When attempting weight loss, certain practices will put a person’s health in jeopardy when not done correctly. These are:
1. Nutrient Unbalanced Diets
- Depending on diets that are extremely high or too low in nutrients such as carbohydrates or fats
- Following extreme diet plans such as skipping meals or too restrictive of eating habits.
2. Over Exercise
- Overdoing physical activity in which the body does not get time to recover leads to the injury of muscles, tendons, and even digestive imbalances.
- Too much exercise results in fatigue and depletion of energy reserves within the body.
3. Use of Unregulated Weight Loss Medications
- Weight loss drugs taken without prescription, especially those related to heart, nervous system, or kidneys, can harm the individual.
- It is important to make sure that whatever is being used for this purpose is safe and health authority-approved.
4. Rapid Weight Loss
- When weight loss occurs rapidly in a very short span, it results in:
- Energy deficiencies and overall lethargic state.
- Medical conditions, anemia, skin-related problems, and muscle weakness.
5. Mental and Emotional Well-being is Overlooked
- The stress and tension one has to deal with in weight loss often causes the motivation to get lost in the process.
- Restrictive eating can also give rise to psychological disorders like bulimia and anorexia.
Tips to Avoid These Risks
- Adopt a health-based plan devised by a physician or registered dietitian.
- Aim for slow weight loss, focusing on overall health rather than rapid weight loss.
- Keep your approach to diet and exercise balanced.
