10 things to do to start losing weight fast and safe!

If you're overweight, or obese, you probably realize that losing weight will bring you a range of important health benefits. 

Although most people over simplify this topic, let us look at the real key to success from a practicing weight loss physician and founder of W8MD medical weight loss centers of America, Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD.

With so much misleading and confusing choices, and over 20,000 books written on this topic, it is all the more important to understand what really works and is based on evidence and what is just a fad diet. 

• So, what is the best way to lose weight based on science?
• What really works for weight loss?
• Should you try a low fat diet or low carbohydrate diet for long term success with weight loss?

Weight loss step 1 for fast weight loss.

Start with knowing your body mass index. Understand the BMI using the following.

BMI Categories:

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
• Overweight = 25–29.9
• Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Fast weight loss step 2.

Now that you know you BMI, now let us look at what causes weight gain so we can work on reversing it. Watch these you tube videos on causes of weight gain. 

Fast weight loss step 3.

The key to understanding weight gain is to understand insulin resistance that causes weight gain in 71 percent of the people.

Fast weight loss step 4. Check to see if you have metabolic syndrome.

Fast weight loss step 5.

Despite millions of options, there are only about 5 things that are proven for weight loss.

Watch this youtube video on 5 proven measures for weight loss.

Fast weight loss step 6. Does exercise help f0r weight loss?

Understand the role of exercise for weight loss. Despite what most people believe, evidence shows that exercise alone is useless as a tool for weight loss as exercise builds heavier muscle, and makes you hungry, so you compensate. However, it is important for good health and in combination with a restrictive diet, it does help. 

People who are overweight or obese should first aim to gradually build up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week along with a very low calorie or low calorie diet. 

Modern life can make it easy to eat and drink more than we realize and do little physical activity. The result is often weight gain.

Fast weight loss step 7. Set a goal

Evidence shows that the best way to lose weight is to make long-term changes to diet and physical activity that result in a steady rate of weight loss. Aim to lose 1lb to 2lb until you achieve a healthy BMI.

Fast weight loss step 8. Find a weight loss program that is covered by your insurance and can help you lose weight fast with evidence based measures.

To lose weight, we need to change our current habits. This means eating less – even when eating a healthy, balanced diet – and getting more active.

Making realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity that can become a part of your daily routine.

How can W8MD medical weight loss centers help?
Under the direction a trained and experienced weight loss physician, w8md medical weight loss centers can help you lose weight fast and safe!

Before and after weight loss pictures*

Carl after losing 100 lbs of weight*

Carl lost 105 pounds using the W8MD program, watch his video weight loss testimonial on youtube.

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