An in-depth guide to weight loss: Essential tips and common pitfalls

health By Dr Satish N Jan 25, 2024 Read the article

Weight loss journey is a challenge that requires long-term dedication. The best way to succeed is by incorporating a change in lifestyle rather than opting for quick results.

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A successful weight loss pattern involves incorporating small, sustainable changes into your lifestyle. Healthy eating, Regular exercise, Adequate sleep, Stress are a few areas of focus.

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Ideally, a weight loss of 1.8 to 3.6 kg per month is recommended, clinically. Any rapid weight reduction beyond it is not advisable.

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Quick and fast weight reduction, often achieved through crash diets or extreme methods, can affect metabolism, muscle loss, and an increased risk of rebound weight regain.

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In addition to these affects it can also cause hair loss, a common side effect of nutritional deficiencies, and a weak immune system.

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In summary, attaining and sustaining weight loss is a complex process. It goes beyond drastic methods and fast remedies.

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A healthy diet, frequent exercise, enough sleep, stress reduction, and routine health checks, can help people create a sustainable weight loss habit and improve their general health.

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It is best to avoid rapid weight loss due to possible detrimental effects on muscle mass, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance.

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