The most fundamental basis for changing one's lifestyle includes a balance between exercise and nutrition. It is quite normal for the body weight to actually increase in the beginning of any weight loss programme. However, weight gain does not necessarily equal an increase in body fat. Often, the imbalance in body fluids and changes in muscle tone represent how the body is adapting to the training. Not surprisingly, the first visit to the scales can be a hair-raising shock. Conceivably, two people with the same fat to muscle ratio can end up with two different readings on the scales. The role of physical activity in accelerating weight loss lies in the increased rate of metabolism which, combined with a low-calorie diet, leads to a reduction in body fat. Unfortunately, the amount of extra calories burned with certain activities is often overrated. This means that a single full course meal can be enough to counteract all the benefits of a weeklong exercise regimen. Obviously, the secret formula to reasonable weight loss lies not only in your diet, but also in a series of lifestyle changes involving nutrition and exercise.
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