The reason behind this is that our body thinks fat will be needed in the future to use for energy as less calories are being consumed. It therefore slows down metabolism (the chemical process whereby substances, including fat, are broken down to produce energy).

This can then have a knock on affect if you then give up your diet. This may be due to frustration at not seeing results or weight loss. Your metabolism will now be a lot less efficient than previously and even though you may not be eating as much as before, you will find yourself gaining weight faster.

Another point worth noting is that although you lose both fat and muscle in equal amounts during weight loss, you will find that when the weight is regained, it will be mostly fat.

 For these reasons, most dieters who lose weight will end up putting back on part, if not all of the weight they have lost.

 We can therefore see why crash and fad diets will not work. It is definitely not advisable if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle long term.

Many ‘gimmicky’ diets will promise a lot but you will ultimately be recommended things that can be unrealistic and may be detrimental to your health.

Fad diets can have you convinced in a very extreme way. They may have you believing certain foods are not to be touched at all. Possibly convincing you to eliminate certain food group’s altogether (foods that are an essential part of a balanced diet).

This is particularly noticeable in the diets that eliminate carbohydrates (we will talk about these in the next article in this series)

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Simple Exercise For Pregnant Women

Pregnancy is an important period in any woman’s life where we have to make lots of changes in our lifestyle. We may have to stop smoking, start eating healthy food and ensure that we do some simple exercises to remain fit throughout the pregnancy for an easy and comfortable delivery.

It is always better to start simple exercises at the early stages of pregnancy to experience its maximum benefits. With an early start to exercise in pregnancy, the body gets ready for the added strain of pregnancy, and of course, labor and delivery.

By exercising during pregnancy, you tend to lower the risk of developing gestational diabetes. In addition to this, regular exercising tends to make your body more flexible, so that you can overcome the physical discomfort that is associated with pregnancy.

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You also benefit with an increased sense of well being and tend to feel less tired. You also experience much more satisfaction with the natural changes that occur in your body. Remember that the fitter you are you lower the active phase of labor and the chances of a forceps delivery or cesarean section.

With exercise, you benefit with an increase in the strength of your bodies natural structure, an increase in physical comfort, posture and support of your body. Doctors advise taking a brisk walk every day in the fresh air to ensure that your muscles are toned up. Don’t forget to wear sensible shoes depending on the distance you intend to walk and the present weather conditions.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Kegels or pelvic floor exercises are also helpful in reducing the risk of tearing the perineum during delivery and in strengthening the pelvic floor muscles that tend to loosen after the delivery.

Pre Natal exercise will improve the flexibility of your body. However this does not mean that as a pregnant woman we can do any form of yoga or flexibility exercise to benefit our bodies. It is better to attend a specific prenatal exercise class meant to induce beneficial effects in pregnant women.

Precautions to take while exercising

Pregnant women have to exercise carefully when in warm water such as an indoor pool as too much exercise can lead to a rise in body temperature. This is not healthy for mother or baby. If you want to do some strenuous exercise besides walking, you should seek the guidance of your doctor or an exercise professional.

Pregnant women should always remember to exercise comfortably and not to take up any form of high intensity anaerobic exercise. You should ensure your body is cool, especially in the first trimester when the baby is more sensitive to high temperatures. When exercising, wear comfortable clothing and drinks lots of water.

Once you cross the fourth month, avoid lying flat on your back as this only compresses the important blood vessels to your heart. This in turn reduces the amount of blood that the body receives.

And last, but not least, avoid playing strenuous games or exercise like horse riding, skiing and contact sports as they bring along with them the risk of abdominal trauma.

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