So many women with negative body images become so conscious about the way they look that they are ready to put any kind of effort to reduce weight which include strict dieting schedules. Most of the women don’t have a realistic view of what they actually look like. Dieting among women is still the favorite way to lose excessive pounds. In order to lose weight, they are avoiding fresh fruits and veggies. In their quest to be thinner, they think they’re fat when they’re actually not, and they prefer to stay away from healthy food.
But the real problem lies in being under-active. Our sedentary lifestyle can lead to health risks like diabetes and heart attack. Studies have found that 50% of the women put in an average of 80 minutes of exercise a week, and half do even less in a week. An average adult should put in at least two and a half hours of exercise a week.
We have conditioned ourselves to be dependent upon prepared foods, rather than responsible and mindful about what we eat. Women are bombarded with many distorted body images today that they focus more on the numbers and less on health. But actually they should be focusing on what they are eating versus what they shouldn’t be eating. They follow dieting plans that avoid nutritional foods.
If not attempted with proper care, dieting may create many issues and the net result can be negative to general well-being. The damage can be to the immune system and overall health of the person. However, the negative effect of dieting depends on external factors like calorie, carbohydrate intake, fiber and protein intake. Unhealthy diet plans like crash dieting may have short-term cosmetic benefits, but long-term health consequences.
We all are aware of the fact that daily calorie needs are calculated according to the energy required to perform our daily physical and mental activities. The Mayo Clinic has a calorie calculator that allows you to estimate your daily caloric need. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598 ) Increased calorie intake above the daily requirements may result in over weight. On the other hand if you consume a low-calorie diet, you are risking your immunity and health. In case you get sick, the weakened immune system may not be able to support your recovery.
People on diet must understand the importance of carbohydrates and the dangers of associated with long-term low carb diets. If you do not take in enough carbohydrates from food, the body is forced to obtain glucose for the brain and red blood cells. The liver must metabolize protein to form the essential glucose which is required by the brain and red blood cells. In such cases the liver wastes away body protein in the form of muscle mass. The kidneys are taxed ridding the body of the waste products of this process.
Following a healthy diet plan is vital to staying healthy and fit. Most important is before implementing the plan, consult a doctor about the possible health consequences of the diet plan. Whatever diet you follow need to be evaluated according to whether you get all the required nutrients and avoid the ones which are responsible for weight gain. A diet with the right balance of carbohydrate, protein, and fiber will help you maintain good health and lose weight at the same time.
Do not cut protein intake. Protein is needed for building and maintaining muscles. Some sources of protein are all dairy products, some types of beans, and all kinds of nuts, meat, fish or eggs. Include whole grain cereals, corn, and rice, which are unprocessed carbohydrates.
If you want to cut weight in a healthful and efficient way, the key is to choose the complex carbs, leaner meats, unsaturated fats, proteins and lots of fruits and vegetables.
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