If you’re currently at a healthy weight, you’re already one step ahead of the game. To stay at a healthy weight, it’s worth doing a little planning now. Or maybe you are overweight but aren’t ready to lose weight yet. If this is the case, preventing further weight gain is a worthy goal.
As people age, their body composition gradually shifts — the percentage of muscle decreases and the percentage of fat increases. This shift slows their metabolism, making it easier to gain weight; In addition, some people become less physically active as they get older, increasing the risk of weight gains.
The good news is that weight gain can be prevented by choosing a lifestyle that includes good eating habits and daily physical activity. By avoiding weight gain, you avoid higher risks of many chronic diseases, such as
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Osteoarthritis and,
- Some forms of cancer related to abnormally high weight
Choosing an Eating Plan to Prevent Weight Gain
How do you choose a healthy eating plan that will enable you to maintain your current weight? The goal is to make a habit out of choosing foods that are nutritious and healthy. If your goal is to prevent weight gain, then you’ll want to choose foods that supply you with the appropriate number of calories to maintain your weight. This number varies from person to person. You can do a Metabolism test to learn more about your body metabolism. It also depends on many factor including your
- Height
- Weight
- Age
- Sex and,
- Activity level.
You can do a simple body fat analysis and learn about the entire above factors and where you stand.
Learn Easy Calorie Burning Tips
- In addition to a healthy eating plan, an active lifestyle will help you maintain your weight. One great change that you can make is implementing NEAT in to your daily routine; such as
- Parking your car at the end of the parking lot when going to the shopping mall
- Come out of elevator one or two level lower than where your office is
These simple changes can help you burn some extra calorie during the day and maintain your weight.
- Although physical activity is an integral part of weight management, it’s also a vital part of health in general. Regular physical activity can reduce your risk for many chronic diseases and it can help keep your body healthy and strong. Each person at least needs 5 days a week 30 minutes brisk walk as a heart healthy regimen.
- Another potion for losing excess body fat is all around you. It covers two thirds of the planet. Most people don’t drink enough water. Most people are also carrying around a few more pounds than they would be if they did drink enough water. If you can’t seem to get that weight off, try drowning yourself in the water, the nature natural mineral.
The helpful questions to ask yourself about weight management:
- Has my activity level changed?
- Am I eating more than usual?
- Is my Stress coping solution lately is The Dessert menu at the restaurant?
If you ask yourself these questions and find that you’ve decreased your activity level or made some poor food choices try these three simple steps and make a commitment to your self to get back on track today.
- Keep a food diary for a few days to make you more aware of your eating habits.
- Set some reasonable goals to help you get more physical activity
- Drink more water
Even small changes can yield positive results for all busy business women out there.
Dr. Pouya Shafipour is a Family Medicine Specialist who also specializes in obesity, nutrition and weight loss located in West Los Angeles, California. We provide treatments for all types of primary diseases including diabetes, Pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and proven nutritional weight loss. For more information, including treatment and symptoms of pre-diabetes, please visit www.WellelseyMD.com.
