Losing body fat and achieving a healthy body weight is something many people want. Not only is it a real challenge for many people, but often keeping the weight off afterwards can be an even bigger challenge and can lead to long-term yo-yo dieting.
Research suggests that a staggering 80% to 85% of people who lose a large amount of body weight, regain that weight over time (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/healthy-living/obesity/weight-loss-maintenance.html)
There are many reasons for this and some will be discussed.
Firstly, each person is very different. For example, sex, age, body composition, basal metabolic rate all differ between people. Lifestyle factors also play a big role, for example diet, physical activity, sleep patterns, social life, relationships and so on.
This can make knowing what to do very difficult.
Secondly, often people are very busy and find it hard to make the changes and then stay consistent over time. Having a plan is one thing, however often even with a plan, many people are not able to stick with it and get the results they want.
If people do not organize their time in order to follow their plan, they will never be able to achieve the results they want.
Thirdly, based on genetics, life experiences (and other factors) everyone has very different preferences for almost every aspect of the weight loss process (and maintenance afterwards). If often happens that people become dissatisfied with a weight loss plan and that leads them to give up completely.
Weight loss is never an easy process, but with the right support and knowledge it can be tailored to the person's preferences and lifestyle so that they will be able to continue and get the results they want.
In summary, achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is a challenge for many people worldwide. Weight loss is a very personal process which involves many different factors ranging from biological and lifestyle, right down to personal preferences.
Work with our clients has shown us that a truly personalised, holistic approach including all factors is the best for long-term success. This is why at Pro-Active X we endorse truly personalised solutions for weight loss and weight loss maintenance. These solutions cover all the important technical aspects of body weight control, as well as the person's subjective experience, preferences and lifestyle.
If some of these issues sound familiar and you are struggling with weight loss or to maintain a heathly body weight, contact us to find out how we can develop a technically correct, personalised plan for you which incorporates your preferences and adapts to your busy lifestyle.
Claudio Ruiz, founder, Pro-Active X
Certified personal trainer (autónomo), nutrition coach and psychologist.
BA, MSc, MBPsS, Dip. (certified ROPEC, CIMSPA)
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