WEIGHT LOSS - WHAT IS IT?
This was a chat I had with a man whose Doctor had told him to lose weight. The questions may seem a little naïve, but to someone who really doesn"t know - they can be a worry.
So I have written these questions and answers - just in case someone else out there has been too embarrassed to ask.
Q 1 What exactly is weight loss?
A 1 It"s the body losing fat.
Q 2 How do I lose weight?
A 2 You have to eat fewer Calories than you use. Or use up more Calories than you eat.
Q 3 What is a Calorie?
A 3 It"s a unit of Energy. You need this energy to live - living as in breathing, eating, working or playing. In fact anything you do.
Q 4 So if Calories come from the food we eat, how do we know the number of Calories that are in each food?
A 4 That"s easy. Food manufacturers have to by law give a breakdown of what is in the packet or can. As well as stating the number of Calories, the label must give the ingredients and their Nutritional Values. Nutritional Values = Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats and also if there are any Vitamins or Minerals in the food.
Q 5 How many Calories should I eat?
A 5 That depends on:
· Your height and weight
· How active you are
· And men generally need to eat more Calories than women, because they are usually taller and have more muscles. Muscles are heavy.
Q 6 Right, do I have to work out how many Calories I eat for each meal?
A 6 Not unless you want to do things the hard way. You can go on a diet. Your doctor should be able to give you a Diet Sheet. This will give you a Daily Menu of what you should be eating for each meal.
Or you can join one of the various Slimming Clubs that advertise in magazines or newspapers. This usually means attending meetings on a weekly basis.
But if you want to lose weight safely and in the privacy of your own home you should contact a Herbalife Distributor.
Q 7 What do you mean by losing weight safely?
A 7 You have to be sure that the food you do eat has all the Nutrients in it that your body needs. Also each meal should be well balanced.
Q 8 What are these Nutrients and what is a well Balanced Meal?
A 8 Vitamins and Minerals are the Nutrients and a well Balanced Meal has Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats in it.
Q 9 Could you please give me examples of well Balanced Meals?
A 9 Let"s take for example your main meal, generally referred to as Dinner. Ideally you should have a lean meat (pork, chicken or fish) two vegetables and potatoes.
Q 10 I don"t have well balanced meals. I"ve no time. How can I lose weight and stay healthy?
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