Why does it seem that no matter how hard you try to lose weight you seem to struggle with it or only lose a couple of pounds. It may not be your willpower, but rather your body’s chemistry.
A leading authority on weight loss and obesity, Dr. Aronne is director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, a multidisciplinary obesity research and treatment center that he developed and founded in 1986. He is clinical professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Aronne states when talking about his new book The Skinny: "Weight loss isn’t about priorities, willpower or wanting it badly enough. Rather, it’s about your body, your brain and your hormones." "And if you don’t first re-sensitize your weight-regulation mechanisms, typical approaches to weight loss, such as portion control and calorie counting, just won’t work."
According to Dr. Aronne, our bodies are programmed to resist weight loss that goes beyond roughly 7 percent of total body weight. That means that if you weigh 200 pounds, you may be able to lose fewer than 14 pounds before the going gets tough. The reason, he explains, is that the body’s metabolism and weight-regulating hormones — like insulin and leptin — drop faster than your body loses fat, making your brain think your weight is near normal even though you’re still overweight. This leaves dieters hungry, even after they’ve eaten all the calories they need.
Dr. Aronne tips are many of which I discuss with you quite frequently and teach you in the Weight Loss Is Made Easy meal plans program.
Among his specific tips:
* Eat a Protein Breakfast. People who eat breakfast are more successful at losing weight because it helps control appetite and cravings throughout the day. High-protein, low-starch foods like a vegetable frittata are best. Avoid juices that pass through the body too quickly. Eat grapefruit or melon instead.
* Exercise in the morning. Putting off your gym visit until later in the day increases the chances that something will come up to derail your plans. And don’t think of making up for it with a longer weekend session. How often you exercise is more important than the length of each exercise session.
* Eat your salad and vegetables first. Dig into the leafy greens before you start the main course. This will curb your appetite by making you feel full. Other foods to keep you feeling sated include soups and spicy foods.
* Watch less television. By turning off the television you will automatically be more active.
* Look for hidden causes of weight gain. Sleep disorders and medications can cause weight gain. Appropriate management can help with weight loss.
Much of what Dr. Aronne teaches and what I teach is not just re-programming your mind, but rather re-programming your body to benefit from healthy eating plans.
You can know all the healthy eating guidelines in the world, but sometimes it comes down to following healthy eating plans that help you reprogram your body before you actually see success.
Yours in health,
Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS
America’s Trusted Weight Loss Expert
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