Most people, especially women, are almost always conscious of their
over-all appearance. Some women are notorious with keeping up with
their daily routine of hygienic grooming or facial regimen, let alone
dieting The notions of being beautiful had evolved through time.
It was during the Renaissance period where being fat or curvy had been
the trend and was deemed as beautiful. Skinny women then had been
looked upon with pity for being unattractive.
But it was during
the late 20th century when being-pencil thin had been the rage are being
offered the best part for modeling shows and stints.Still, there
are some women today who are into being physically fit, that is, they
go through great lengths to be able to live a much healthier lifestyle.
Being physically fit mean losing the excess fat or pounds that can lead
to various health problems, this is usually accompanied with other
strict regimens to be observed to ensure of healthy living.
Loosing weight can be attained through the following simple steps or tips:
Fiber-filled
diet. Some current research states that increasing fiber-rich food
intake may help in weight loss since it helps in the digestion process
and makes the individual feel much fuller for a relatively longer period
of time.Still, sudden increase of fiber in the diet may result to bloating and gas, thus it should only be increased gradually.
Foods rich in fiber are apples, lima beans, bran flakes, turnip green, pears and whole grains like wheat breads and pasta.Drink
lots of water. Water aids in the flushing out of toxins in the body.
It promotes proper kidney functioning and replaces lost fluids during
day through, for example, sweating. This also makes the individual feel
fuller.This aids the metabolism and helps in burning out more calories.
Exercise.
It is through exercise that additional or extra fat and calories are
burned. One need not always go to the gym to be able to complete the
required exercise regimen.Simple house activities may make up for
time at the gym. For example, cleaning or mopping of the floor and
cleaning of windows may be accounted for burning some calories
unnoticed.Gardening and putting up of laundry may slightly help
tone the arms, bending to pick-up clutter exercises the hips and simple
playtime (i.e. running or simple walking around the park) may likewise
help burn some calories.
Discipline. Eating sweet goodies such as
chocolates and cakes are not totally forbidden for those who aim on
losing weight. Eating in moderation is the key. One needs not
totally deprive themselves of their favorite food, but they must be
guided and consume foods according to the scale of the food pyramid.
The
tip of the pyramid (occupying the smallest space) covers the sweets
(cookies, doughnuts, soda and cakes), while the biggest part that should
be on ones daily diet is that of the grain group (rice, pasta, wheat).
The
market today offers various forms of weigh-reduction aiding products.
What the consumer probably is not informed about is its probable
side-effects, which, could be fatal if not properly administered. Below
are some the common dieting schemes being offered:
1.Diet pills.
Some pills states that an individual may start to see results after
only several months (for some, weeks) of ingesting it. Taking diet pills have several side effects. It may be one or more of the following: Loose
stools or maybe constipation, restlessness or trembling, urinary tract
disorders, dry mouth, headaches, nausea, heart , palpitations
Some rare side-effects may include:
Hallucinations, hives or rashes, numbness usually on one part or side of the body,etc
2.Surgical
procedures. Some individuals may go through the Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass or the vertical banded gastroplasty. These procedures are
usually performed on individuals with morbid obesity that failed at
medically restricted diets or has serious medical problems that may be
reduced with weight loss. Still, the procedure poses great risks
on the part of the individual concerned. Probable side effects may
include the following:
Lung blood clots, partial collapse of the
lung/s, post-operative pneumonia, wound infection, hair loss, ulcers,
micronutrient deficiencies, gallstones, abdominal abscesses, An
individual who rapidly looses weight should be wary and has to seek
medical help immediately. This may be due to several health conditions
that can be fate of left untreated.