Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss – The Benefits of Gradual Weight Loss

How often have you heard someone attempting to lose weight gradually? Even if you have been told this before, it is far less common than hearing about quick weight loss. You may think, “who in their right mind would choose to lose weight gradually as opposed to quickly?” Before coming to any conclusion, you should know the benefits of gradual weight loss. It may help you realize why it may be superior to any quick weight loss plan.

It is easier to start losing weight gradually. It is more manageable for a few reasons…

• you do not need a severe caloric deficit.
• you do not need to exercise past your limits.

Essentially, this all means you can be reasonable with your food choices. Gradual loss of body fat is something you can accomplish with small changes and consistency. Quick weight loss, on the other hand, requires drastic measures and plenty of willpower, which is often too much for the majority of people.Less stressful. Combine the above reasons and you will realize why gradual weight loss could not possibly be classed as stressful. You will not fully appreciate this fact until you give it a try.

It is comforting to know you can make significant progress with minimal effort. If you can eat at a deficit of 500 calories a day, you will lose fat at a rate of one pound a week. For most people, this means eating at close to 2000 calories is enough for gradual body fat loss.

Forget about losing 20 pounds in 8 weeks or 5 pounds in seven days. Those are ridiculous plans which are not only likely to stress you out completely but also crash your metabolism.

You will be more likely to keep the weight off. Gradual weight loss is more natural, less stressful, and superior for long-term progress. Why? It is much easier to keep the weight off, which is an important detail often forgotten.

What is the point in losing 20 pounds so quickly if you are going to regain the weight in a matter of weeks?

Losing weight gradually acts as a buffer against a rebound: this is not the case with quick weight loss, which can easily become yo-yo dieting.

Lastly, it is much more conducive to a healthy diet and lifestyle to gradually lose weight. In the process, you will pick up habits which will continue to benefit you after you have lowered your weight. To name a few, these include…

• appetite control,
• healthy eating, and
• moderation.

After a gradual weight loss regime, you will likely find your eating habits will have naturally improved. Aside from returning to a normal weight, this is perhaps the greatest benefit of a gradual weight loss strategy.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years, Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body.