Low calorie diets are one of the causes associated with hair thinning causes

. It has become socially more demanding to be skinny as opposed to being overweight. You only need to watch television or read a magazine to realize this is the case.

In order to lose weight a person needs to be motivated. They also need to have strong will power and should be prepared to commit to a new lifestyle.

Before going on a diet it is best to seek advice from a medical doctor or dietician as you do not want to be neglecting vital nutrients. This can cause all sort of problems immediately and in the future. A dietician will be able to write an eating plan which will assist you in realizing your weight loss goal.

In the meantime consider making small changes which you can make to your lifestyle. Instead of driving to work consider walking if within walking distance of course. If you drive to work park the car further away to encourage you to walk. Try taking the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. Overtime, these small changes do make a difference.

With reference to snacks it is best to limit them to 100 calories. There are a lot of snacks available under100 calories such as certain muesli bars, handful of almonds, glass of skim milk, fruit and low-fat yogurt. Currently on the market there are snacks which state they are less than 100 calories on the package which makes the choice even easier. It is best to always eat every two to three hours as you do not want to be constantly supplying the body with energy. This will make losing weight a harder task.

Dining out can be a difficult affair as you do not know the fat content. If you know in advance which restaurant you are going to go to you could get a menu from the place prior and determine what the healthiest option would be. If unsure it is best to order lean protein dishes which are grilled and to opt for a salad instead of bread.

When selecting food and drink it would be advisable to always read the nutrient panel on the package. Try and keep sugar to the minimum and when having snacks try and keep carbohydrates to 15 grams and the total fat content to less than 5 grams.

You should exercise each day for between 45 to 60 minutes. Try doing high intensity exercise such as running at least three times a week. Running is a great exercise as it works the entire body hence encourages further weight loss. If you don’t want to go to the gym you can always hire or buy a treadmill which enables you to exercise in the privacy of your own home. You should also engage in weight training three times a week which aids in toning the body and promotes weight loss. There are a number of pin machines at gyms such as the leg press, leg curl which is ideal for toning.

It is important not to starve yourself and should not over exercise as you don’t want to encourage rapid weight loss. This can cause undesirable complications such as cardio vascular problems, weakened immune system, premature aging and hair loss. Most of the time hair thinning causes

a person to feel miserable so it is best to try and maintain a healthy body weight.