Weight Loss

FACTORS INFLUENCING WEIGHT LOSS

Various factors influence the success of your weight loss journey:

✔️Portion control :It’s important to understand how you can balance and portion control your meals – if you eat large portions of refined carbs, too much fruits or high-fat & sugar meals, it will lead to weight gain.

 ✔️Insulin Resistance :Carbohydrates are broken down into sugar and once absorbed into your bloodstream it acts as energy for your body. Too much glucose(sugar) in the blood, requires more insulin to regulate sugar levels. An imbalance causes the cells to resist the working of insulin. Your pancreas works harder to get rid of the excess sugar and the remaining sugars get stored as fats. 

✔️Calorie-dense meals :Junk foods, luxuries and sugar containing beverages are jam packed with calories. If you are eating more calories and not burning sufficient energy with exercise, it will result in weight gain.

✔️Physical inactivity :Exercise helps to boost your metabolism and ensures you burn those extra fats. Unfortunately you cannot guarantee sustainable weight loss without being active. 

✔️Fluids :Steer clear from sugar-containing beverages since they are very high in calories. Aim for 6-8 glasses of water to boost your metabolism and keep you energized. 

✔️Fiber focused :A diet lacking fiber rich meals like wholegrain cereals, bread, brown rice, lentils, fruit and vegetables will keep you feeling hungry often, leading to snacking often and over portioning – resulting in weight gain.