Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat(adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue). – wikipedia

New research suggests that aside from increasing level of physical activity (PA) over time, greater regularity of exercise also promotes short-term weight loss.

“Indeed, our results suggest that the variability in PA level is an interesting additional parameter to be considered as a digital biomarker candidate when assessing the impact of PA on health,” the researchers said. “This work has shown that data from wearable devices are helpful for the digital phenotyping of large populations in real-life settings and also to suggest new metrics to characterize PA that could be easily replicated in future studies.”

Data were collected from 26,935 users of wearable activity trackers and digital scales to assess 6-month changes in weight and exercise patterns. Measurements during the first and sixth 30-day periods were obtained, and for each, the monthly mean for the daily number of steps was used as the measure of PA, while the coefficient of variation (CV) was used to assess exercise variability… More

Weight loss, the healthy way

It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn’t just about a “diet” or “program”. It’s about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits.

Once you’ve achieved a healthy weight, rely on healthy eating and physical activity to help you keep the weight off over the long term.

Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. Keep its simple and steady.