3 Keys to Losing Weight

KEYS TO 3 LOSING WEIGHT 1. EXERCISE Helps manage appetite 1 You may feel hungrier when you initially start exercising TAfter a few days, your hunger will even out anad you'll feel better Burns calories 1 Exercise burns calories and can make weight loss happen more quickly I Exercise builds lean muscle, which helps speed up your metabolism Builds muscle I Muscle burns more calories than fat does-even at rest IExercise protects against muscle loss when you are losing weight 2. GET ENOUGH SLEEP Connected to diet I Sleeping less than 7 hours per night can counteract the benefits of dieting I With enough rest, your body will lose more fat in its weight loss journey Changes in cells 1 It only takes 4 days of inadequate sleep to affect insulin sensitivity I Sleep deprivation leads to "metabolic grogginess" in addition to mood changes Sleep issues I Being overweight can lead to problems such as sleep apnea I Weight can also contribute to low back pain, which can disrupt restful sleep 3. EAT PROPERLY At a glance I Weight loss is on average 75% diet and 25% exercise I Short-term results tend to be more significant with smart eating Making choices I Reach for foods that will help, not hinder, your weight loss goals I Go for lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains Long-term I Don't assume exercise will cancel out poor dietary choices TUNA 1/t's better to make smart food choices in combination with exercise to achieve your weight loss goals Provided by: Physicians WEIGHT LOSS Centers wwW.LOSEWEIGHTACTNOW.COM Sources: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/exercise-vs-diet-for-weight-loss_n_5207271.html www.dummies.com/how-to/content/why-exercise-is-key-to-weight-loss.html www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/why-sleep-no-1-most-important-thing-better-b ody www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/cant-shed-those-pounds www.cbsnews.com/news/which-is-more-important-to-lose-weight-dieting-or-exercising/