Long
Term Maintenance of Weight Loss
In a study looking at
a large number of individuals who had maintained a loss of 30 pounds for
five years, the most significant factor for maintaining the weight loss
was increased physical activity. Writh the weight loss and increased
activity all individuals experienced improvements in energy level, physical
mobility, general mood, self-confidence, and physical health.
American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 1997: 66(2);239-246
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Comment:
One of the most common goals among participants in the Health Equations
Program is weight loss. However the vast majority of individuals
have fairly sedentary lifestyles. The saying "Inertia breeds inertia,"
meaning the less we move the less we feel inclined to move, applies to
the human body. You do not have to be an athlete to be physically
active. A vigorous walk for 30-40 minutes at least four times per
week is all that it takes to get the benefits described in the above study.
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