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Looking to lose some weight? You’ve probably heard that eating five small meals a day is the secret. What does the research suggest? A registered dietitian clears up the confusion about how many meals you should eat. Listen to Podcast (4 min)
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If you need more support in helping the person you care for to manage their weight, go with them to see a GP. The GP can advise on physical activity and healthy eating.
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The best treatment for a patient depends on their weight, health, risk factors and lifestyle. Some people find it difficult to adhere to the necessary lifestyle and dietary changes whereas others simply may not respond to the medication. Everyone using weight loss medication must be assessed by their doctor within six weeks to three months of starting the treatment to determine whether it is working effectively.
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Any carbohydrate not immediately used for energy will be stored in the liver as glycogen for short-term use. The body has only a limited number of liver cells to store the glycogen. Whatever is left over will be converted to fat.Excess protein and fat in the diet are also stored as fat.
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To lose weight, eat fewer calories than you burn throughout the day. The best things to eat for breakfast include oatmeal, eggs, lean bacon or turkey, whole-grain toast, peanut butter, smoothies, and yogurt with muesli.
Hang an old favorite dress, skirt, or a smokin' pair of jeans where you'll see them every day. This keeps your eyes on the prize. Choose an item that's just a little too snug, so you reach this reward in a relatively short time. Then pull out last year's cocktail dress for your next small, attainable goal.
Can’t carve out a full 30 minutes or an hour of exercise time in one go? Opt for shorter bouts of exercise throughout the day instead, which science suggests has a similar benefits to doing longer workouts. Try a quick cardio circuit in the morning, a brisk stroll during your lunch hour and an after-dinner strength session.
Are you one of those who cannot shed extra pounds despite diet and exercise? Is your weight causing back pain and joint aches or worse? In these cases, your doctor may recommend a prescription weight loss drug in addition to (and not instead of) proper exercise and a balanced diet.