Lose Weight by Making Lifestyle Changes
Obesity is a chronic health problem which now affects many Australians and contributes to a number of different health problems (eg, heart disease and diabetes).
The increased rates of overweight and obesity in Australia is part of a worldwide trend. Today, over 50% of women are classified as overweight or obese.
The reasons for this increase are complex, but environment and changing lifestyles certainly play significant roles.
Obesity is a chronic condition and there is no 'quick fix' treatment that is effective for all overweight women and relapses of weight gain are not uncommon. Lifestyle modification is essential and positive changes in your eating and exercise are essential for sustained reductions in weight.
Weight Loss Aims and Benefits
As you may be aware, obesity is associated with a range of health consequences including metabolic diseases (like diabetes), heart disease and arthritis.
Overview of Lifestyle Treatments for Weight Loss
Lifestyle treatments for weight loss focus on reducing energy intake and increasing physical activity through diet, exercise and behavioural measures. You should try to alter your bad eating and activity habits.
- Dietary control has probably been the main treatment used for weight loss in the past. Diets are based on the principles of metabolism and work by reducing the intake of calories (energy) to create a negative energy balance (i.e. more energy is used than is consumed). You should learn how to read food labels carefully and aim to consume foods that are low in saturated fat, sugars and, if appropriate, glycaemic index
- Exercise Increased physical activity is essential for the maintenance of weight loss and should form part of any weight loss program.
- Behavioural Therapy Behavioural techniques may be useful in conjunction with diet and exercise programs to improve long-term weight loss.
- Avoid stress, depression, boredom and frustration as these can be triggers to unhealthy eating behaviours.
Beyond the specific measures highlighted above, it is also important that you maintain an overall balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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