The (not so) Simple Truth About Losing Weight

Everyday, millions of women, men and children begin a diet to lose weight.  If we are overweight, then it is because of one of three reasons.  1.)  We eat too much.  2.)  We don't exercise enough  3.)  We have a medical condition such as endocrine disorder or hormone imbalance. Whatever the reason is, we should always consult our doctor to see if we are healthy enough to begin a diet or exercise program.

Assuming we have done this, then the next step would be to understand that there is no magic pill or supplement that will cause weight loss although there are many supplements that can help us along the way.  The truth is very simple:

In order to lose weight, you must consume less calories than you burn each day.

Your body weight is controlled by how many calorie you eat and how many you burn.  Sounds pretty simple doesn't it?  Well it is, but controlling the ratio of intake to outflow takes out the simplicity, and makes it difficult for us. Exercise is the key to keeping it simple.  Each time we choose to take the stairs instead of the elevator, or walk instead of drive to work, we are choosing to burn the energy or calories we have consumed.    Small lifestyle changes like these can make a huge difference in how our body begins to look and feel.  I have decided to make a commitment this next week to make some of these small changes in my exercise choices.  The few extra calories burned will add up, and help me to keep a better balance of the energy I use vs. the energy I consume.  Try it, and tell me how it goes.  

Until next time, keep working on that healthy, happy life you deserve.

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