dieters
Intentional weight losers
Dieters are people who restrict their food intake to lose weight or improve health.
The term usually implies an active, conscious effort rather than a permanent lifestyle: The restaurant offers low-calorie options for dieters.
Someone perpetually watching their weight might be called a chronic dieter.
Excess body fat condition
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- slimmingBecoming thinner gradually
pounds · kilograms · scale · goal weight · plateau · transformation · before-and-after · progress
Mental strength resisting impulse
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- cravingsIntense desires for something
temptation · motivation · binge eating · emotional eating · self-control · body image · mindset · triggers
Measures of food energy
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- fatsOily organic nutrients
fiber · micronutrients · vitamins · minerals · hydration · sodium · cholesterol · glucose
Monitoring dietary energy intake
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- intermittent fastingScheduled cycles of eating and abstaining
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- food diaryLog of what you eat
low-carb · meal prep · fad diets · detox · cleanse · meal replacement · point system · paleo
Activity for fitness
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- gymExercise facility
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
running · walking · swimming · cycling · treadmill · aerobics · yoga · pilates
Gathering for mutual encouragement
- health coachAdvisor for lifestyle improvement
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- online communityDigital gathering place online
weigh-in · buddy system · encouragement · meetings · success stories · testimonials · check-ins
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
slimming · pounds · kilograms · scale · goal weight · plateau · transformation · before-and-after · progress · reduction
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
cravings · temptation · motivation · binge eating · emotional eating · self-control · body image · mindset · triggers · habits
calories
Measures of food energy
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
fats · fiber · micronutrients · vitamins · minerals · hydration · sodium · cholesterol · glucose · antioxidants
calorie counting
Monitoring dietary energy intake
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- intermittent fastingScheduled cycles of eating and abstaining
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
food diary · low-carb · meal prep · fad diets · detox · cleanse · meal replacement · point system · paleo · mindful eating
exercise
Activity for fitness
strength training · running · walking · swimming · cycling · treadmill · aerobics · yoga · pilates · active lifestyle
support group
Gathering for mutual encouragement
- health coachAdvisor for lifestyle improvement
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
online community · weigh-in · buddy system · encouragement · meetings · success stories · testimonials · check-ins
- habit typessmokers, gamblers, nail biters, procrastinators, coffee drinkers
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- abstainersteetotaler, non-drinker, non-smoker, abstainer, celibate
dietersindulgers
Those who yield to pleasures
overeaters · gluttons · binge eaters · gorgers · feasters