05
Feb
Gareth Black asked:

Weight control means the same as weight management. Both refer to the ability of a person to be able to achieve a desired weight level by a combination of eating the right food and engaging in a program of physical exercise.

Weight control is much more than weight loss; control means finding a desired weight level and keeping to it - it means increasing weight as well as reducing it; weight loss means only reducing weight.

It’s estimated that in the western world over 50% of adults are overweight; in some countries, the figure is well above that. Most of these people would not know the difference between weight control and weight loss, a situation that’s compounded by the fact that both are achieved by the same method.

Lets take the case of say a young woman who weighs say 57kgs ( 125 lbs ) She is a  housewife, spends the afternoon working on a PC at home and takes no extra exercise whatsoever. She watches what she eats and keeps an eye on her weight which has remained steady since she got married.

For her birthday, her husband bought her a small dog, and dogs need a regular daily walk.

So early in the afternoon she takes her new friend for an hours walk - every day. This would cause the loss of 250 calories a day from her body and unless she replaces this 250 calories she will start to lose weight - about 1lb a week at this rate. She therefore has to increase her calorie intake to compensate for the loss occurred on her daily walk. This may be achieved by having a small glass of milk, a small biscuit or cookie, and a small tub of yoghurt after each walk. By doing this her weight will remain constant.

What she is doing is practicing calorie control - she’s controlling the number of calories consumed and expended each day.

What our lady is in effect doing is managing her weight. She’s decided on her optimum weight, the weight that makes her look her best, the weight she feels happiest to be. And she wants to stick to it.

If she finds that the milk, biscuit and yoghurt after each walk is causing her weight to increase, then she should do without the biscuit and/or the yoghurt until her normal weight returns. What she is doing now is fine-tuning her diet to control her weight.

A lady such as this will never experience being overweight, and as long as her general health is good she’ll feel that she has the perfect life-style from the point of view of food she eats and exercise she takes.

This lady knows and understands the basic concept of effective weight management. If physical activity increases, then the intake of calories - food - has to increase. Should the amount of exercises be reduced, then she’ll have to reduce the amount of food eaten.

Weight control or weight management is easy to understand and should be practiced by all who desire to have the ideal weight.

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23
Jan
Steven Ng asked:

Whether you are happy with your weight or just want to drop 5 to 10 pounds, weight control is all about making lifestyle changes. This is especially true if you want to keep the weight off for the duration of your life.

The greatest thing about controlling your weight is, you don’t have to learn anything new. You have already been using and applying several methods to lose weight; now these same methods can assist you in keeping the weight off. Here is another look at look at these strategies:

#1. Exercising is now a part of your life. You needed it to drop the weight and you will need to maintain your weight. Here is where it doesn’t have to seem like a chore, just get out there and walk No matter what your schedule may look like, there is always an opportunity to walk a little longer and get those additional 2000 steps in. Walking to loose weight is so simple and anyone can do it without much effort.

#2. As this has been mentioned time and time again. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water on a daily basis, water is essential for a variety of reasons. Also be sure to start your day with a glass of water, just before you have your breakfast. This helps in regulating your metabolism and keeps your energy up and most health and fitness experts consider it as the best ways to loose weight.

#3. Additionally eating smaller portions can do wonders for weight loss control. No matter if you are dining out for the evening or having an entertaining meal at home. This assists with maintaining the amount of calories that you eat during one sitting.

#4. This leads us to the fourth tip, eating at least five to six small meals daily. As mentioned before you want to keep a tab on the amount of calories that you eat in one meal sitting. Eating five to six meals a day, helps to provide your body with the fuel that it needs to keep working.

#5. For those of you with a sweet tooth, try substitution. Since everyone loves to try a nice tasting dessert, instead of having a taste of cake, how about trying a fruit plate. If you still want to have that decadent slice a cake or pie, try and go organic and limit to only one slice. This way you don’t have to feel like you are depriving yourself of the goodies.

Remember that no matter who you are, what you do for a living, or whether or not you have just lose weight - these are healthy lifestyle tips that can be used by anyone, just to maintain your overall health and wellness. You will find that by using these simple tips, as a way to beat the overall stresses of daily life, you feel better, you look better, and your body functions better not forgetting it help to control your weight.

In conclusion, healthy weight control isn’t a chore, it is a lifestyle change. A change that assist you in enjoying your life to the fullest at just about every stage of your life, while keeping you in fit shape at the same time.

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23
Jan
Jone Dow asked:

Losing weight can be hard - it takes a long time and persistent effort to do so. Which is why a short cut in the form of a diet pill that let’s you cut down on the time needed or perhaps avoid needing any effort at all is so appealing to so many people. The companies making those pills of course claim amazing results and reading their advertisement it would seem you have to be a fool not to take advantage of those products. Yet deep down you wonder, can it really be true? Do weight loss supplements really work?

