How to lose weight and get in shape.

@brevel Said

Beige food is quite bad for weight gain,

@Mankysparrow Said

eat less and move more, not rocket science.

@shadowen Said

"eat less and move more, not rocket science."

In it's very simplest form that is true. But from a practical standpoint things aren't necessarily quite so simple.

Some people use and store energy more efficiently than others. So you could have two people who are the same age, same sex, same height and weight. They can eat exactly the same thing and do exactly the same amount/type of physical activity and yet get a different outcome.

Some people's bodies for example are very good at maximising the amount of glycogen they are able to produce and store. Where food is scarce, or if the person lives in a feast or famine environment, then this is a great advantage. So too the fact that some people's bodies are very efficient and thus use less glycogen than others when carrying out the same activities. However, in an environment where calorie rich food is in abundance, this efficiency is a disadvantage as it means they are actually more likely to put on weight than someone whose body is energy inefficient.

You also need to take into account your body type and adjust your diet accordingly. Again an optimal diet for one body type isn't an optimal diet for a different body type.

When it comes to exercise you also want to target specific energy systems. You also need to ensure that you undertake correct warm up and preparation to move exercises, along with correct warm downs. You also need to make sure that you are eating the right foods at the right time to maximise results.

At the end of the day losing weight in and of itself shouldn't be the aim. The aim should be to increase overall health and functionality, and this means doing more than simply eating less and moving more.

@magically_delicious Said

Totally agree. I've been adamant about getting real with my weight loss this year. For me it means coming to terms with not eating sugar, period. Not only is it incredibly addicting for me, but I have very good insulin response when I eat sugary or starchy food. I can pack on the pounds and need to eat veggies, meat, and fruit if I want to stay thin. It kind of sucks but it's worth it.