Weight Loss Archives - Healthhype

Tips On Unhealthy Diets And Bad Eating Habits

Dr. Chris — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:17:15 +0000

Every few months there is a new diet making waves in the media. For many people trying to lose weight, fad diets appear to offer new hope in achieving their weight loss goals. And for those who want to keep off the pounds and stay healthy, these diets may offer a better option than their current eating plan. But certain diets are not without its dangers and it may take several months before the medical experts clarify the potentially harmful effects of adopting these eating habits. Due to the diversity of diet plans, it is difficult to know differentiate those that are dangerous from those that are not. But there are some types of diets that can be a problem. Remember that the main way to lose weight, should you not have any contributing medical condition(s), is to balance your calorie intake. In other words you should not be consuming more calories that you need. And you should try to increase your calorie output through physical activity if you are trying to lose weight. There are a host of other aspects in weight loss but the fundamentals still revolves around calorie input and output. Radical changes in diet may yield [...]

The post Tips On Unhealthy Diets And Bad Eating Habits appeared first on Healthhype.

Medical Weight Loss

Dr. Chris — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:35:05 +0000

What is medical weight loss? Medical weight loss is defined as a weight management program that is developed and monitored by a medical professional, either a family doctor or specialist physician. In medical weight loss, the therapeutic program is approached as a doctor would for any disease and the management is based on individual factors. Obesity is classified as a disease and is one of the leading causes of heart disease in developed nations. Obesity is curable and in many cases it does not require lifelong medical attention. Weight Loss, Gain & Management Principles The basic measure of energy is by the unit known as the calorie. Physical activity uses energy (output) that can be measured in calories. Food supplies the body with fuel for energy (input) which can also be measured in calories. Therefore the calories in food is the energy potential of food. The calorie is a very small unit of measure and food and exercise is usually measured in kilocalories (kcal). However over the years, this has been termed as calorie so currently, any reference to calories in food or exercise actually refers to kilocalories. In the metric system, energy is measured in kiloJoules (kJ). There are [...]

The post Medical Weight Loss appeared first on Healthhype.

Calorie Restricted Diet | How to Create or Modify an Eating Plan

Dr. Chris — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:52:55 +0000

What is a calorie restricted diet? A calorie restricted diet is an eating plan that limits the daily intake of calories. It is the same concept as a kilojoule restricted diet with the only difference being in the unit of energy measure – calories vs joules. Calories can be taken in through food (input) or expended during activity (output) and the purpose of a calorie restricted diet is to shift the balance between input and output to yield a desired body weight. Too many input calories (food) = weight gain. Too few input calories (food) = weight loss. The terms calorie-restricted and calorie-controlled are often used interchangeably. Many prefer the latter term, calorie-controlled, as it indicates that the goal of the dietary change is to control rather than restrict calorie intake through food. Similarly it can be applied to other weight control measures like an exercise schedule. Getting Started With A Calorie Restricted Diet Ideally a person should first assess their eating habits by keeping a calorie counting diary for at least one to two weeks prior to starting a calorie restricted diet. Many who are overweight or obese are in denial about their eating habits. The reality is that [...]

The post Calorie Restricted Diet | How to Create or Modify an Eating Plan appeared first on Healthhype.

Calories and Joules – List of Common Foods and Drinks

Dr. Chris — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:38:09 +0000

What is a calorie and joule? A calorie (Cal) is a unit of measure of energy. In terms of weight control, a calorie is used to assess the energy potential of food or physical activity. A joule (J) is also a unit of measure of energy and 1 calorie is equal to 4.186 joules. Since a single calorie is too minute to be of any significance in weight control, most calorie values are actually kilocalories (kCal) but for convenience, the word calorie is used for the kilocalorie. Similarly, the joule in weight control refers to kilojoules (kJ). Calorie List This calorie list is intended for weight control purposes and any dietary change should only be undertaken with medical approval. Cooking methods may alter the calorie content of various foods. Always follow the calorie content marked on packages as these are accurate for the specific food or drink. This list should be used as a guideline for a calorie-controlled / restricted eating plan. Read more on calorie counting for a better understanding of this weight control method. To ascertain the kilojoule equivalent, multiply by 4.186. The format of the list below denotes FOOD/DRINK (VARIETY), PORTION SIZE = CALORIES BEVERAGES Milkshakes and [...]

The post Calories and Joules – List of Common Foods and Drinks appeared first on Healthhype.

Calorie Counting Diary, Eating Plan, Exercise, Pros and Cons

Dr. Chris — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:23:31 +0000

What is calorie counting? Calorie counting involves estimating and monitoring your daily calorie intake in foods and calorie output in physical activity for weight control. In most instances calorie counting is a method used for weight loss but for an underweight person, it may be useful to gain weight. Unlike other methods for weight management, calorie counting is able to estimate, with a greater degree of accuracy, the balance between the input of calories in food and output of calories in activity to yield a given weight. Methods for Calories Counting Over the years many new and innovative ways have been developed for calorie counting with a various names and technical jargon that can be confusing at times. The point system is sometimes used which is more convenient in that users deal with a standardized calorie value for foods. For example food A has 100 calories/100 grams so is denoted as 1 point, whereas food B which is 300 calories/100 gram is 3 points. This, however, falls short when a person has to structure their own unique calorie counting diet or assess new foods that are not listed on the point system. Therefore every person considering calorie counting for weight [...]

