Exercise and weight loss
Most often we exercise to lose weight, right? But many times we complain because we do not get the results you expect and even disappointed. Some people even say they gain weight when they start an exercise program. Why is that?
When we want to lose body fat, we must create a calorie deficit, which means you must burn more calories that you eat. However, increasing physical activity usually opens the appetite. If we satisfy our appetite and eat more when we
start to exercise, we will cancel the effect that it has to burn
calories.
As for men, when they begin to exercise are more likely to lose weight than women. This is because the bodies of men
have a natural tendency to be lean and efficient. Remember that its purpose was to be hunters. On the other hand, women tend to store more fat, useful for the rearing of children.
According to an article published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine in 1989, we studied a group of sedentary men and women of normal weight while training for a marathon during a period of 18 months. Eventually, the men lost about 5 pounds or a little over 2 kilos of fat and almost no women had lost weight.
We must also bear in mind that even if we increase the weight we might be losing body fat. Muscle weighs
more than fat and takes up less space. Pay attention to how you left your clothes. Weigh possibly more, but the clothes will be better. Definitely this is a sign that you’re on track.
You can measure yourself. Use a tape measure to take any action on your chest, waist, hips, arms and thighs. Again to measure approximately every four weeks to see progress. If you’re losing inches, it is obvious that you are doing well.
However, if you gain weight and have not reduced in size, it’s time to carefully analyze your diet. You probably think you’re eating fewer calories, but the only way to know for sure is doing a diary of what you eat each day. Then analízalo to see what you can eliminate as juices, soft drinks, alcohol and snacks.
In fact, if after several weeks of exercise and eating healthy are not losing weight, do not be frustrated or give up (a). Rather, concentrate on the immediate benefits of exercise. How do you feel when you exercise? Perhaps you feel full (a) energy and more alert. Also, you’re probably sleeping better, your body is stronger and feel less stress and more confidence. Those benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss and appearance!
Losing weight takes time, patience and perseverance. When you feel you do not want to continue, remember that what you do (or not) now will affect your quality of life. Make exercise can improve your life today as they age!
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