Avoiding Inevitable Weight Gain |
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Did I trick you with that title? Is any kind of weight gain “inevitable”? I say no. There are many misconceptions out there that at certain points in our life weight gain may seem inevitable, but that’s not necessary the case. Whether it is the freshman 15, the weight the creeps on during menopause, or middle-age spread, it is very easy to think we are doomed to gain weight no matter what. You can beat these inevitable gains with careful attention to your diet and a proper exercise plan you don’t have to worry about extra weight gain.
That is not to say that there are not medications or medical problems that do lead to weight gain. That is another problem entirely. For this article, I’m focusing rather on the mindset that weight gain is inevitable at certain stages of our lives. Once you get past this mindset it is much easier to start developing a solution and when you have a heads up about the potential to gain weight, you will have all the tools you need to avoid it.
Why not start with the freshman 15? It is quite common for students to put on weight once they leave home and have to make their own food choices. Many students are suddenly presented with numerous fast food options at the cafeteria and when they are pressed for time or stressed it is all too easy to make a bad food decision. Instead of reaching for that piece of pizza, it is important to recognize this behavior and take steps prevent it. While much of this is dependent on the emphasis that is placed on healthy food at home, students can make their own choices once they realize the damage they can do to their health by eating the wrong kinds of food.
Menopause is another major problem for women and in some cases it is more difficult to avoid gaining weight during this period of your life. However with care and diet adjustment it is possible to avoid gaining weight while you are going through menopause. The key is understanding how many calories your body needs at this point. Many of us do not realize that as we age, our caloric needs decrease. Speak with your doctor about your concerns of menopausal weight gain and determine how many calories you actually do need.Last up is middle-age spread. If left unchecked, you can easily gain weight during middle-age, especially as you become less active. Once again we are dealing with the fact that our caloric needs change as we age and we may not be getting enough exercise during this stage in our lives. By recognizing those early on you can take steps to prevent middle-age spread and that is a lot easier than trying to fix it once it has occurred.
There is a lot to be said for having a healthy diet plan and exercise plan no matter how old you are. Take the time to listen to your body and learn what it needs. No one needs to be a slave to weight gain, and with proper care and attention it is possible to avoid so-called inevitable weight gain.
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December 12th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Lazy Man,
You got me with that headline!
When I saw it in my feed reader, I thought something was wrong and your blog had been replaced with a Fat Acceptance blog.
December 17th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I think the major cause of weight gain is that people simply become less active. What’s worse, the less you do, the more likely you are to eat because you’re bored. Taking up an active hobby, like walking, is never a bad idea.