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Weight Loss and Energy Expenditure
We know that our body uses food for energy and excess energy that results in excess fat. This means that if you eat more than what your body needs to carry out their daily activities you will gain weight.
Therefore, the most effective way to burn fat is to reduce the amount of calories you consume and increase the level of physical activity. So the key terms when talking about weight loss are “diet” and “exercise“.
Introduce changes gradually
Small changes can make a big difference. You might think the weight loss as a permanent change in your eating habits. While weight loss goals are usually marked in weeks these changes should be held to over the months and years.
Increase your physical activity
Someone who increases the amount of exercise and maintain the same diet and calorie intake it will probably lose weight. You need not register yourself in a gym. Just a mild exercise as a 20-minutes walk will benefit if you meet most weekdays. Keep in mind that whenever you exercise more than usual will be burning fat.
A variety of ways to increase the activity you do. Playing a sport, go to aerobics classes, running, walking, swimming or cycling. All enhance your fitness. You just have to find an activity that you find it accessible. Thus it is more likely that you include in your routine.