Weight Loss for Women - II

According to research, the ideal fat amount for a lower health risk is 23% - 31% of total body weight in women. Understanding your body’s makeup (no not Lady Clairol or Maybelline) will help you decide on a weight loss program best for your body.

Let us discover what it is about our own bodies that make us feel we are overweight. Just saying you are overweight does not make you overweight. So let’s begin with one important question – do you know why you are overweight?

We can put the answer to this question in perspective by reviewing a few facts that contribute to weight gain:
What kinds of foods do you eat?
How much food do you eat?
Do you include physical activity in your daily lifestyle?
Do you eat for other purposes other than hunger?

Your answer to the four questions above will give you insight into why you are overweight and start you on the path of “getting it right.” This is a key for weight loss for us women.

Weight Loss for Women

Weight loss for women is not an easy task. This could possibly be one of the hardest feats a woman has ever had to tackle. Weight loss for women after childbirth is harder still.

We go through so many weight loss ups and downs. Once we fully recognize and admit that we have a weight problem, we resort to fad diets and quick weight loss schemes that promise unrealistic results.

Before embarking upon a weight loss program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. Explain your weight loss dilemma to your physician during your consultation including the program of weight loss you intend to engage in.

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Standing Still

I have not lost any weight since I lost three pounds from my last reset. I am still motivated to get off 80 pounds! I know it is just a matter of time.