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Exercising and dieting can create an energy deficit that can help us lose weight. But if the focus will always be on calories, then most people might just be preoccupied with burning more and eating less, without knowing the negative effects this may have.

What happens if we focus only on diet and exercise and disregard other aspects of effective weight control such as proper rest, positive attitude, supportive relationships and good self-management skills? Weight loss might not last for long; it may not happen at all.

Based on my personal experience, readings, research and daily dealings with clients, Ive realized that changing ones eating and exercise habits is just one part of the whole picture. An effective weight control strategy involves other major ingredients.

It has a game plan

The game plan includes your level of motivation, readiness, eating and exercise program, created especially so you can realistically follow everything until you achieve your weight goal. Copying someones weight loss plan might not work for you because the amount and type of exercise and food might be too little or too much for you.

You need to consult medical and/or weight loss professionals to get your best game plan. These are experts who can also teach you how to deal with challenges such as cravings, lapses, medical conditions, injuries and mood disturbances. Your stress and time management skills are also part of the plan.

Your exercise game plan: If you are just starting to make lifestyle changes to lose weight, you cant just enroll in a fitness center or run outdoors every morning and burn 500 to 1,000 calories because youve read that to lose one pound of fat per week from exercise, you need to burn at least 500 calories per day.

You need a comprehensive lifestyle assessment and plan. Your physical activity plan would depend on how much time you devote to burning calories per day or per week. Remember that activities like moving around the house, performing household chores and climbing up and down the stairs have equivalent calorie burn as well.

The exercise intensity will be based on your fitness level, exercise history and nutrition. If youve been sedentary for the longest time, then a light to moderate physical activity like brisk walking and light weights might best suit your first weekly program. Your exercise program should progress gradually, depending on your fitness gains, to avoid injuries, health problems, overeating and early exercise termination.

Your eating game plan: Your eating plan to control weight will depend on your current physical activity game plan. Most people will just go on low-calorie diets without considering their daily energy expenditure, so they get weak and sick and are eventually unable to pursue their weight loss efforts.

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