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Know Why Losing Weight is difficult

To many, losing weight brings up feelings of deprivation — all those yummy cakes and chocolates suddenly become taboo. Often the way out is to postpone the decision to take action. Maybe you need a fresh perspective of losing weight work for you.

Why is losing weight so hard to do?
Losing weight is often hard because of unrealistic targets we impose on ourselves. It takes us years to put on 5-10 kg or more and yet we push the body to lose it all in a month or so. Unrealistic targets set you up for difficult diets and exercise routines without letting your mind the time to absorb these changes. So while your body gives in your mind does not and this conflict brings pain, hardship, loss, deprivation. A bigger problem that follows is we feel obliged to relieve the pain and tend to relax, and weight gain begins to creep in once more.

What is the right way to lose weight?
Weight gain is a consequence of certain habits we pick up at different phases in life. It is a lifestyle issue not a ‘weight issue’. Solve the ‘faults’ in lifestyle behaviours and the weight will go away. The reverse is not true. Understanding behaviours, emotions, cultural patterns, family obligations and all those little things we do in life that contribute to weight gain is critical. Unless you examine these and make those decisions you will always find losing weight painful.

How much weight should I lose in a month?
There are two considerations you should keep in mind when choosing your monthly target for — one is scientific and the other emotional. Reducing about 500-1000 calories per day from meal plans and exercise is a good start. There are many other factors such as your basal metabolic rate (BMR), age, physical, medical and metabolic issues that need to be considered. The second consideration is your lifestyle behaviours which is very critical to your programme. Many programmes ignore this factor. Quite contrary it has everything to do. A good rate to look for is approximately 2-4 kg.

If all programmes are alike – then where is the choice?
Yes many programmes on the market are alike as they provide you with diet advice and exercise routines. Most of these programmes are typical ‘kilo based programmes’. What they do not provide you is an insight into your lifestyle. So look for a programme that deals in lifestyle programming – they always lead to sustainable . New behaviours lead to new relationships – so why miss out on these.

How is Kaya life different?
Kaya life is the first lifestyle programme in India. It’s the only programme where you get an insight into your lifestyle behaviour that characterises your eating habits, physical activity, weight relation, anxieties, fears and other associations. You truly begin to understand why weight has become a part of your life. You learn to recognise these and then resolve them. What’s more you get a dedicated team to work with you – life coach, dietician, fitness trainer, and body therapist. You are never alone in your journey. They share your issues and successes. Learn to enjoy your .

Written by James · Filed Under Fats 

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