Thursday 25 August 2011

REASONS YOU REGAIN WEIGHT


                 
In recent time, many people are getting involved in one form of weight loss program or another. There are many reason they engage in this programs which include good outlook, taking care of extra fat, to maintain weight loss, for good health and many more.
Apart from exercise, weight loss diets are added to get a better and faster result. Most people do actually get the needed result only for them to regain the weight in no time. This has made many to doubt the effectiveness of the weight loss program.
However there are many factors responsible for the weight regain. The following reasons might just be the cause.
THE PROGRAM  In  an effort to lose weight fast we follow diet programs that are not sustainable for long term. This may include taking low calorie diets and diets that restrict so many food groups. This is coupled with an unrealistic exercise program which may require getting a little exercise or an extremely intense exercise. You may lose weight fast but your body will start craving for those food you are restricted to eat which you may eventually give in and in the case of extreme exercise it may start having adverse effect on you like dizziness, fatigue, constipation and you may become burned out.
YOUR LIFE STYLE : Living an inactive life style is another culprit of weight regain. Sitting at a place for a long period can actually shut down your metabolism. Most people sit all day without getting active in any way, even when they get home they sit with the TV set and eventually go to bed without any form of exercise. For some people once they lose weight, they go back to their old way of life.
LACK OF REGULAR EXERCISE:  Lack of regular exercise is another known cause of weight regain. Exercise is very vital for successful weight loss and also to prevent weight regain. Studies have shown that regular exercise and active life style are very vital for weight loss to be sustained. However everyone needs a different amount of exercise depending on a variety of factors which include body composition, weight, age, gender, fitness level, stamina etc.
TIME : How long you continue to maintain your weight loss is another crucial factor for you to keep off or regain weight. Studies have shown that people who maintain their weight loss for a longer period tend to keep it. This will also help you to master how to exercise right, to know how much exercise you need and the amount of calories you burn and take in.
WHAT TO DO TO KEEP THE WEIGHT LOSS
-         Exercise regularly
-         Be active
-         Stick to your weight loss program
-         Always think of what you stand to gain, this will give you a lot of motivation
-         Do away with life styles that are set backs to your weight loss
-         Make it gradual and steady
-         Slowly build your strength and stamina before going to extreme exercise

Always look beyond weight loss and be prepared to maintain the weight loss for a long period to obtain a sustained result. Even when you fall off your program which is bound to happen, recognize and admit the mistake as this will help you get back to your program.