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Is it a good idea to take extreme measures to shed weight? How far should one go to transform his/her body completely, and in turn, their life? Are you guilty of eating only one grapefruit a day?
Since October 15, thousands of UAE residents have taken the pledge to lead a fitter lifestyle as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 30x30. For many, the DFC is a means to lead a healthier, confident lifestyle, but, for a vast majority, the DFC becomes an opportunity to take their weight loss goals more seriously.
Weight loss is tough, the uphill task requires extreme hard work, time and patience, and all fitness experts will swear by the fact - weight loss, just like weight gain, does not happen overnight.
Though the Internet is a treasure chest for extreme weight loss diets and exercise routine, such as the stomach balloon diet, the egg diet, and the grapefruit diet, any nutritionist or personal trainer will advise to opt for a journey that is slow and sustainable.
As the 2019 edition of the DFC comes to an end, Khaleej Times spoke to individuals and families in the UAE who have lost tremendous amounts of weight, and it is true - the only thing that works is, a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and stress management. Though it may seem daunting at first, these habits need to be developed over time.
Change your mindset
Kyle Evans, a personal trainer and transformation expert at the GymNation Al Quoz, said: "The first step for extreme weight loss is that you are going to have to change your mind-set completely. You are responsible for the weight you have put on, and now you are going to have to break all these habits you have created that has got you there."
According to Evans, most people give up their goals in the first month. "Most people find these extreme fad diets which, either eliminates certain food groups, or are at an extreme calorie deficit which they cannot maintain, making people give up really soon."
Do extreme diets work?
According to Evans, there is a place for extreme diets. "You can lose a lot of weight with large calorie deficits, but it takes a lot of will power and can only be used for a short time. It is good to lose a quick two to five kilo for people who need quick results. However, it is not a good idea for people who want to lose over 20kg. You will break down mentally, very quick. The best way is a moderate consistent approach," explained Evans.
"Tracking your calories is the most important aspect to weight loss. A person needs to be eating at a calorie deficit to lose weight as you cannot out train a bad diet," he added.
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