Managing Weight Loss

It is a well known fact that obesity is now an epidemic in America. Almost 40% of Americans including children are overweight, and most people have tried many different diet plans with varying success.

Before embarking on a weight loss program, it is important to recognize that occasionally, there may be a medical condition that may be responsible for weight gain. Conditions affecting the metabolism such as hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome as well as some medications such as corticosteroids, cyproheptadine, lithium, tranquilizers, phenothiazines, and tricyclic antidepressants can cause weight gain

However, for most people the reason for weight gain is too many calories consumed and not enough exercise! The question is, how to curb your appetite and in such a situation. Understanding the causes of hunger can go a long way in managing hunger and weight loss.

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Understanding Cause of Hunger

Sugar intake affects hunger. Insulin levels in the blood have direct impact on hunger. The primary role of insulin is to regulate the fuel in the body by transporting glucose from the blood into the cells. Higher the amount of insulin circulating in the blood, faster it will store the sugar in the cells as fat, if the sugar, that is, energy, is not used in activities such as work or exercise thus lowering the sugar level in the blood, making you hungry and craving for sweets.

Managing Weight Loss

Cut back on sugar in all of its forms; soda, ice cream, cake, dessert and chocolate. Sugar triggers the appetite soon after consumption by raising the blood sugar levels. The rapid absorption of sucrose causes a sudden spurt of insulin, which leads to a rapid dip in the blood sugar levels and causes hunger.

Modify your diet. Add banana, peanuts, almonds, milk, cheese, egg yolk, chicken and lamb to your diet. These foods contain amino acid tryptophan which is responsible for suppressing appetite. It helps in the formation of a brain chemical serotonin, which signals the brain to transmit "I am full" messages thereby reducing your appetite.

According to some researchers, a bowl of chicken soup or a glass of lime juice taken about half an hour before a meal stimulates the level of your hormone called CCK (Cholecystokinin) thereby suppressing your appetite. Black coffee or tea also raises your CCK level.

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Stress also has an important role in appetite control. During stressful situation blood stream is flooded with glucose and you do not think of food but later blood sugar drops and you feel very hungry.

Exercise helps reduce hunger by releasing chemicals such as endorphins that diminish hunger and helps alleviate anxiety and depression. Exercise also helps burn extra calories. Endorphin is also responsible for giving you the feeling of well being.

Yoga helps reduce hunger as well. A study undertaken in 10 Type II diabetic patients and published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) by Dr. Vijay Vishwanathan, Dr. P. T Chacko and others have shown how performing Yogasanas (various routines of Yoga) can be considered not as an adjunct but as an alternative method of treating diabetes. The unexpected results were the improved insulin sensitivity in the Yogasanas group.

Take dietary supplements. Adding nutritional supplements to your diet daily helps balance your body’s needs for necessary nutrients. Supplements such as fish oil supplements, 5HTP, 7 Keto, Guggulipid, Chromium picolinate, Gymnema Silvestre and Green Tea can help manage you weight loss. Supplement websites or stores carry these supplements in Weight Management or Weight Loss categories or section.

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