Losing weight can be a confusing process to embark on. One of the main reasons is the proliferation of so many weight loss programs. However, choosing a reliable, effective, and achievable weight loss method is the only sustainable way to shed pounds and keep them off.
Losing weight is a science that requires dedication. Dr. Phil McGraw encapsulated this concept by quoting “It does not take willpower to lose weight; it takes programming”. It is also crucial to understand that sustainable weight loss is not a sprint – it is a marathon.
An article by Rike Aprea on Medium highlighted that while you can lose weight without exercising, there is a high possibility that the weight loss is unsustainable, especially in the long run. What you must aim for is a suitable and achievable weight loss method that effectively sheds the weight and keeps it away for good. Radical and fad diets that include starvation may give quick results but are often impractical and temporary. In fact, they may even do more harm than good, incurring adverse side effects and triggering eating disorders. It is imperative to treat losing weight not solely as a physical endeavor, but also as a social and psychological mechanism. You need tools that can be used to evaluate the weight-loss claims. The math and patterns behind your weight loss must be critically analyzed and quantified to gauge the effectiveness of the weight loss regime and its results. Then, learning how the social and psychological mechanisms impact your eating choices will help you manage your weight healthily and sustainably.
To keep excess weight at bay, you must practice the science of weight loss indefinitely as it is the only sustainable way to keep the weight off. If you want to lose weight effectively, besides understanding that it is a marathon, you should also incorporate weight loss and fitness into your schedule.
Be more cognizant of the science of weight loss and reap its benefits by enrolling in the Nutrition and Healthy Living certificate program offered by Genashtim in collaboration with eCornell.
eCornell courses are approved by SkillsFuture Singapore for SkillsFuture Credit as well as by HRD Corp Malaysia under its SBL-Khas Scheme.