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What Happens If You Only
Diet And Do Not Exercise
Have you been trying out
various diets but are not seeing any major weight loss?
Have you been losing weight
but are also feeling very tired at the end of the day? The right way to
weight management is to eat a balanced meal and exercise sufficiently to
burn the fat.
You must not starve yourself and should ensure that you aren’t losing weight
due to muscle depletion. When you step on the weighing machine it only
indicates if you have shed some pounds; it doesn’t tell you if it’s fat or
muscle that was dropped. The ill-effects of only dieting without being
physically active are so many that you just cannot afford to overlook them.
Every other day there are new diets that are being experimented with and
being touted as the ideal way to lose weight. Some are low on carbohydrates,
while some are high on proteins. Most of these diets don’t provide the
essential nutrients. Some even claim that you could get into that evening
gown or the black tux effortlessly in just a fortnight. People fall for such
theories because most don’t involve exercising. A
crash diet is never
recommended. You could lose weight, but you would gain more than what you
have shed when you start eating normally. Water and muscles are depleted
thus making you feel that you have become leaner.
A person trying to lose weight by consuming less calories and not exercising
would have weaker bones. The bone density decreases over a period of time.
This could cause fractures and even
osteoporosis.
Research shows that exercising puts a healthy strain on the muscles that
actually stimulates the growth of new bone in the associated area. When your
muscles are worked upon, it improves the overall strength and stamina. Thus,
the negative effects of low calorie intake due to dieting can be overcome
with exercising. Aerobic exercises cause fat loss without adversely
affecting the bone mineral density.
In the long run, only dieting without exercising could cause obesity. If
you’re overweight during your younger days, you are most likely to be at
least overweight if not obese as you get older if you don’t make the
appropriate lifestyle changes at the right time. Physical activities lower
the bad cholesterol level in the body thus ensuring that the fat deposits
aren’t stored that could later pose a serious health risk. The
BMI improves
significantly if an individual exercises regularly making him fitter.
Studies have indicated that dieting along with some physical activities
yields better results than just
dieting alone. You must eat food from each
of the different groups. This would not only make your meal tastier, but
also provide all the important nutrients. Opt for
low calorie foods,
especially if you lead a more sedentary life. If you don’t exercise or
exercise very little, your appetite isn’t regulated. This means even though
you’re dieting, you will consume extra calories because you feel hungry at
odd times. Sometimes, even though the food hasn’t been digested you’re
craving for food.
One of the most significant advantages of the diet-and-also-exercise plan is
that the lost weight wouldn’t come back. This is a doubt that nags most of
us who are trying to get back to shape.
The fat metabolism is measured by Respiratory Exchange Rate and this doesn’t
swing extremely when you’re exercising along with dieting; the amount of
Oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced remains approximately the same
indicating that the body’s ability to burn off fat has become stable even
after the person stops dieting. Exercising regularly doesn’t alter the
oxidation rates. But if you only diet, then it makes you more vulnerable to
gain weight as the fat metabolism rate is lowered.
Dieting without exercising reduces the fat burning enzymes. Thus only
muscles are depleted and fats are stored. The metabolic rate comes down and
there is a drastic change in the chemical composition. When you don’t
exercise sufficiently, endorphins aren’t released in sufficient amounts.
This causes a feeling of tiredness and lethargy. The person feels stressed
out. A good round of exercising causes the individual to feel good not only
about his external appearance but he also becomes calmer. If you losing
weight only by dieting, this could even affect the central nervous system
adversely.
Lack of physical activities also affects the sleep pattern. A person could
suffer from insomnia or sleepiness. The quality of their output suffers both
at work and home. Their irritable and mood swings become regular. This is
because dieting alone without regular exercising makes the person weak.
A lot of people who only diet without exercising look paler and visibly
different than those who diet and also exercise. This is because the body
doesn’t look toned and hence the person looks sick. Whether you like to
exercise or not, it’s important that you do a physical activity also to lose
weight. There are many options to choose from; it could be walking, weight
training, horse riding, trekking, Pilates, yoga, or even dancing.
Most weight management programs consist of a work-out, a diet plan, and
sometimes even a recovery period. There are
dietary supplements and vitamin
pills that claim to be some kind of a wonder drug to help
reduce your weight
without exercising. However, you must realize that there’s no easy way to
stay fit. The right combination of dieting and physical activities not only
makes it easier for you to maintain your shape but also keeps you healthy.
The results are more effective and long-lasting. Eating a wholesome meal is
as vital as doing physical activities regularly to ensure that you stay in
good shape and also have a healthy frame of mind.
If you are serious about losing weight you should speak with a qualified
dietician who would look into your lifestyle and suggest physical activities
that would be adequate to burn off the extra calories you are consuming. In
case you are having issues with managing your weight a health check-up would
be done to understand if there are other underlying reasons such as thyroid
issues, anemia, and others. It could take you a while to lose fat. You must
persist and soon you’ll see the results coming.
Fat Weight Loss With Little
Exercising
References:
http://naturalhealthperspective.com/exercise/losing-fat-without-dieting.html
http://www.accumeasurefitness.com/diet.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121859.php
http://www.worldhealth.net/news/dieting_without_exercise_harms_bone_heal
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/loseweight.htm
http://weightloss.about.com/library/weekly/aa090501a.htm
You must seek approval from your doctor
before starting any new diet.
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