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FAQ
Am I "Over Weight" or "Obese"?
You portably already have a good idea about the answer to that question.
In the world today, the distribution of food has reached an all
time high. With all the suggestions we get to eat processed foods
"fixed" for us so we don't have to "Slow Down" to prepared and eat
them. It is little wonder that many of us are looking to lose a "Few"
sizes the next time we buy clothing. A visit to your Doctor is a
good idea. The Doctor has several tests that can be run to help determine
that question. Not all people are built the same. One chart that
fits the "average" person may not be correct for you. Proper testing
and evaluation provides you with the information about where you
are currently (the "base Line") and where you should be setting
a realistic goal for in your weight loss program.
How much weight
do I need to lose?
The amount of weight you need to lose depends on several things.
Percentage of your body weight that is "FAT" is a number that is
very important. A very "lean" person may have a 10 percent body fat count.
Something to remember is that fat and adipose tissue
are about 1/3 the weight of mussel. That means that 5 pounds of
fat tissue will not fit into 9" x 14" cake pan at
all well. Removing 20 pounds from a person that only has 10 pounds of
fat means that that person is trying loose 10 pounds of mussel,
bone, and organ tissue. That may not be a good idea for some people.
On the other hand, a person that has a base line weight of 200 pounds,
trying to lose 20 pounds, but is carrying 40 pounds of fat tissue,
will not be trying to lose the mussel, bone, and organ tissue at all. Remember
the human body does need some fat. An examination by your Doctor
will tell you exactly how much you need to lose to get into that
trim category you want to be in.
How Long should I take to lose it?
One of the best reasons to get an evaluation from the Doctor about
weight loss is a safe and realistic expectation of the time frame
required to get to your Goal. Many of the Diet Pills prescribed
today are targeted for a one month to three months useful schedules
and before the body becomes immune to the effects. With the department
of health's guidelines of 1 to 2 pounds lose per week, loosing 40
pounds of extra weight can easily take 5 months to a year. This is going
to take some time. After all, it didn't get on there instantly it wont come
off instantly. Keep a realistic idea of the time it will take. Remember that
frequently during the process of weight loss, the weight comes off in stages.
When it is graphed over time the graph looks like stair steps.
How do I keep the weight off?
Keeping the weight off after you lose it is what is called a "Maintenance
Program". This is where the life changing behavior modifications
start to work. Keeping on the "Low Calorie Diet", keeping records
of your food intake, keeping on going records of your weight, "Just
Saying NO" to the extra helpings, getting that 1/2 to full hour
of moderate exercise every other day, working with your support
mechanism. Keeping the weight off means changing the way you think
about yourself, the foods you eat, and how you spend your time.
Am I getting enough exercise?
If you have a job that requires very little movement and you spend
your off hours in front of the TV you may need to increase the amount
of exercise your getting. Start off an exercise program slowly. If
you have been known as a "Couch Potato", starting off trying to
run 5 miles can hurt you. You sure will not want to ever do it again.
The Idea is to start with a quick walk for as short as 5 minutes
and build up slowly to the 1 hour time frame. Pushing yourself
to the point where you can "feel it" is good, but not to the point
of being too sore to stay on the exercise program. Nobody can exercise
for you. You have to do it yourself. The best anybody else can do
for you is encourage you. Start off Slow and build up. Your much
more likely to stick with it.
What can I eat?
Good dietary habits are one of the main keys to losing the weight
in the first place as well as keeping the weight off after you lose
it. The diet pills can help you shed pounds very quickly, but they
are not generally recommenced as a the solution to Obesity and Weight
Control. The proper combination of foods to provide the Proteins,
Minerals, Vitamins, Fats and Carbohydrates that our body needs to
stay healthy and supply the fuel for the amount of exercise we get
on a daily basis is the target. You don't have to eat food that
you don't like. You have to eat a controlled amount of food in healthy
combinations. This means changing the way you think about food.
You need to learn what foods to limit and what foods to you can
snack on that you like. Drinking water is one of the best things
you can do for yourself. Training yourself to drink a glass of water
with something like lemon juice in it instead of eating a snack
is very inexpensive and helps keep the weight off. No! Dough Nut
Juice is not going to help. That is the type of thinking that needs
to be turned around and retrained. In order for the weight to stay
off, we can not keep doing the things that put it on in the first
place.
What can I expect in the future?
A Trimmer, Healthier You!
New cloths, and a new approach to life.
As the pounds come off, you'll have the energy to do more and feel
better doing it. It is the Win-Win deal you make with yourself.
As you achieve each of those small steps toward the final goal you
can't help but feel better about yourself. And you should! This
is the only body you have, taking care of it is a good thing.
Where can I get help?
A support team is the ideal situation. Taking the time for a large
group meeting may not always be practical. What can you do?
Keeping records is a very good way to stay focused on your diet
and exercise plan. Putting up a graph chart that shows your
progress is one idea. The Internet is one of the most powerful
resources you have. Through it you have access to information
about recipes, nutrition content, exercise programs,
Dieters Chat Rooms, and oh yes! Diet Pills.
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