Healthshare - Australia's interactive health network

Answers

• 

  Tennille Hay (Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer)
  Health Professional

  Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainer. Tennille is an accredited and highly experienced Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer who graduated with a Masters in Exercise Rehabilitation ... View profile

  My first question would be what type of exercise are you doing? In my opinion through 10 years experience and reading research, I have found strength training to be most effective. If you are purely doing cardiovascular exercise such as walking, running etc I would suggest you start strength training.
  
  If you jump on the ESSA website you can find a qualified Exercise Physiologist in your area who can help you with an individualised program. 
  
  My second question would be what types of fatty foods have you taken out of your diet? If you have taken out “good” fats from foods like avocado's, nuts, olive oil etc I would suggest you introduce those back into your diet as those “good” fats actually help you lose body fat. If you taken out “bad” fats such as fried foods, trans fats from cakes, biscuits,  I would congratulate you on a smart decision!
  
  I think it is fantastic that you have been proactive enough to ask for advice on how you can get closer to achieving your goal. It shows you are motivated!  Reply to this post  |  Report
• Reply to this post

  You must be a Healthshare member to reply to this post. Log in to your account or Sign up now (it's free)

  

• 

  Minal Patel (Dietitian, Nutritionist)
  Health Professional

  Minal is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), and consultant dietitian working in a private practice in South Sydney, NSW. Minal strongly believes in providing personalised ... View profile

  What sorts of foods have you cut out from your diet? Is it only fat and processed foods you have cut down on? What are your portion sizes likes? Do you snack in between meals?
  
  With weight loss we have to look at your overall diet-fats, carbohydrates and proteins. These food groups are essential for a healthy diet, and they will all contribute calories, so it is important that you get the balance right to ensure you are meeting your nutrtional requirements and eating a healthy diet, without exceeding your energy needs. It is also important to consider little extras like soft drink, fruit juice and some “low fat” food options, as these can contribute a significant amount of sugar into your diet, which will not help with your weight loss journey.
  
  As for fats, it is important to understand that although there are benefits to including good fats into your diet for health reasons, fat is still fat, and if you eat too much of it-good or bad fats, you will gain weight. 
  
  I would definitely recommend you get in touch with an Accredited Practising Dietitian in your area, for more tailor made dietary advice to help you on your weight loss journey.
  
  Of course exercise is also important, and seeking advice from an Exercise Physiologist would be beneficial.
  
  Reply to this post  |  Report
• Reply to this post

  You must be a Healthshare member to reply to this post. Log in to your account or Sign up now (it's free)