Obesity is a real problem in Australia. A recent study, which looked at data from 2014/15, found that 63.4% of the population are overweight. If you are worried about your weight, you may be considering signing up to a weight loss program. Weight loss programs can be an effective means of losing excess weight. However, if you have never taken part in a weight loss program before, you may be wondering what it involves. Below is a guide to everything you need to know about weight loss programs.
Diet advice
When you sign up to a weight loss program, you will be given support to lose weight. A leading cause of obesity is diet. If you eat a diet which contains lots of high-fat, high-sugar, junk foods, you will soon start to pile on the pounds. By changing your diet, you can reduce your calorie intake which will help you to lose weight. Your mentor will provide you with detailed diet advice which will recommend foods which are low in fat but high in fibre. The diet will primarily consist of grains, vegetables, fruit and lean meat. Many diet plans also contain information and recipes for healthy meals you can cook at home.
Exercise advice
When it comes to losing weight, changing your diet is just one part of the puzzle. If you reduce your intake of calories but do not increase the amount of exercise you do, it is unlikely you will see much improvement. When you exercise, you burn energy. As you deplete your reserves of energy, your body burns fat to compensate. By taking regular exercise, you can shed excess weight in a relatively short period of time. Combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise such as running, power walking or swimming can help you to get in shape. Exercise will also help you to maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system.
Weekly weigh in
Most weight loss programs also have a weekly weigh in when each member of the program will stand on a set of calibrated scales so their weight can be measured. This will help you to monitor your progress as you complete the different stages of the weight loss program and should help you to stay on track.
If you would like to find out more about the range of different weight loss programs which are available, you should contact a provider today for more info.
