Reducing the intake of refined carbohydrates can also assist in weight loss 
or at least speed the process of weight loss.

>From: Basma Al Yami <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [SDOH] Reduction of overweight
>Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:08:46 +0400
>
>
>
>Yes, I believe you can reduce your weight without excersicing; however, 
>your body will not look as good as you have expected -depending on how many 
>Kgs you've lost. excersicing is required to re-shape your body and get 
>saggy!
>This is what I can find as weight loss tips, I hope it will help you:
>
>
>Determine with the help of your physician how much weight has to be 
>reduced.
>
>
>Set several short term realistic goals .
>
>
>Reward yourself each time you make progress (Not food items).( Like I will 
>buy a new sandals if I reduce this  much pounds or Kgs)
>
>
>Even small weight losses have shown to be beneficial.
>
>
>Make gradual changes in eating habits. (The human body reacts negatively 
>when calories are reduced by slowing basal metabolic rate. This makes 
>weight loss harder.)
>
>
>You will lose weight when you burn more calories than you consume. Hence 
>eating less and being more active help in losing weight.
>
>
>Sound eating habits keep you out of putting on weight.
>
>
>Stay motivated to lose weight.
>
>
>Slow weight loss is the safest and most effective. ( one to one and half 
>pound per week).
>
>
>Gradual weight loss, promote long term loss of body fat.
>
>
>A person who is moderately active needs daily, 33 calories per kg of body 
>weight to maintain his weight .
>
>
>Reducing calories intake by 300 per day and increasing the physical 
>activity to burn 200 calories per day results in weight loss of 400 Gms per 
>week.
>
>
>To satisfy basic nutritional needs eat a variety of foods every day. Choose 
>from each of the five food groups milk, meat, fruit, vegetable and cereals. 
>Balanced food plans  encourage making wise choices about everyday food 
>choices. This type of diet helps  to stay at your proper weight for life.
>
>
>Allow for an occasional treat.
>
>
>Evaluate your eating pattern.
>
>
>Try to cut down on foods high in fats and sugar.
>
>
>Most successful weight – loss plans stress on reduction in both calories 
>and the amount of fat eaten
>
> 
>
>To read moe you can visit this site: 
>http://www.ayurhelp.com/obesity/obesity_tips.htm
>
>
>
>Regards,
>
>
>Basma Q. Al Yami
>
>P.O. Box 72202
>
>United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
>
>(ZU - M80000209)
>
>
>From: Omay Al-hatmy <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Social Determinants of Health <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [SDOH] Reduction of overweight
>Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:56:41 +0400
> >Can overweight be reduced only by dieting alone? if no why?please
> >advice
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