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Weight Management Methods?

By Linda Scott

Many times people are on the lookout for some quick weight loss when what they actually need is weight management. What does weight management actually mean? You've got to begin with a few other definitions first. Do you understand what your ideal body weight really means and how to find it?

Your perfect body weight has been decided by actuaries ( number crunchers who research thousands of info inputs to get to the right answer for a selection of analysis topics ) employing a formula based on your age, height, sex and frame size.

Your perfect weight is basically a range and since there are only 3 frame sizes you'll find yourself virtually between 2 of the frame sizes and might finish up with two different ideal weights.

When you have your ideal weight target you need to compare your actual weight to the target and see how much you have to lose if any. A safe weight management program would have you lose no more than two pounds a week and will change your caloric intake when you reach the target weight to maintain that target for the future.

Any weight management program will also include some form of exercise that should be developed by a fitness consultant who also has a good understanding of nutrition. Before starting any kind of exercising plan you should talk to your doctor first to establish any probable health issues before going to your local fitness center or YMCA to talk to a physical tutor to get assessed and have an exercising plan set up to help reach your target weight.

Some of your fitness assessment may involve a timed run on a treadmill and several weight measurements on some weight machines and a short health history which will ask you about any joint or arthritis Problems to determine whether you need to avoid high impact exercise or not.

With so many fitness centers having a spread of machines no matter what the condition of your knees are you will find a machine that can help you achieve the level of fitness and exercise you need to add to your weight management program.

Having a planned diet on a weekly basis so you can count your calories and fat intake together with a set exercising programme that can tell you how many calories you are burning with each additional exercise will give you daily feedback in your war against weight gain. - 26706

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