jeudi 21 avril 2016

Some Of The Methods Used In Weight Loss Des Moines Residents Need To Know Of

By Kathleen Reynolds


Losing weight is a challenging undertaking for most people. One of the reasons as to why this is the case is because there is a need to make some sacrifices. One needs to be persistent and patient as they wait to see positive results. There are many options for weight loss Des Moines residents can consider. We look at a few of them in this article.

Most health experts highly recommend lifestyle changes as the safest plan for shedding off extra pounds. There are two main components under such a plan: modifying the diet so that it is healthier and taking part in regular physical exercise. These two can be tried out concurrently to get the desired results in a shorter duration of time. If possible, bring a certified trainer and a dietician on board.

As a general rule cut down on your consumption of highly processed foods. A low carb diet helps to reduce craving for food which effectively reduces your intake. Most of the calories that are derived from break down of food eaten are used for energy provision. There is very little conversion to fat tissue. Low carb diets are especially beneficial to persons at risk of diabetes.

Physical exercise helps by burning excess calories. If this is not done, the calories are likely to be turned into fat and stored in various regions in the body as fat. If you have not been involved in physical exercise before, the general advice is that you begin at a low intensity and increase it gradually over time. Some of the activities that you may engage yourself in include cycling, running, brisk walking and swimming among others.

Surgical options can be used if the lifestyle changes prove to be ineffective. They may be used as the first option if there is a need to lose weight rapidly. There are different types of surgeries that can be performed and these are collectively known as bariatric surgeries. An alternative term is restrictive surgery due to the reduction in the capacity of the stomach and subsequent reduction in food intake.

Bariatric surgeries are of two main types: sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding. Sleeve gastrectomy is an operation in which a large part of the stomach (as much as 80%) is removed with the aim of reducing the amount of food intake. In gastric banding, a band that is placed on the upper part of the stomach helps to reduce food intake which leads to weight loss later on.

Other than the bariatric surgeries, there are a number of other operations that can be performed. Liposuction and tummy tuck are primarily cosmetic procedures that may have some therapeutic benefits albeit minimal. In tummy tuck, fat is removed from the anterior abdominal region to make it firmer. In liposuction, fat removal is done in several sites such as thighs, buttocks and the neck.

Hypnosis is one of the alternative medicine options that is used to achieve weight loss. In the treatment, the therapist makes suggestions about practices that can help get rid of excess weight. The suggestions may include for example, cutting down on fatty foods, working harder in the gym and so on. Although these suggestions are made on the subconscious mind, they are eventually accepted as solutions to the problem.




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