Weight loss is a two-stage process. For initial weight loss you need a weekly energy expenditure (exercise) of 1,000 kcals. To maintian weight loss you need to use up over 2,000 kcals per week.

Maintaining weight loss is a lifelong process. In order to control and manage weight indefinitely you need to make lifestyle changes and exercise regularly.

Change your eating habits rather than going on a diet. Start exercising.

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Higher levels of regular activity are associated with lower mortality rates for both older and younger adults (Paffenbarger and colleagues, 1986, Blair et al, 1996)

Cardiovascular diseases

Regular physical activity decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, particularly coronary heart disease mortality (Morris et al., 1953; Morris et al., 1966) . Physical activity also reduces the risk of high blood pressure

Cancer

Regular physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. There is some evidence that inactivity may increase the risk of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and melanoma

Osteoarthritis

Physical activity is not associated with joint damage or the development of osteoarthritis. In those with osteoarthritis, exercise training can reduce impairment and improve function

Osteoporosis

Weight-bearing physical activity can reduce the loss of bone mass associated with age

Falling

Physical activity and strength training likely reduce the risk of falling in older adults

Obesity

Inactivity contributes to the development of obesity. Physical activity may favourably affect body fat distribution. Regular activity protects from cardiovascular disease, even in the absence of weight loss (Saris et al., 2003)

Increase lean tissue and therefore basal metabolic rate which could improve body composition

Mental health

Physical activity appears to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve mood. Regular physical activity may reduce the risk of developing depression.

Health-related quality of life

Physical activity appears to improve quality of life by enhancing psychological well-being and by improving physical function in persons compromised by poor health. This includes everyday functions such as lifting, carrying, climbing stairs and standing from a chair unaided

[Excerpt from YMCA "The benefits of physical activity"]

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