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How To Lose Weight - Step by Step - Weight Loss Step #3
Now that you have an idea of your recommended weight, let's touch on some important issues that you'll need to keep in mind where 'recommended weight' is concerned.
1. Your recommended weight is not set in stone and is highly-apt to shift over the years such as during pregnancy, illness and the ageing process. What might be an ideal weight today, might translate to another number in your future. Therefore, ALL recommended weight charts should be used as a pattern to help establish a healthy goal weight.
2. Frame size has a big impact on our recommended weight. Although most recommended weight charts contain a 'small, medium and large' option, some individuals are in-between frame sizes. Some may contain a very large skeletal frame while others, a very, very tiny skeletal frame.
3. We are often asked, "What time of day is best to weigh? How often should I weigh? What type of weight scales do you recommend?"
- We recommend weighing first-thing in the morning, right after you make a trip to the potty. As a note, fluids (urine in this case) weigh heavily. We also recommend weighing in your birthday suit - or as close to that as possible. Some jammies weigh heavily and might show 2-3 pounds over true weight.
- We recommend weighing as often as you like! In fact, this can assist you in learning a lot about your weight - such as foods that might cause a false increase in weight due to their high sodium content, or if you're female, how your period influences your weight.
- We only recommend electronic weight scales. In our experience, the scales with needle-dials are highly inaccurate over time. I've personally seen an individual weigh almost 10 pounds more than they did on an electronic weight scales. This individual discovered that their pants were fitting more snug; they also took care in the foods they ate in their daily diet. When the needle-scales kept saying their weight was on target, the individual splurged - thinking they could add more calories into their daily diet. Weight gain ensued and when the needle-scales kept saying their weight was where it needed to be, they purchased an electronic weight scales and discovered the 10-pound mistake.
4. Foods high in sodium can trigger false weight gain, so if you consume foods high in sodium (salt) it may take 2-3 days for weight to stabilize. If you are female, there are certain times when you may experience false weight gain - such as amid periods.
5. Keep in mind that amid the weight loss process, weight will go up and weight will go down. It's not unusual for weight to remain the same for a couple of weeks at a time, only to experience a sudden drop in weight.
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Causes of Weight Gain - Weight gain is not always due to over eating. Stress, lack of sleep - even growing older can add pounds. The good news is that they can be controlled and eliminated with a bit of Diet Savvy. Causes of Weight Gain
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