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Experts Weigh in on How to Lose Weight — and Keep It Off
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Each of the experts we talked with pointed out that what works for one person might not work for the next person.
"Obesity and weight problems have different bases in everyone," Dr. Machineni said. "Ten people with the same weight could have arrived at that weight for 10 different reasons."
Trial and error is key. "When you're fighting your biology, it can work out to be worse for you because you have reduced energy, and you may feel lethargic when you're on a strict diet," he said.
And when you're trying things out on your own, Weinandy said, keep in mind that everything adds up. Our total weight will be a cumulative effect of how we're treating ourselves, including what we put in our bodies, the amount of self-care we're engageing in, and our overall levels of activity.
These medical professionals all said their patients and clients seem to be most successful on individualized programs.
"BMI, ideal body weight, or adjusted body weight need to be calculated out for specific individuals," Dr. Green said. "These are all measurements of body fat based on height and weight that are used to come up with a specific plan to help an individual meet their goals."
Current weight and underlying health diagnoses will be major factors in determining what is best for anyone. The more drastic your weight loss goals might be, the more likely it is that you should seek the help of a medical professional before beginning a new weight loss regimen.