Many of us are familiar with the fact that typically if you lose weight more conservatively at a pound a week, we are more likely to keep the weight off. Well, new studies from scientists out of the University of Florida are proving otherwise. They are showing that shedding the weight quickly is the best way to achieve long lasting results.
"Women who lost at a faster rate, greater than 1.5 pounds (0.68 kilos) a week, had lost more and maintained a greater loss in the long run than women who lost at a slower rate of half a pound (0.23 kilos) a week or less," said researcher Lisa Nackers, whose findings are published online by the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
They concluded that losing the weight faster was actually more reinforcing in terms of behavioral change.
Should you lose weight quickly or conservatively for better long term results?
Gone are the days of "Calories In versus Calories Out." Sure that simple statement may work for some people but most probably have difficulty losing weight even with that. I hear it often from many that state that they are overweight despite only eating one meal a day. Weight loss is dependent on hormones and insulin resistance. If they are not in control, your body basically signals the fat tissue to stay put. Weight loss is also dependent on the type of food you eat and what that food is composed of. 100 calories of ice cream is different than 100 calories of lean turkey. To truly lose weight, you have to take many things into account. Our weight management program is based on the principles of education and accountability. If there is a hormonal imbalance or signs of insulin resistance, we often use safe medications for a short term period while we gear your body for weight loss. I hope this information is useful in many people's journey to better health with the new year!
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