2012 - A GREAT YEAR TO LOSE WEIGHT
Published: 31/01/2012 by KELLY THOMAS
» HEALTH
THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS IS EDUCATION
Education about food and nutrition, what to eat, when, why and how to exercise.
Employ a personal trainer that will show you how to lose fat, gain muscle and very importantly how to use those fancy machines at the gym.
WHY CONSULT A NATUROPATH?
Consult a naturopath about weight loss. Without giving away all a naturopath's secrets here are a few crucial factors to weight gain and how to lose it;
Large portion sizes
Every time you go out these days the portion sizes are simply way too big. Even at home we help ourselves to a serving often double that which is good for us.
Matching a partner bite for bite can add to this problem given that your partner may be a lot bigger than you. So, put your food on your plate and immediately take 1/4 of that away. Put it in the fridge for a snack the next day.
Cheap energy dense food.
These are readily available, so always have healthy snacks at hand for when you have a snack attack. Appreciate your food and know where it comes from.
Stress and mood disorders.
This can lead to unhealthy eating. A carb loaded diet will increase serotonin... for a short while and this is where problems really start with blood sugar levels, ultimately leaving you more moody and flat.
Other contributing factors.
This Includes sedentary lifestyle, fatigue, lack of nutrition from good quality food to produce energy and low muscle mass.
It's important to lose fat and gain muscle because muscle provides us with energy and helps burn fat.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO WEIGHT GAIN
This is where, again, it's important to see a Naturopath.
Insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, gut toxicity, endocrine imbalances (thyroid, hormonal), acidosis, and even Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to weight gain.
You think you're doing all the right things... why can't you shake the weight? A naturopath will be able to test for disorders, and help to bring your body back to an environment where you can lose weight and feel great.
Eating healthy and losing weight, then maintaining a normal weight for your body type is like a personal life insurance. You will discover foods you've never tried and feel 200% better.
Losing weight can be motivated by wanting to look great - but the rewards are far greater... you're family and friends will have you around for a lot longer and you will be the happiest and healthiest you can be.
This Chinese New Year is a lucky one - year of the dragon. It calls for success and wealth and that includes success in weight loss!! Yes it's true, this year, more than any other is the year to lose weight, and lose it successfully.
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