The answer to that is yes, they do work, although I am sure there are some that don’t. However, there is also a question of expectations, since “work” would most likely be defined not by whether or not a pill helps you lose weight theoretically (based on its ingredients) but whether or not you actually lose weight after using them. But weight loss is dependant on many factors, taking supplements is just one of them (and not the most important at that.) As such once perception of whether those supplements work or not is little more than anecdotal evidence.

However, if you look at the facts, and consider ingredients that are used in those products, you will see that they should be helping with weight loss. However, the key here is the word “helping” as well as them being called “weight loss supplements” supplements is the key word there. They are designed to supplement one’s diet and exercise program, not replace it. Too many people make the mistake of thinking a diet pill will let them lose weight without changing their lifestyle which got them over weight in the first place. And while you might see some temporary success, it won’t last.

Read about how exactly acai berry weight loss supplements help you lose weight. You should also read this post on how you can lose belly fat and get in shape for the summer.

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22
Jan
Bernie Alexander asked:

Do you want to drop a few pounds safely but are not sure whether Acai Burn is right for you? Don’t worry, I am going to let you in on five of the top reasons this product is so popular right now and then let you decide for yourself!

1. Acai Burn is backed by Western research. The average weight loss was 14.99 and 12.54 pounds with key ingredients (Garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polyniconate and Gymnema sylvestre extract) in AcaiBurn vs. just 3.06 and 3.53 pounds with a placebo in two 8-week clinical studies. Both study groups dieted and exercised.

That means the key ingredients in AcaiBurn were found to help cause up to 450% MORE WEIGHT LOSS than dieting and exercising alone.

2. Acai Burn has the amazing antioxidant power of the Acai Berry

Dr. Nicholas Perricone rated the Acai Berry as the #1 superfood in the world on the popular daytime talk show. Not only is Acai exploding with flavor, it’s also a rich source of antioxidants. Studies have shown it is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.

Used on their own, each one of the potent formulas listed above is incredibly powerful. But combine them together and they’re pure dynamite - which is why Acai Burn is quickly gaining a reputation of what could be the most powerful fat fighting formula in the entire world.

3. Acai Burn is different from the other weight-loss products around. The sad truth is the diet industry has been cheating honest, sincere Americans out of their money for years. That’s why despite the fact our country now has more gyms, potions, pills and prescription drugs than ever before, we are becoming a fatter and fatter nation every year.

4. Acai Burn does not make outlandish weight loss claims.

Truth be told, you know it’s impossible for anyone to make a guarantee or promise of the exact amount of weight YOU WILL LOSE. The manufacturers of Acai Burn never have, never will… Nobody can ever promise you the amount of weight you will lose as a result of any weight loss plan - and if they do - you should run like a mad person. However having said that - you should also be aware of the potential this product has to melt away enormous amounts of excess weight!

5. You can try it BEFORE you buy it. That’s right, you can get a FREE bottle of the product, try it and see how it works for you. Then if you are not completely satisfied you have 60 days to return the remainder of the product and get your money back! It doesn’t get much easier than that!

Now, be aware that no weight loss supplement will work if you don’t control the amount of food you eat and do some form of regular exercise, but if you are able to do these things, a slimmer body is yours for the taking!

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18
Jan
Ojars Rubenis asked:

The vast majority of weight loss pills that are not Over-The-Counter (OTC) are dangerous. There are a lot of substances related to amphetamine in various weight loss pills (Phentermine, Sibutramine (Meridia), Amfepramone are all related to amphetamine) which create risks for strokes, insomnia and nervousness. So you must keep an eye open when you want to take weight loss pills. In this article, we’ll be discussing the most common diet pills side effects; along with some advice about which diet pills to pick.

 

Almost all of the weight loss pills may have adverse side effects, because their effectiveness relies on their impact on the human mind. Phentermine, which is quite safe to use as an anti-obesity medication, was shown to have a terrible impact on the human health when combined with a closely related chemical, Fenfluramine. Most of the side effects are related with heart diseases, insomnia and a blurred taste of self in the patients.

 

The safest diet pills are more often natural diet pills, since they usually have fewer side effects than their chemical alternatives. For example, side effects of a natural appetite suppressant, Hoodia, are yet to be discovered. Some diet pills are deliberately sold on the internet while there has been no research which would prove their effectiveness. It is also safe to say that brands that have been around for a decade are safer to use, since they have obviously been tested by thousands of individuals.

With that said, you should probably try natural weight loss pills or turn to the doctor before even trying something which may impact your health. The quality of weight loss pills also varies, depending on the manufacturer. You should also research the customer feedback that the pills you want to buy have received. Just don’t believe everyone out there who is selling medication that does wonders without explaining what exactly in them makes the wonders happen.

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