Body fat. If we didn't have any, we'd be dead, but most of us could stand to shed some excess body fat here and there. Excess body fat can show up anywhere. Whether you have a bra roll, muffin top, pot belly, thunder thighs, or too much junk in the trunk, there are many ways to get rid of body fat.
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Body fat doctor tips
What's the best way to reduce, or lose, stubborn body fat?
Liposuction can be used for isolated or stubborn areas of fat - not as a generic weight loss technique. Answering yes to the following questions is a good start:
- Have you made a determined effort to lose the stomach roll through exercise and diet?
- If you are average height, do you weigh less than 200 pounds? We would be careful to perform liposuction on patients over 200 pounds due to the effects of anesthesia.
- Are you in good health?
- Are you near your target weight? Liposuction would be possible only if you are not morbidly obese (source: Kris M. Reddy, MD). See more >>
The diet industry is a billion dollar business because people are constantly looking for the next best diet, or easiest way to lose weight. First, it's never easy because in most of us will power is significantly lacking. Second, it doesn't take a fancy diet to lose weight. The fact is it's Calories In vs. Calories Out. It's really simple, if you take in less calories then burn in a day you'll lose weight.
First you must determine your daily calorie needs. There are many websites that can help you figure this out. A pound is equal to 3500 calories, so theoretically, if a person took in 500 calories less then they burnt each day, he or she would lose a pound in 7 days. Calories add up fast, so this method requires diligence and attentiveness.
Next, find an exercise you like to do and stick to it. One of the most difficult things for people to do is exercise after a long day of work. Nonetheless, when done regularly, it becomes a very satisfying routine.
Finally, don't fret when you're working hard but the weight isn't coming off. It may be because you're gaining muscle weight (source: Christopher Hess, MD). See more >>
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