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Exercising, Yet, You Aren't Losing Weight! Understand Why?

Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Exercise and Binge- a wasted effort: An hour of brisk walk expends barely 250 calories and then if you binge on a burger of 350calories, your exercise effort is wasted. You tend to add on 100 calories that readily convert to body fat. Consume fewer calories than what you burn, to lose weight.  Track energy intake and expenditure with calorie counters frequently.

Exercise, hormones and appetite- Exercise alters energy balance of the body. Even small changes in energy balance can produce rapid changes in the hormones associated with appetite, specifically acylated ghrelin that induces hunger and leptin that reduces it. Intense exercise lowers ghrelin and suppresses appetite. However, emerging research indicates diverse responses. Appetite is markedly reduced in men after workout, while women experience hunger pangs. The reason is female body strives to hold on to every ounce of fat to maintain energy stores for reproduction.

Similarly, obese persons are likely to binge after workouts. In fact, high body fat content in obese raise leptin levels and is supposed to put off hunger. But with increased adiposity, the body becomes resistant to actions of hormone leptin.

 

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01 August, 2010 | sujata | Reply

sujata I love to read your articles...

14 June, 2010 | Neena | Reply

Neena Thanks Geetanjali for your tips on exercising.

14 June, 2010 | Geetanjali | Reply

Geetanjali Dear Neena,

Research on the best time of the day to exercise is still underway. But the best time for exercise is not yet established. Those who exercise in the morning are more consistent and stick to their regimen. The ones who exercise in the afternoon are considered to have better strength, endurance and are less likely to get injured. People are more alert in the afternoon and the body temperature is highest and muscles are warm and flexible. Evening exercise improves sleep quality, but late evening exercise disturbs it.

The bottom line, you have a choice to decide the best time to exercise based on your personal goals, lifestyle, work schedule. Most important, be consistent make the regimen a part of your daily routine to attain maximal benefit.

Geetanjali Kelkar, PhD
Dietitian
Nutrition Vista

14 June, 2010 | Geetanjali | Reply

Geetanjali Dear Sanjana,

While trying to lose weight with a specific exercise and dietary regimen, the body gets used this regimen and there is no further weight loss, or you reach a plateau. To break this plateau you need to change the exercise and diet pattern. Changing the exercise will challenge your body, it will respond differently. Increase the number of sets or duration of activity. You can increase your activity by 10-20 minutes by climbing stairs, walking to the shop or a stroll after meals. Alternating cardio and resistance training would also help.

Geetanjali Kelkar, PhD
Dietitian
Nutrition Vista.

14 June, 2010 | Geetanjali | Reply

Geetanjali Dear Laura

Thank you for your comment. I agree with you, weight watchers should follow a specific exercise regimen and also count calories and food intake. Along with calories, the proportion of macronutrients and micronutrient intake should be considered to prevent any nutritional deficiencies while losing weight. Hunger hormones work differently in obese and women. Many end up binging, even after 10-20 minutes workout. And this has a negative impact on weight loss.

Geetanjali Kelkar, PhD
Dietitian
Nutrition Vista.

14 June, 2010 | Sanjana | Reply

Sanjana Hi Geetanjali,In my case I need to lose at least 10 more kgs. I managed to lose around 6 kgs with my initial workout,I only eat the amount suggested by my dietitian and with my life style I can only spare 40 mts for any exercise regime, but typically as you said I am not able to loose any more. So will it help if I alternate between cardio one day and resistance exercise the next and keep alternating my exercise regime?
Thanks
Sanjana

14 June, 2010 | Neena | Reply

Neena Does it matter at what time you exercise in the day?

13 June, 2010 | laura | Reply

laura Exercise is great, but you need to factor in calories consumed and your energy expenditure in order to lose weight. I am a fitness professional and certified weight loss coach. I have assisted many individuals in losing over 20,000lbs. Contact me at anytime if you would like more info.

10 June, 2010 | Geetanjali Kelkar | Reply

Geetanjali Kelkar One more important thing to consider while exercising is the target heart rate. Calculate your target heart rate using a simple calculator. It gives you the range at which your body burns fat. Exercising in this zone improves your body composition and promotes heart health. To know more sign up for NutritionVista.
Geetanjali Kelkar, PhD
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29 May, 2010 | Geeta | Reply

Geeta Hi,
I also face similar problem.I used to be 9 kgs overweight, with diet contol and physical activity I have reduced my weight by 3 kgs,but after that it doesnt seen to budge inspite of consistent efforts.Will try to follow suggestions given in article for sure.

26 May, 2010 | Janki Patel | Reply

Janki Patel Hi Geetanjali,
Nice article. I am facing quite similar problem. Weight reduction is difficult with hypothyroidism.But i will surely put your suggestions in to effect.

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