Female weightloss begins with determining why women are overweight in the first place. Women are less likely than men to exercise
and they don’t eat enough vegetables.
Overweight women are also likely to be impulsive eaters and are more
prone to stress eating.
How much you
weigh depends on several factors.
First of all, any
female weight loss advice should begin with an analysis of how much and what
kind of foods you eat. Most women who
are not trying to lose weight should get around 1600 calories a day. But not all calories are created equal. 100 calories worth of green beans with almond
slivers are a whole different ball game from 100 calories worth of hershey’s
chocolate with almonds. In addition to the
calories, you need to look at the nutrients, the fiber, and the grams of fat.
But, most women
get more calories than they need to maintain their weight. Part of this is due to poor impulse
control. There’s just too many calories
available to us. But another part has to
do with women underestimating just how many calories in the food they eat. Serving sizes have exploded but people still
count the calories as if they were the traditional smaller servings. Female weight loss requires that women accurately
count every calorie.
If your lifestyle
includes a lot of activity, you are less likely to be worried about female weight loss. However, if you live a
highly sedentary life, you probably are packing on the pounds. Look for ways to move more. This doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym
either. Playing with the kids, mopping
the floor, and gardening are all excellent kinds of movement.
What you consume
and how many calories you burn off are directly under your control. But other factors that are outside of your
control impact female weight loss as well.
For instance, your genetic make up has a lot to do with whether you get
fat. Fast metabolism tends to run in families
and it is typical to see entire families of fat or skinny people.
Your age also has
an impact on your weight as you tend to burn calories more slowly as you
age. This “middle age spread” must be
aggressively combated if you want to keep your weight under control. And, it is important that you do so for the
sake of your health. Heart disease,
cancer, and diabetes are all linked with weight issues.
Finally, the
state of your health can play a role in female weight loss. Some medications are known for causing weight
gain. And, some physical conditions
limit mobility which means that you don’t burn as many calories.
The key to female
weight loss is setting achievable goals and sticking to the plan. Accept that there are things you can control
– and control them. Also accept that
there are things beyond your control and you will have to compensate in the
other areas.