Lose weight
Lose weight
Lose weight (pronunciation: /loʊz weɪt/) is a term used to describe the process of reducing one's body mass, typically through a combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Etymology
The term "lose weight" comes from the Old English "losian" meaning "to lose" and the Old Norse "vegta" meaning "weight". It has been in use since the 14th century.
Definition
To lose weight means to decrease one's body mass, often through the reduction of body fat. This is typically achieved through a combination of dieting, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Weight loss can also occur unintentionally due to malnourishment or an underlying disease.
Related Terms
- Dieting: The practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on an individual's weight in relation to their height.
- Calorie Deficit: The state of consuming fewer calories than the body needs to maintain its current weight.
- Metabolism: The process by which the body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lose weight
- Wikipedia's article - Lose weight
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