Weight Management

Weight Gain

• Definition: When your body weight increases.

• Cause: This happens when you consume more calories than your body burns.

• Examples: Eating a lot of high-calorie food and not exercising enough.

Goal: Some people gain weight to build muscle or recover from being underweight.

Weight Loss

• Definition: When your body weight decreases.

• Cause: This happens when you use more calories than you consume.

• Examples: Eating less food, exercising more, or both.

Goal: Many people try to lose weight to improve health or fitness.

Weight Maintenance

• Definition: Keeping your body weight stable (not gaining or losing).

• Cause: This happens when your calorie intake equals your calorie use.

• Examples: Eating a balanced diet and staying active without major changes in your routine.

Goal: After reaching a healthy weight, maintaining it helps keep your body healthy over time.

Weight Management

is the process of adopting a long-term lifestyle to maintain a healthy body weight. It includes:

1. Balanced diet – Eating nutritious foods in the right amounts.

2. Regular physical activity – Staying active to burn calories and build muscle.

3. Healthy habits – Getting enough sleep, managing stress, and avoiding unhealthy behaviors (like overeating or skipping meals).

4. Monitoring weight – Keeping track of your weight and making changes if needed.

The goal is not just to lose or gain weight, but to maintain a healthy weight over time in a safe and sustainable way.