Losing weight is difficult and complicated. Everything works “better”, but you may not see the changes you need. Losing weight but not losing inches (or vice versa) is frustrating and confusing for everyone.
First, it is important to understand that weight loss can be very slow if done in a good and consistent manner. A normal healthy dose is 1-2 pounds per week. You may need to work hard and eat well for several weeks. But size doesn’t move and you see it go up and down (especially when you add muscle) and it goes back up, maybe.
It was here that many surrendered and raised their hands. In practice, however, it usually takes 3-4 weeks or more to see and feel a difference. So if you want results, please be patient.
Also, avoid diets, detoxes and other quick fixes. It’s an easy way to crash, burn and inevitably gain weight. Find out you haven’t lost an inch.
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Weight of water
If you cut down on carbohydrates that accumulate in your body along with water. You may see temporary weight loss in the short term.
This is usually the weight of water. This is not true weight loss. So when you add carbohydrates to your diet. Your weight will return to normal. If your weight is decreasing and there are no other changes, water weight may be to blame.
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Genetics
Nutritionist Marina Marcani, MS, RDN, CDN, creator of The Holitarian Lifestyle™ says: You exercise. A genotype-matched diet may improve outcomes.
“Two of my clients recently used nutritional genetic testing to determine exercise type and protein-carbohydrate-fat ratio for optimal results,” says Malkani, who does nutritional genetic testing for his breed. It has been considered successful in helping achieve weight loss or “inch loss”.
Instead of a “trial and error” weight loss process, Genetics Nutrition allows DNA to reveal your personal diet and fitness recommendations.
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Cups
If you fail or your diet is wrong, you may lose weight temporarily. (It could be water or belly fat) but unlikely to affect finger size. You need a steady and consistent calorie deficit to start real weight loss.
To do this in a healthy and sustainable way. Eat slightly fewer calories (in the range of 250 to 500 calories per day) but still eat fewer calories, starve or starve. It requires strong planning.
This means weight loss will slow down. So it will take some time for those fingers (the first week but maybe more) to subside.
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Type of body fat
Not all body fat is created equal. We have two main types: subcutaneous and visceral.
Under the skin
It is the layer of fat under the skin. So it is more visible. You need a good amount of subcutaneous fat to stay healthy, produce hormones and protect your body properly. It is measured while taking body measurements.
Because you cannot lose subcutaneous fat. (This includes visceral fat, muscle, and water.) Even if the number is lower on the scale, the reading won’t change much.
Internal organ
This fat may not be visible. But it is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Abdominal fat is stored deep in the abdomen.
It surrounds your internal organs and adversely affects their functioning. It can increase inflammation in the body. The good news is that visceral fat decreases with weight loss. The bad news is that this is another reason why we don’t see immediate changes under the skin.
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Fat distribution
Fat loss is a big part of why you’re losing weight in the first few weeks of your new routine. When we start to lose fat It didn’t just disappear from one area. Fat all over the body will gradually melt, so at first. You won’t see or feel much. Even if you’re losing weight and fat. The distribution of body fat depends on gender, genetics, age, muscle mass, nutrition, and other factors. For example, men tend to have fat deposits around their belly. While women tend to accumulate fat around the hips and thighs.
Tips to lose inches for good health
- First of all, as mentioned above Be kind and patient with yourself. Losing weight isn’t quick, but that’s okay. Creating new habits takes time.
- Make sure you have a proper and sustainable exercise plan.
- Instead of fasting Let’s turn to nourish the body. Sure, fasting for a few weeks (if at all) can work, but taking care of yourself and giving your body the nutrients it needs will eventually work in the long run.
