FIVE INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS.

Weight loss is a scientific equations, 

Calorie ouput > Calorie input = Weight loss. 

It is not rocket science, it is quite easy to understand. 

Calorie is a measure of energy in foods we eat. Just as light energy is measured in watts, and temperature in degree celsius.  

Some foods are high in calorie(energy), foods like fats and oils, fatty foods, carbohydrates without fiber content (pap, polished rice, foofoo, kpomo, pastries, sugary beverages. 

My mentor once said, "if you want to lose weight, stop eating". In as much as there is every truth in this saying but it was not meant to be taken literally. 

However for weight loss to be achieved calorie intake must be reduced to enable the body system mobilise its fat stores for the production of ATP needed for metabolism. 'in English ' when food intake is curtailed adequately, our body sheds stored fat.

Over years, many diet enthusiasts have come up with different fad diets geared at achieving quick weight loss; paleo, hallelujah, 010, 101,001, ketogenic, fruit, liquid and so on. 

As much as these diets bring about weight loss, there are consequential health issues such as, 

Micronutrient deficiencies, 

Keto acidosis, 

Halitosis (bad breath),

Breakdown of lean body tissues.

It is possible to achieve healthy body weight  sustainably.  Here is how: 

1. Measure your meals. By meals I mean wholesome meals with moderate fat, not junk and pastries. In the picture collection above, the first picture is that of a measurement cup which is vital in the weight loss journey. Using that cup, measure out one and half of any food you prepare, that becomes your meal portion. You can eat twice or thrice a day. Four times a day is permitted if you take one measure for those four times. 

2 &3. Healthy snacking. For your in-betweens, drink water, freshly prepared juice, munch nuts or fruits. The Nut and fruits you eat should be the size of your cupped palm. You can take nuts once in a day and fruits four or five times a day. 

4. Vegetables should form part of your meals, if possible every meal. Fill up your plate with vegetables at each meal.

5. Exercise. It is vital that we engage in routine exercise as this is healthful to the brain, lungs, heart and the body in general. Exercise helps the body burn calories faster. Multiple movement exercises like jogging, brisk walking with arm movement, skipping, swimming, cycling, fast dancing,  burn calories faster. 

If your blood group is O, high intensity exercises can help in weight loss as they will bring about rapid and high increase in metabolic rate, enabling weight loss.

Your choice of weight loss method is up to you. 

 Do Shed Weight Responsibly. 

Bon Weekend.