Have you been exercising relentlessly, whilst watching what you eat, yet still can’t shift stubborn fat from areas like your stomach, thighs, hips and upper arms?
There are a few factors that may be playing a role here, so read on to see if any of them relate to your situation and then what we recommend could help!
AGE
As we age, our metabolic rate decreases – or, the number of calories the body needs to function becomes less. Yet, often, people continue to consume the same amount as they always have. Added to this, women have menopause to navigate. With this alteration in hormones, women begin to hold on to fat. Even a slight disruption in our hormone levels can cause fat to hang around!
ALCOHOL
Calories in alcohol can’t be stored for later use so, whilst drinking, your metabolism shifts its focus from burning fat to burning alcohol calories. Added to this, alcohol inhibits proper digestive function, impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients. Quite simply, consuming foods and drinks high in sugar can lead to weight gain that’s difficult to shift.
EXERCISE
Cardio workouts are great, of course. However, on their own, won’t help to shift unwanted fat. Instead, a balanced combination of cardio and weight-bearing activities is what’s needed. Why? Because muscle burns fat. Added to this – your workouts need to be challenging. A gentle walk daily is great for many reasons – physically, emotionally and mentally – but it won’t really help to shed that stubborn fat. What’s needed is a high-intensity workout that burns a lot of calories, at least 4 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes each.
PROCESSED FOODS
If you find you’re packing away lots of refined grains and sugars then you’ll never shift that unwanted fat. Instead focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains, rich in antioxidants. Sounds obvious – but we often need these kinds of reminders to stay on track!
THE WRONG FATS
Not all fats are equal! If you are chomping down on too much saturated fat (think butter and meat) and not so much of the monounsaturatedand polyunsaturated fats
(like avocados, nuts and salmon) then you are probably struggling a bit more with excess fat and finding it more challenging to shift. However, it’s good to remember that, as with many foods, everything should be consumed in moderation!
YOU CAN’T SPOT-REDUCE FAT
Doing 50 sit-ups a day and not seeing any change to your waistline? That’s because we can’t spot-reduce fat. When you burn calories and rid your body of fat, you lose it from all over your body, not just the area you’re working on. And, where one person loses fat first is not necessarily where someone else might – all bodies are different!
And if you’ve actively been incorporating these tips and habits into your daily routine and still not seeing results, perhaps you need a little extra help shifting stubborn fat once and for all.
Our truSculpt iD is our premier body sculpting treatment, clinically proven to treat subcutaneous fat layer, resulting in an average of 24% fat reduction regardless of shape or body type using monopolar radiofrequency technology.
Multiple areas can be treated in as little as one 15 minute session. Results are visible after just one treatment and optimum results are seen after 12 weeks. Additional treatments may be required to achieve your desired results.
Areas of treatment:
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Inner and outer thigh
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Abdominal fat
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Double chin
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The bra roll
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Upper back
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Knees
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Upper arms
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Love handles
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