Weight Loss 2015 Women Guide - Lamont "Renzo" Bracy

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jan. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- The time is now 6:30 am central! As I sip my latte as I'm a costumed to every morning, I go into a deep dialogue with my wife. For some odd reason, the dialogue takes a weird twist as we discuss goals and aspirations for 2015. The plot line this morning is weight! I ponder  the thought, why Is weight such an intriguing topic at coffee tables across the world. This is especially prevalent among women. Weight is one that holds no prejudice; black, white, Hispanic, rich, poor, etc.  Why do women struggle with weight more than men? To further strengthen this argument, obesity, especially in the United States has become an epidemic with insurmountable consequences. With the holiday season among us, it is estimated that the average woman gains somewhere around 10 lbs, with men gain around 5 lbs during the same period.  These statistics seem substantial when considering  just  from November 18th to the 5th of January, that would mean women were gaining roughly 120 lbs in an calendar year! Wow, how could this be so! I myself, spend the average amount of time with my wife, besides work, we are usually in each other's company. I eat when she eats, and vice versa. In hindsight, my portions are considerably larger than hers. Why do I seem to lose weight while she gains? So, my investigation began!
Test #1  Perhaps she is on an eating binge at work? After conducting an experiment for the duration of 30 calendar days' it was discovered that she had a light snack or lunch consisting of a salad topped with three chicken tenders. To test this, I began recording my lunch habits and by a large margin, I consumed double what she consumed for lunch during this period.
Test #2  I went straight to the physical experiment and besides the obvious gender difference, I wanted to test the amount of weight gain during the menstrual period! To my surprise, most women retain water during the seven day period, but the hypothesis goes even deeper! Women can gain from 2-10 pounds of excess weight during their menstrual cycle. The most desired determination was that many women who experience weight gain during their menstrual cycle also experience food cravings and most give in to them which plays an intrigual part to the weight gain.
Test #3 This one is going to floor you! Besides consuming foods, menstrual period, exercise regiment, the leading cause of weight gain in women can be attributed to STRESS! That is correct! The study, conducted by researchers at the Ohio State University, shows that stress is an important risk factor for weight gain. The way a woman feels about herself along with everyday stress triggers a chemical reaction which ties to the elements discussed earlier. With this information, it now makes sense to me the disparity between men and women when it comes to weight loss. For men, the loss of a job, a failing relationship, or even financial downfall has little to no effect on our diet! However, for women, the opposite occurs and can be triggered by life changes which will send the neurological reactions to the brain to be a process of almost mitosis, is directly reflected in one's appearance. The ability to remain on a regiment or discipline to conform is thrown out the window as one defers to the path of least resistance.

Now that I understand, let's talk solutions!!

# 1 Change your Mood - by changing your emotional being, one can reverse the chemical stimulants which triggers ones thought of placing food as a cure all for emotional stress.
#2 Eat 4 times a day - Some feel that skipping meals is the answer for losing weight. However; the human body is broken down into intervals that require the molecular process to react on certain operations to keep one chemically balanced. Skipping breakfast or lunch result in a imbalance. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack in appropriate portion according to body mass *index* weight* height*desired result
#3 Healthy Choices- Not only is a well planned diet needed, making healthy choices in your personal life is also essential. Smoking, etc
#4 Proper Sleep - The proper amount of sleep is essential to remaining balanced.
#5 WANT - I've always been an advocate of the you won't change until you are pushed to the point of A Must! Your Want must equal your need! Point Blank!
#6 Have a meal or small snack every 3 to 4 hours. This fuels your metabolism and helps prevent binges and blood sugar crashes.
#7 Combine protein and fiber at every meal.
# 8 Drink water often.

1,300-calorie meal plan

* Please note, Lamont "Renzo" Bracy is not a physician, nor is he endorsed by the MDA. Please consult with a physician before starting any diet regiment.

Breakfast: (1) egg ,one medium orange , 1 slice of all wheat toast, 1 cup of water / unsweetened tea / coffee black
Lunch: 4 cups of field green salad, 2 oz. of chicken or sirloin, light balsamic or vinaigrette dressing, 1 cup of unsweetened tea or water
Dinner:3 oz of boneless chicken breast, 2 sides of steamed vegetables, 1 cup of unsweetened tea or water * chicken breast cooked with olive oil
Snack:1 serving of baby carrots or 1 serving of non fat Greek yogurt