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Monday, June 5, 2023

Top 10 scientific proven ways for weight loss

 Here are the top 10 scientifically proven ways for weight loss:


1. Eat a high-protein diet: Protein is the most filling macronutrient and can help reduce cravings and calorie intake.


2. Reduce calorie intake: To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than you burn. This can be achieved by reducing portion sizes, choosing low-calorie foods, and avoiding high-calorie snacks and drinks.


3. Increase physical activity: Exercise can help burn calories and increase muscle mass, which can boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.


4. Drink plenty of water: Drinking water can help reduce calorie intake and increase feelings of fullness.


5. Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism, leading to weight gain.


6. Eat more fiber: Fiber can help reduce calorie intake and promote feelings of fullness, leading to weight loss.


7. Avoid processed foods: Processed foods are often high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, which can contribute to weight gain.


8. Practice mindful eating: Mindful eating involves paying attention to your food and eating slowly, which can help reduce calorie intake and promote weight loss.


9. Reduce stress: Stress can lead to overeating and weight gain, so finding ways to manage stress, such as meditation or yoga, can aid in weight loss.


10. Consider weight loss medication or surgery: In some cases, medication or surgery may be necessary to achieve significant weight loss. However, these options should only be considered under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

how to find your BMR?

BMR means Basal Metabolic Rate. It is used to estimate how many calories you should consume.By using a simple formula called the Harris-Benedict principle, you can assess your BMR.

  • Women: BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
  • Men: BMR = 66 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)
  • If you are sedentary : BMR x 1.2
  • If you are lightly active: BMR x 1.375
  • If you are moderately active (You exercise most days a week.): BMR x 1.55
  • If you are very active (You exercise daily.): BMR x 1.725
  • If you are extra active (You do hard labor or are in athletic training.): BMR x 1.9
Create a Calorie Deficit:
Lose at a Healthy Rate:

Your BMR is the amount of energy your body needs to function. Then, to lose weight, you'll need to cut calories or burn extra calories and shoot for a level lower than the results you get with this formula.

We use about 60 percent of the calories we consume each day for basic bodily functions such as breathing.Other factors that influence your BMR are height, weight, age and sex.

Step One : Calculate your BMR with the following formula:

Step two : In order to incorporate activity into your daily caloric needs, do the following calculation:

In order to lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit. It is easier and healthier to cut back your calorie intake a little bit at a time.

Every 3,500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound.

If you cut back 500 calories a day, you will lose 1 pound per week.

If you exercise to burn off 500 calories a day you will also lose 1 pound per week.

Ideally, you should do a combination of both, (e.g. cut back 250 calories; burn an extra 250 calories).

A healthy weight loss goal is to lose 0.5 to 2 pounds per week. Losing more than 2 pounds per week will mean the weight is less likely to stay off permanently. Never cut back to fewer than 1,200 daily calories without medical supervision. To find out how you are spending your current calorie intake, keep a detailed food diary for at least one week.

Making little changes like these will really add up in the long run.