FAQs

Hi guys



Below are some FAQs..........


Q. What are you blogging about?

 A. This blog contains information about my experiences while on my health, weight loss and fitness journey.


Q. Who is the blog primarily for? 

A. The blog contains pertinent information with respect to persons who are interested in health, fitness and weight loss.



Q. How frequently do you blog?

A. Blogs will be posted once weekly 

 

Q. What makes you an expert?

 A.  By no means do I consider myself an expert in fitness or weight loss however I hope that my experiences aid you to start a fitness regime.



Q.  Do you accept advertising?
 

A.  Please feel free to use the contact button on the blog if you wish to contact me directly.

Q. Does eating slowly really help with weight loss?

A. Studies have shown that it can take 15-20 minutes after food is first eaten, for the full range of satiety signals to reach the brain.  Therefore it’s worth the try to slow down and tune in to knowing when the food has satisfied you especially if you are a fast eater. As with any strategy, if it doesn't help, you can abandon it.

 Q. How many calories should I be eating daily?

 A. If you're healthy and you exercise moderately two or three days a week, your calorie intake can be calculated by multiplying your ideal body weight (IBW) by 14.

If you are at the point in your life where weight loss is your goal then, use your IBW as your goal weight.  For example, if goal weight is 140 lbs you will need to eat 1,960 (140 x 14) calories per day.  This is just an estimate a fitness professional can give a more accurate assessment.

 Q. Why is it harder to lose weight each time you gain it back?

A. "Because no matter how you drop pounds -- whether it's through dieting, exercise, or a combination of both -- you will inevitably lose some muscle, and that slows down your basal metabolic rate," explains Jackie Newgent, R.D., a New York City based nutrition consultant. Chronic yo yo dieting throughout your life can cause damage to your heart.  As such, the same effort that is placed on weight loss should be placed on maintaining your achieved ideal weight.

Q. How do I stop cravings due to diet changes?

A. I've found that keeping tempting food out of sight helps.  On days where I feel to have my cheat food I cut serving size for example, instead of having two slices of bread I have one and I always set aside one day a week for my ice-cream day.  Additionally, eating on time, drinking sufficient water has helped minimise my cravings.

Q. Can cutting Carbs be unhealthy?

A. "You'll be better able to maintain your weight loss if you don't have to permanently eliminate or restrict a single food group," explains Densie Webb, R.D.  Carb cutting should not be done for extended periods as they provide energy to all cells in the body.  Portion control is important as well as restricting sweets and high fat foods.

Q. Is it true that eating in the late evening makes you put on pounds?

A. Possibly. "You need more calories when you're active and fewer when you're sedentary," explains Jackie Newgent, R.D., a New York City based nutrition consultant.  

Q. How often should I weigh myself when I'm trying to lose weight?

A. There is no definitive study that suggests that weighing yourself often can help with weight loss  however several studies suggest that weighing yourself often can aid in weight control.

Are there any other questions that you would like to have answered?   Please feel free to let me know......