No matter what diet or exercise routine you follow, weight-loss boils down to having a daily calorie deficit. This can be done through either diet alone, regular exercise, or a combination of both.
For example, you can cut out 200 calories from your daily meals and burn 300 calories by exercising. This means you have a 500 calorie deficit. Although it is impossible to pinpoint a specific number, a general rule of thumb is that 3,500 calories is equivalent to one pound (half kilogram) of body weight.
Curious about your BMI and caloric needs per day? Try one of our handy calculators to help get you started. Talk to your doctor before attempting to lose a significant amount of weight or starting a new exercise program.
Surgical Procedures
Although diet and exercise are considered the best ways to lose weight, it can be too difficult for some people. For obese individuals who are unable to exercise normally or those with physical limitations, surgery is a possible option.
Bariatric surgery is a collective term for surgical procedures that alter the normal pathway of digestion. Gastric bypass and gastric band placement are two well-known procedures.
A gastric bypass surgery involves reducing the usable stomach size and connecting it directly to the small intestine. Only a small amount of food can fit into the new stomach pouch, resulting in less food and caloric intake through the mouth. Alternatively, gastric bands work by pinching the upper portion of the stomach. This makes you feel fuller more quickly, therefore, suppressing appetite and reducing food intake.
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