Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Why Proper Nutrition is Important for Weight Loss

To successfully achieve your firm butt, lean hips and thighs, you will have to exercise, eat healthy and drink water. It is not rocket science.

What is nutrition?

It is the good we get from all the food we eat and it helps our bodies work properly. These nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water.

Nutrition has a three part process:

1. Food or fluid is consumed.

2. The body breaks down consumed food or fluid into nutrients

3. Bloodstream carries the nutrients to different parts of the body. (Fuel)

Important: An individual has to eat and drink foods and drinks that contain important nutrients that the body need.

Unfortunately there are no quick fixes, magic pills, potions or low calorie diets that will guarantee success and keep the weight gaining off. Regular physical activity (power walking, running, swimming, aerobics etc.) combined with healthy eating habits, not dieting, is the realistic way of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Eat healthy food

I saw many times people go on a diet and lose weight quickly. When I saw some of them again after a couple of months, they looked fatter than before. This is one of the major problems with crash diets. People often times regain the weight and even more. This creates a cycle of weight-loss/weight-gain that is even unhealthier than being steadily overweight.

To achieve a permanently firm butt, lean hips and thighs you requires a long-term commitment to a low fat, but healthy, eating plan. Think of it as a lifestyle rather than a diet. Don't forget the exercise part.

Important: Consult a dietician or professional for a proper nutritional program for you.

Basic advise

Drink water everyday. It helps with circulation in the body. Get your vitamins from fruit and vegetables. Eat also nuts, seeds and whole grain.