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See intentional weight loss.
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To help prevent an increase in weight:
- Avoid the following:
- Avoid a sedentary lifestyle by increasing your activity level:
- Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week
- Increase physical activity in general by walking rather than driving.
- Climb stairs rather than using an elevator or escalator.
- Reduce consumption of food that is high in fat and sugar.
For additional help in losing weight:
- Join a support group (see eating disorders - support group). Many people find it easier to follow a reduction diet and exercise program if they join a group of people with similar problems.
- Avoid over-the-counter drugs that claim to aid in weight loss -- most are ineffective, and some can be dangerous.
Also, be sure to set realistic goals for weight reduction. A loss of 1 to 2.5 pounds a week may seem slow, but losing weight too fast often does not work. Weight lost quickly is usually regained quickly.
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