Individualized diet and exercise

When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise plans are not a one-size fits all proposition. For your plan to be most effective, you need a diet and exercise plan individualized.

When considering how to develop an individualized plan, there are several questions that you must answer.

How much weight do you lose?

Whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds or more, you have to set a goal. Since mental functions better when you know what you are after, with this, you give him something to strive for. In addition, you can come up with a rough estimate of how long it can take you to lose weight.

What is your fitness level?

Knowing your fitness level, you can determine what exercises you can do and the intensity level that you can use. If you are a sedentary person, then you do not want to start your exercise program by jogging immediately. You will need to build up to that by walking, then increase the intensity. The same is true for other types of exercises.

Of course, the more fit you are, the more intense your workouts can be, which leads to more calories burned.

How much time you have to spend?

Diet is of course a 24-7 commitment. However, how much physical activity you can devote to your diet plays a big role in how you will quickly lose weight. All things being equal, someone who can devote an hour to exercise in mourning and the evening will lose more than someone who can not spend 30 minutes a day.

If you can not spend as much time as you want, it’s okay. Just realize that it will take a little longer for you to drop the pounds, so do not get discouraged.

Do you have health problems?

As it effects what physical activities you can do and what you can and can not eat, health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, injuries and other conditions will have an effect your ability to lose weight. Keep this in mind when sorting the expectations of your plan.

Also, to avoid making your more serious health problems, if any still get advice from your doctor or health care professional before starting your diet and exercise plan.

Once you have answered these questions, you can now tailor a plan to meet your individual needs. At the same time, the answers may help you avoid setbacks by providing pitfalls that can occur, and also give you a rough estimate of how long it will take you to lose weight.