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We live in a world where it’s too easy to be sedentary. Less exercise and access to convenience foods is really starting to take a toll on people’s health. The best way to get back on track to a healthy lifestyle is to make an appointment with your physician to get some expert advice.

Your physician will provide you with guidance to make sure that the diet plan you might be considering is right for you. They might require some blood be drawn to make sure your blood sugar levels are normal and that your Thyroid is functioning properly. They’ll also do a basic exam by having you stand on a to doctors scales determine your current weight and your optimum weight. Your physician will talk to you about an alternative meal plan but also make sure that the new diet will not put you at risk.

Many people have the ability and determination to stick to a new food regime and exercise plan. However, many struggle with what to eat and when and how to exercise to attain the goals you have for your health. For this group of people, you might want to consider making a follow up appointment with a registered dietician or nutritionist.

At the nutritionist, you’ll discuss your current concerns, the way you eat and how you currently exercise. Family medical history will also be a discussion point to help the nutritionist create a meal plan that works for you. After this evaluation, the nutritionist will help you determine how much weight you should lose, the optimal meal plan and exercise program for you and any other issues that might arise from your medical history.

A nutritionist might ask you to invest in a qualify food scale to help you portion out food. The scales provide precision since you are dealing with small quantities. Just like analytical balances, food scales are used to measure small amounts that require accuracy. Digital scales that have clear readouts is an important feature to consider when making a purchase.

Your exercise routine might be as simple as taking a 20 minute walk. Walking not only burns calories, but allows you to take a break from the computer or television and just allows you to focus on your health. Ask friends and family to join you for an exercise class or two or just be there to be supportive in your quest for a healthier you. Before and after exercising, be sure to drink plenty of water, at least eight full glasses of water a day is recommended. Eat small, nutritious meals throughout the day and stash healthy snacks around your desk and couch for those times you need a little something extra.

It’s important to create attainable goals for yourself and make it a lifestyle change that will last a lifetime.

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It seems as if there is a new fad diet every day. Every new diet pitchman comes on the television or radio telling you how easy it is to lose weight. They also tell you that there is a secret to losing weight, or a new breakthrough that doctors don’t want you to know about. The one thing they all have in common is that they try to make it sound as though you can lose weight without hard work and sacrifice. They’re all wrong.

At the end of the day, if you want to weigh less the next time you step on your doctor’s scale, you need to take in fewer calories than you burn. For most people, that means two things, eating less and exercising more. For every 3500 calories that you burn off in excess of those you take in, you will lose approximately one pound. 3500 calories sounds like a lot, and it is. If you weigh 180 pounds, for example, you only burn off about 500 calories working out for 40 minutes on the elliptical trainer at your local gym.

If you are not morbidly obese, then most doctors will advocate losing about 1-2 pounds per week through diet and exercise for their patients who need to lose weight. Of course, before beginning any new exercise program, check with your doctor to make sure you’re healthy enough and work up to your goal gradually so you don’t exceed your limits.

So here’s how the One Plus One weight loss program works. Your goal will be to lose two pounds every week: One pound through additional exercise, and one pound through reducing your caloric intake. One Plus One. The first part of the program calls for you to burn an extra 500 calories a day, seven days a week. That’s 3500 calories per week, or roughly one pound of weight loss.

The other half of the program is to reduce your daily intake of calories by 500 over your current level. This, of course assumes that you are at a static weight, neither gaining nor losing before you start he diet. If you are regularly gaining a pound a week, then you got to reduce your caloric intake even more to see best results, but let’s assume you’re starting from equilibrium. Reducing your daily intake of calories by 500 should be done with two goals in mind. First, eat healthier foods. Make as much of your daily diet fruits and vegetables as you can. Avoid processed foods. Eat red meat very sparingly, and eat lean chicken or fish several times a week. Do not drink soda pop, not even zero calorie diet soda.

Second, use portion control to take charge of the number of calories that you eat at each meal. Get a good kitchen scale and measure out your serving sizes when you prepare your meals. You can’t control your calories if you don’t know how much you’re eating. Keep a running tally of your daily calories for a week or two before you start the program to get a baseline daily intake. Then, using portion control and healthy eating habits, reduce your daily intake by 500 calories a day from your baseline.

As always, when you visit your doctor, tell him about your diet and exercise plan, and make sure you are getting an appropriate number of daily calories. He may adjust your daily intake up or down based on your individual situation. Following the One Plus One plan will have you looking forward to stepping on the bathroom scall each week instead of dreading it.