Serious Weight Loss

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BEFORE AND AFTER

Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass in an effort to improve fitness and health, and/or to change appearance.

Therapeutic weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the likelihood of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes,^[7] heart disease,^[8] high blood pressure,^[8] osteoarthritis,^[9] and certain types of cancer.^[8] While being overweight had been thought^[8] to be linked to stroke there is no strong evidence to support that link.^[10]

Attention to diet in particular can be beneficial in reducing the impact of diabetes and other health risks on an overweight or obese individual.

Weight loss occurs when an individual is in a state of negative thermodynamic flux: when the body is expending more energy (i.e. in work and metabolism) than it is consuming (i.e. from food or other nutritional supplements), it will use stored reserves from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss.^{[citation needed]}

It is not uncommon for some people who are at their ideal body weight to seek additional weight loss in order to improve athletic performance or meet required weight classification for participation in a sport. Others may be driven to lose weight to achieve a more attractive appearance. Beingunderweight is associated with health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of death.^[11]

There are many diet plans and recipes that can be helpful for weight loss. While some are classified as unhealthy and potentially harmful to general health, others are recommended by specialists. Diet plans are generally designed according to the recommended caloric intake, but the regimes that lead to most weight loss are those that promote physical activity.^{[citation needed]} Many dietary programs claim to be efficient in helping overweight individuals to lose weight with no effort. However, the long-term efficacy of these plans is questionable.^{[citation needed]}

Intentional weight loss is, in most cases, achieved with the help of diets, although weight loss is generally associated with some degree of change in lifestyle habits, or taking exercise.^{[citation needed]} Many dietary strategies have been designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to lose excess weight. Calorie-restriction strategies are one of the most common dietary plans. Daily calorie requirements vary depending on a number of factors including, age, sex, and weight-loss goals. For instance, nutritionists suggest that at least 1,200 calories should be consumed daily by women to maintain health; men need 1,500.^[12] These recommendations apply primarily to healthy people who seek weight loss for a better body tonus. However, those whose obesity places them at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or other conditions, may require a more restricted diet. In some cases, obese individuals may need temporarily to restrict their daily calorie intake to 800 or even 500.^[12] According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), healthy individuals seeking to maintain their weight should consume 2,000 calories per day.^[13]