Weight loss. From liposuction to pills to diet fads, everyone seems to be looking for a miracle solution. The reality is that there are no shortcuts to losing weight, but the principles you need to follow are surprisingly simple.
Here we test your knowledge of how to shed pounds the healthy way.
True or False: Reducing your calorie intake while increasing your activity levels will almost certainly guarantee weight loss.
True.
Your body converts food into energy. When it encounters any excess energy, it stores it as fat. The most effective way to use up your bodys energy is to combine a diet plan with exercise.
Which of the following is the healthiest breakfast?
Cereal and milk.
A bowl of cereal is healthier and more filling than a cereal bar, so youll be less inclined to overeat at lunch. Never skip breakfast or any other meal; youll just end up over compensating later in the day.
True or False: Youll need to start going to a gym if you want to see results.
False.
You need to exercise, but you dont need a gym membership. If youre active for even 20 minutes a day, youll start losing weight. Running, walking, swimming and cycling are all great ways to increase your activity levels.
How much should you reduce your calorie intake?
Reduce your regular daily intake by 300-500 calories.
If youre overweight, something about your eating habits needs changing. But there are no shortcuts. Crash diets (anything fewer than 1500 calories) almost always backfire; either your body goes into starvation mode, or you end up caving at the end of the day and overeating. If you shave 300-500 calories from your daily intake, youll lose 1-2 lbs. a week and keep the weight off.
What is a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)?
10-15.5.
18.5-25.
A BMI of 18.5-25 is considered healthy. Over 25 is overweight; 30 is obese; 40 is morbidly obese.
A little added trivia: To calculate your BMI, visit www.bmi-calculator.net.
Being overweight puts you at risk for which of the following?
All of the above.
Studies show that overweight women who lose 10 to 20 lbs halve their risk of developing diabetes. Women who pack on at least 20 lbs over the course of their lives increase their risk of heart attack and double their risk of dying of cancer.
True or False: If you dont immediately start seeing results, youre doing something wrong.
It may take a few weeks into your new routine to notice any weight loss. But have faith! After that, if you stick to your exercise/reduced calorie intake regimen, your weight should decrease steadily.
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