Stop counting calories and eat fewer carbs instead
If you want to lose weight, it's time to stop counting calories, according to doctors. This weight loss mantra has been touted by doctors for decades - eat less, move more, and those extra pounds will disappear. However, millions have tried to follow this advice and failed to stick with it.
Weight gain can have a physical and emotional impact on you, so it's important to find a plan that works for you.
Losing weight by reducing carbs
People on low-carb diets can lose more than 10 percent of their body weight
Studies conducted by Volek have found that people on low-carb diets can lose more than 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off. What actually happens to the body when you're on a low-carb diet is fascinating! By limiting carbohydrates, the body gets really good at burning its own body fat because it does not have a lot of sugar to burn for fuel and this is the game changer.
There are many benefits to losing weight besides...
"Fitting in our favorite pair of jeans" |
Weight loss has been linked with improved sleep quality and duration, as well as increased self-esteem and confidence. This more positive approach to weight loss can help people to feel less guilty and embarrassed about their obesity and instead focus on making healthy changes. Furthermore, this new approach also helps people get rid of the guilt associated with obesity by eliminating some of the stigma surrounding obesity, which is typically treated as a behavioral problem.
Can't lose weight, is not your fault!
There is a growing belief amongst doctors that obesity is not simply a result of overeating, but is instead a biological problem caused by hormones. This new view takes the blame away from the patient and focuses on regulating the hormone insulin.
An old idea but newly discovered benefits
Yes, the idea of low-carb consumption to lose weight has been around for a long time. However, every day we are learning more and more about the numerous benefits of losing weight (which go far beyond fitting into our favorite jeans). Some of the most fascinating recent research has looked at the link between weight loss and different types of cancer, as well as mental health.
Take action now, you deserve it!
It sure is fun when those old pants that used to feel tight feel loose now. Or the fact that we no longer need to "unbutton" our jeans in order to breathe. Knowing that we will increase our energy, improve our sleep, rest better, and prolong our lives by reducing the risks of many harmful diseases should be incentive enough. Needless to say, always consult with your doctor or health professional when considering any lifestyle changes.
So what are you waiting for, take action now you deserve it! The most fascinating part of it all, is knowing how easy it is to lose weight by implementing a few changes in our lifestyles.
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