fats. This term comes in two types:

 

 

 

As experts claim, losing weight offers multiple benefits. Aside from a stunning appearance, you also have a chance to live for more years. Obese people often suffer from multiple diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancer.

 

Even if you opt to shed extra pounds instantly, it is still essential to avoid crash diets, fad diets, frequent fasting and other intense weight loss measures. These schemes can put you at risk for health problems.

 

Say for instance, people who use laxatives while dieting may develop dehydration, kidney problems, heart issues and intestinal damage. The best way to lose more weight is to make a diet that covers adequate healthy foods. This can help in maintaining body function while shedding pounds of weight. Before doing any activities or engaging with any programme, make sure that you consult with your nutritionist or doctor.

 

While making a weight loss plan, you should always include proper exercise. Aside from burning calories through intense physical activity, regular training develops a resting metabolism. Therefore, it can help the body to burn more calories while performing ordinary activities.

 

Benefits of Losing Weight

Losing weight isn’t always easy, and as a result, it can have a negative effect on your self-esteem. It is, however, important for you to maintain the normal weight for more than cosmetic reasons. You need to maintain the proper health for many health reasons. In a society like ours, where people put such an importance on the way we look, feeling unattractive can lead to serious depression. It can lead to serious emotional and mental problems in addition to the other health problems. While not all overweight people get depressed, some are, in fact, quite happy the way they are.

 

It can be difficult to determine how much weight you need to lose to be healthy. You should realize, however, that you don’t have to lose weight if you’re not actually overweight. More important than weight is the amount of fat content you have in your body and where that fat has accumulated. Sometimes, you have weight gain because you have started working out and developed muscles. Muscles are heavier than fat, so don’t be shocked if all that exercise has reduced inches but increased weight. If this is the case, there’s no problem at all and you don’t have to worry about losing that weight.

 

While being too worried about our weight can be a problem too, knowing you’re overweight and taking the steps to reduce that weight is important.

 

There are many benefits to losing weight. Here are a few of them:

 

1) Reduces your risk of long-term health problems that could shorten your life. These include health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Usually, this is the main reason people find to lose weight.

 

2) Feeling better, healthier, and having more energy. You’ll be able to take the stairs, or walk from the far end of the parking lot without losing your breath.

 

3) Less pain in your joints. Problems such as osteoarthritis in your knees and pain and swelling in your ankles can greatly be reduced. Being overweight puts a strain on them that you will feel greatly reduced when you lose weight.

 

4) Many times when you lose weight, especially if you’re diabetic or have high blood pressure, your doctor will be able to take you off your medication. Not only will you be healthier and not taking so much medication, you’ll save a lot of money at the pharmacy counter.

 

5) You’ll feel better about yourself as you gradually join the people with smaller mid sections. Your self-esteem will increase. You’ll find yourself interacting with others in a whole new way.

 

6) When you are eating out with co-workers you won’t be overeating, so it could advance your career. Believe it or not, behaviour specialists have studied this, and they found that eating healthy gives you the impression of a person that is outcome driven. This is something supervisors look for. When they see it in you, they take a closer look at you as an employee. Don’t be surprised if you’re looked at for a promotion you never thought you’d get.