November 24, 2006, Newsletter Issue #40: Weight Loss -- Water Loss Or Fat Loss?

Tip of the Week

Is there such thing as a fast and healthy weight loss program? Some dietitians will tell you there isn't. Why then so many people - maybe the majority of dieters want it this exact way? Usually, the reasons are:

Slimming by a certain date (getting married, going to the prom, attending class reunion, etc.)Wrongly put new year resolutionsWeight loss being the only criterion of a new, healthy way of eating successOf these reasons, only number one deserve some consideration. Really, what one can do to lose a certain amount of pounds by a certain date? Let's calculate. Times and again, let's remember that to lose one pound of body fat, one should create a negative calorie balance of 3,500 Cal. Example: To lose one pound a week, you have to either:

consume 500 Cal. less than you do nowexercise to burn 500 Cal. more than you do nowsplit it 50-50If you succeed in doing just one of these, you'll lose 2 pounds in two weeks. This is what most of fitness professionals consider a healthy weight loss.

However, most dieters worry not about fat loss but about weight loss, which in the beginning of dieting is mostly water loss. In this case, it is possible to lose up to stunning 5 pounds in just a couple of days -- if you retained that much water and if your diet is able to promote water loss.

Is water loss healthy?

Depends on quantities. To get rid of excess water that makes you bloating is a good thing while getting in the dehydration state is very dangerous. Because of that, never use diuretics other than mild natural ones like parsley, cucumbers, water melon, etc.

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