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Can
I Lose Weight?
It is one of the most intricate questions
in the weight loss and fitness field. Genetics, Psychological
behaviors, body composition, metabolic rates and the approach
towards weight control are the main factors that prohibit
one of shedding down a few pounds. In other words, it's
a heck of a lot more than the amount of food one eats
or the amount of exercise one does.
The genetic makeup of one's body greatly influences
the body weight; its composition and the fat distribution.
Genes are also responsible for a large part of how well
we respond to our body's signals of "completion"
of a meal as well as the number of calories we burn
just sitting around. It's important to understand that
if one has a genetic predisposition toward weight gain,
the likelihood that he'll ever be extremely thin is
remote and, thus, should set your body weight goals
accordingly.
Even a minute difference in the way you burn calories
can make a huge difference in body weight over time.
Do you know that a small 50 calories per day difference
adds up to more than 5 pounds of body fat over the course
of a year! Likewise, your overall body composition can
have a gigantic influence on the number of calories
that you burn throughout the day.
People with more muscle burn more calories, while people
with more body fat tend to burn less. Muscles are the
power plants of the body because the muscles are where
the majority of our calories are burned each day. Increase
your muscle mass and you increase your ability to burn
calories and lose weight. On the other hand, FAT, has
a very low metabolic rate when compared to muscle, meaning
that the more fat you have, the less active tissue you
have for burning calories.
A predisposition toward low energy expenditure and
weight gain is just that. It does not mean that you're
powerless to influence your body weight. Any weight
loss or weight maintenance plan should emphasize increasing
metabolic rate via a combination of aerobic,
strength exercises, proper nutrition, and strategic
meal planning
Since most people live very inactive lives it's important
to understand that the right weight loss supplement
can and will increase
your chances of losing weight. Last but not the least,
though, the decision to lose weight is ultimately up
to you.
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