• 16 April 2020 | Mozambique

    Weight Balance

Remind yourself of your personal goals, and decide if weight loss or weight maintenance is one of them. It is easy to say that weight gain is inevitable during this time, but that is not necessarily true. There are ways to help you achieve your goals by dedicating time to taking care of yourself.

Healthy Weight

If you’re currently at a healthy weight, you’re already one step ahead of the game. To stay at a healthy weight, it’s worth doing a little planning now. Or maybe you are overweight but aren’t ready to lose weight yet. If this is the case, preventing further weight gain is a worthy goal.

As people age, their body composition gradually shifts — the proportion of muscle decreases and the proportion of fat increases. This shift slows their metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. In addition, some people become less physically active as they get older, increasing the risk of weight gain. 

 

 The good news is that weight gain can be prevented by choosing a lifestyle that includes good eating habits and daily physical activity. By   avoiding weight gain, you avoid higher risks of a number of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood   pressure, osteoarthritis, and some forms of cancer.

 Choosing an Eating Plan to Prevent Weight Gain

 So, how do you choose a healthful eating plan that will enable you to maintain your current weight? The goal is to make a habit out of   choosing foods that are nutritious and healthful. To learn more, visit healthy eating

 If your goal is to prevent weight gain, choose foods that supply the appropriate number of calories to maintain your weight. This number   varies from person to person. It depends on many factors, including your height, weight, age, sex, and activity level. For more information   please visit prevent weight gain. 

Get Moving!

 
In addition to a healthy eating plan, an active lifestyle will help you maintain  your weight. Regular physical activity can reduce your risk for many chronic diseases and help keep your body healthy and strong. This makes it more likely you’ll maintain your weight.

Although physical activity is an integral part of weight management, it’s also a vital part of health in general. Regular physical activity can reduce your risk for many chronic diseases and it can help keep your body healthy and strong. Click here to learn more about how physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight.

 

 

 

Self-monitoring

You may also find it helpful to weigh yourself on a regular basis. If you see a few kilos creeping on, take the time to examine your lifestyle. With these strategies, you make it more likely that you’ll catch small weight gains more quickly.

Ask yourself
  • Has my activity level changed? Use a diary to track your physical activity.
  • Am I eating more than usual? Keeping a food diary for a few days may make you more aware of your eating choices.
If you ask yourself these questions and find that you’ve decreased your activity level or made some poor food choices, make a commitment to yourself to get back on track. If you find that you’ve decreased your activity level or made some poor food choices, make a commitment to yourself to get back on track.