The post Calorie Counting Diary, Eating Plan, Exercise, Pros and Cons appeared first on Healthhype.

High Protein Diet and Calcium Kidney Stones

Dr. Chris — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:03:47 +0000

CalvinY64 Asked : I recently started up on a weight loss program and my trainer put on a protein shake and gave me a high protein diet with lots of meat. I spoke to my doctor about it because I previously had kidney stones and he advised me against it. He says that I can have moderate amounts of protein but high amounts may cause stones again. I am a bit confused because the last time I had calcium stones (I think) and I thought that meat was only a problem with urate kidney stones. I am quite keen on losing weight and getting some muscle bulk but my trainer says that I need high protein, either in a supplement or diet. What can I do? This question was posted under the Kidney Stone Prevention Through Diet, Foods to Avoid article. Any response by the Health Hype team does not constitute a medical consultation and the advice should be viewed purely as a guide. Always consult with your doctor before making any changes to your current treatment program. The information provided in this article is not an authoritative resource on the subject matter and solely intends to guide the reader [...]

The post High Protein Diet and Calcium Kidney Stones appeared first on Healthhype.

Rapid Weight Loss – Methods, Side Effects, Dangers

Dr. Chris — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:00:03 +0000

With over two-thirds of the American population being obese, the demand for weight loss methods is ever growing. There are many ways to lose weight and while some can be safe, others can be dangerous or even deadly. The main problem with some of the more dangerous methods is that weight loss is too rapid. While this may seem desirable, rapid weight loss can be dangerous, even deadly, and usually does not last. What is rapid weight loss? Losing weight at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds (around 0.5kg to 1kg) per week is considered to be safe. Therefore losing weight at a faster rate is considered to be rapid. This can be relative as people who are morbidly obese may find weight loss at a much faster rate and this may still be safe. Bariatric (weight loss) surgery may be an exception where the weight loss may be much higher but is still considered safe. However, it is important to note that on some relatively safe weight loss methods there may be an initial rate of weight loss that can exceed 2 pounds per week. This is usually short lived, lasting only a week or two. Then the [...]

The post Rapid Weight Loss – Methods, Side Effects, Dangers appeared first on Healthhype.

7 Common Weight Loss Mistakes and Myths

Dr. Chris — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:17:03 +0000

Losing weight should be a priority for every person who is overweight or obese irrespective of their age. Similarly maintaining a healthy body weight is a constant undertaking. Both weight loss and weight management are due to the balance of calories – the calories consumed in foods and the calories burned through physical activity. There are various other factors that contribute to weight gain but in the end, being overweight or obese is primarily due to consuming more calories than required by the body on a daily basis. There are new weight loss fads and slimming diets that are constantly emerging. Some are based on sound scientific principles while others are not. Similarly, some are very effective in assisting a person to lose weight. All too often though, there are fad diets that utilize extreme practices and may only help a person shed a few pounds for a short while but thereafter the pounds return and sometimes even a little more than the original weight. Poor decisions in terms of weight loss programs largely stems from misconceptions, myths and mistakes. It is therefore important to speak to a medical doctor, registered dietitian/nutritionist and qualified physical trainer before starting any weight [...]

The post 7 Common Weight Loss Mistakes and Myths appeared first on Healthhype.

Weight Gain with Exercise – Causes and Ways to Overcome It

Dr. Chris — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:00:10 +0000

Regular exercise is one of the proven methods for losing weight alongside calorie restriction and other dietary changes. In the face of the obesity epidemic in recent decades, exercise should not be seen as optional for weight management but rather as a mandatory strategy to lose weight. Health authorities advise 120 to 150 minutes of exercise a week, divided into 30 minute sessions over 4 to 5 days per week. Why does exercise cause weight loss? It is important to first understand how exercise leads to weight loss. The body requires energy for all its physiologic processes, even at rest. A more active a person is, the more energy the body needs. This energy utilization can be measured in calories and is acquired from food. The more you eat, the more calories are stored as fat if it is not ‘burned’ with exercise. Similarly, the less you exercise, the more unused calories are stored as fat. This leads to weight gain. However, many people who start with an exercise program may experience weight gain within the first week or even month. This seems contradictory to the weight loss benefits of exercise. It often confuses and even frustrates people who are [...]

The post Weight Gain with Exercise – Causes and Ways to Overcome It appeared first on Healthhype.

Constipation with Dieting and Fasting – Causes and Remedies

Dr. Chris — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:48:53 +0000

Constipation is a common symptom that many people experience when dieting or fasting. There are several reasons why constipation may occur in these situations. However, it is important to note that constipation does not affect every person who is on a diet or fast. It is more likely to occur during periods of strict dieting or fasting, particularly when the diet or fast is prolonged. Can dieting cause constipation? This is a common question that many people ask when constipation arises after commencing with a diet or fast. The answer is yes, both dieting and fasting can lead to constipation. It is important to define these terms to understand how and why these changes in diet leads to alterations in bowel habit. Dieting is the reduction in food intake for the purpose of weight loss. Fasting is largely the same but the reasons for this change in diet is for purposes other than weight loss. Irrespective of the underlying goal of these dietary changes, the common approach is to reduce and sometimes even completely stop food intake altogether. Constipation is an abnormality in bowel habit where a person has less than three bowel movements in a week. Usually there is [...]

The post Constipation with Dieting and Fasting – Causes and Remedies appeared first on Healthhype.