I weighed 93.4kg. My BMI was 29. Being overweight affected my self esteem, particularly onholiday. Also, being a keen walker, I felt that by reducing my weight I could reduce the strain onmy joints. I had previously been on a weight-loss programme, achieving my target weight. However,this was by diet only. Therefore, I did not…
I was motivated to lose weight because I felt pretty unfit and my fitness levels weren’t great. Lack oftime has always been the main reason why I have not been able to get active. Also, now that I’m in my 50s, I didn’t feel as if I could be as active as I would like…
How does obesity affect your joints, specifically? (cont’d) Not only does obesity affect the overall weight on your joints, but new studies show that the excess fat causes inflammation, which contributes to overall pain, including knee arthritis. This low-grade inflammation may inhibit repair of articular cartilage, and has been shown to even double the risk…
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of fad dietspromising fast results. But such diets limit your nutritionalintake, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. Thekey to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t aboutshort‐term dietary changes. It’s about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and…
While there are endless diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claiming to ensure rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence. There are, however, some strategies backed by science that do have an impact on weight management. These strategies include exercising, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the number of carbohydrates in…
Over the years, you’ve probably heard your fair share of wacky weight loss advice, whether it’s to drink celery juice every day or replace your meals with weight loss “cookies.” And often those tips are promoted by people without any health expertise. (Read: Proceed with caution.) But just as there’s a ton of misguided weight…
Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful weight loss remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with increased physical activity. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits. How do you make those permanent changes?…
