Weight loss is a huge cultural subject in our current society.
The ever-increasing amount of fast food restaurants is a huge reason for our weight gain, along with stress from school and jobs.
When we get to our free time we usually get embarrassed because of our situation.
A lot of people will decline invitations to the beach or to the neighborhood pool party because they don't want to put up with those situations.
It sure isn't fun either, so avoidance is how we deal with it.
However, it is by no means the right way to deal with it.
But if we set our minds to it and start exercising regularly, how long will it take to lose weight? Unfortunately, the answer isn't an easy one, but let's narrow down the different factors at work here.
1.
Age.
Your age is a huge factor when it comes down to the speed at which you will lose weight.
It has been scientifically proven that younger adults will lose weight much quicker than adults in their thirties and above.
This is because of a better metabolism at a younger age, along with the increased energy levels.
As we get older, we lose that great metabolism and that constant energy.
We also tend to sleep longer as we age, effectively decreasing our amount of activity and exercise.
2.
Genetics.
This is another huge factor.
Some people will simply have no problem staying slim while eating fast food everyday.
In fact, they usually are trying to gain weight! However, many of us are quite the opposite, and it is almost impossible for us to lose weight.
This comes down to genetics, and nothing more.
It's something we can't change, but we can still work with it to get the results we want.
3.
Careers and jobs.
This is usually completely overlooked when people are trying to figure out why they can't lose weight, but it is another contributing factor to how long it can take us to shed some pounds.
If you're stuck at a 9 to 5 cubicle sitting on the computer all day long, then your body is getting used to that setting.
Exercise will not have as much of an effect unless you exercise daily for a moderate amount of time.
If you are standing at a counter all day long, then you can expect it to be easier and quicker to lose weight.
This is because you are doing more exercise than relaxing in a computer chair.
Sure, standing doesn't seem like exercise, but it actually burns a significant amount of calories compared to relaxing all day long.
Those 3 factors are the ones that contribute the most to the rate at which you can lose weight.
If you can classify yourself in a few of those categories, you should be able to get a general idea of how long it will take you to lose weight.
As a starting point, a person who exercises regularly should be able to lose about 5 pounds per week.
A 9 to 5 computer junkie can expect 1 to 2 pounds per week until they start exercising regularly.
However, there are ways to safely lose weight even quicker, but they don't work by just jumping on the treadmill for an hour a day.
The ever-increasing amount of fast food restaurants is a huge reason for our weight gain, along with stress from school and jobs.
When we get to our free time we usually get embarrassed because of our situation.
A lot of people will decline invitations to the beach or to the neighborhood pool party because they don't want to put up with those situations.
It sure isn't fun either, so avoidance is how we deal with it.
However, it is by no means the right way to deal with it.
But if we set our minds to it and start exercising regularly, how long will it take to lose weight? Unfortunately, the answer isn't an easy one, but let's narrow down the different factors at work here.
1.
Age.
Your age is a huge factor when it comes down to the speed at which you will lose weight.
It has been scientifically proven that younger adults will lose weight much quicker than adults in their thirties and above.
This is because of a better metabolism at a younger age, along with the increased energy levels.
As we get older, we lose that great metabolism and that constant energy.
We also tend to sleep longer as we age, effectively decreasing our amount of activity and exercise.
2.
Genetics.
This is another huge factor.
Some people will simply have no problem staying slim while eating fast food everyday.
In fact, they usually are trying to gain weight! However, many of us are quite the opposite, and it is almost impossible for us to lose weight.
This comes down to genetics, and nothing more.
It's something we can't change, but we can still work with it to get the results we want.
3.
Careers and jobs.
This is usually completely overlooked when people are trying to figure out why they can't lose weight, but it is another contributing factor to how long it can take us to shed some pounds.
If you're stuck at a 9 to 5 cubicle sitting on the computer all day long, then your body is getting used to that setting.
Exercise will not have as much of an effect unless you exercise daily for a moderate amount of time.
If you are standing at a counter all day long, then you can expect it to be easier and quicker to lose weight.
This is because you are doing more exercise than relaxing in a computer chair.
Sure, standing doesn't seem like exercise, but it actually burns a significant amount of calories compared to relaxing all day long.
Those 3 factors are the ones that contribute the most to the rate at which you can lose weight.
If you can classify yourself in a few of those categories, you should be able to get a general idea of how long it will take you to lose weight.
As a starting point, a person who exercises regularly should be able to lose about 5 pounds per week.
A 9 to 5 computer junkie can expect 1 to 2 pounds per week until they start exercising regularly.
However, there are ways to safely lose weight even quicker, but they don't work by just jumping on the treadmill for an hour a day.
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