The Science Behind Weight Loss

Lose weight is the ultimate goal of those people who relentlessly try every bit of advises from both professional dietitians and self-made gurus of countless diets.

The authenticity of every claim has been tried and scrutinized. Many have been debunked but some have remained to be true to their assertions. But in any case, a universal and yet simple truth remains about weight lose that science have proven true.

It is a simple equation of addition and subtraction; a balance of intake and output. Your weight is the result of how much you have eaten and drunk; and how much of that your body have used to fuel your physical activities.  

Modern times have exposed us to unhealthy food, lifestyles and environment. We have easy access to processed foods, which are not only cheap but also contains a lot of calories. Stress and pollution add to the negative effects that tend to support obesity.

There is a need to shift the energy balance. It is not enough to balance our calorie input and output. The aim is to cut on calories and let the body use up its reserved calories for fuel. It is only through this that we lose weight.

There are misconceptions about losing weight that we want to get busted through the following posts.

1.       Eat less

2.       Exercise more

3.       You can lose weight in a week’s time

4.       It works for everybody