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One of the most common complaints I hear from patients, particularly frequent dieters, is: “I’m able to lose weight, but I struggle to keep it off.” Well, most of us know that lower calorie intake offset by higher calorie expenditure leads to weight loss. Which perhaps explains why there are so many low-calorie diets out there today that promise an end to all your weight problems. Unfortunately, many of these low-calorie quick-fix diets don’t solve the long-term problem of maintained weight loss, masking only the short-term problems and creating an even bigger problem later down the track.
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Take a break and get fit at lunchtime. Research shows lunch break exercise helps alleviate stress and boost energy. Try jogging, walking, lifting weights, swimming, or cycling and make a midday workout a permanent healthy routine.
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Food labels provide a wide range of information to assist you in making healthy food choices. Food regulations require most packaged foods and drinks to contain information about the contents of the package. This information can allow us to make more informed decision about the products we buy.
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Weight gain occurs when more energy is consumed through food than the energy used through physical activity. Eating larger portions, food high in kilojoules, and sedentary lifestyles; is contributing to increasing rates of overweight and obesity. In Australia, 62% of adults and 25% of children are currently overweight or obese.
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Getting fat just happens; marriage is not to blame. It is easier to play the blame game than it is to take responsibility. Maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge. It is essential to accept the need for change. This starts with unconditional self-acceptance. Marriage is a partnership but each partner must be responsible for their own wellbeing.
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The first step on the road to a fi tter, slimmer body is always the hardest but dietitian Taryn Swift has planned a strict short-term regime that helps people drop kilos quickly. Taryn says a daily intake of 5000 kilojoules (1250 calories) should include a variety of food groups in strictly controlled portions.
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