Category: Weight Loss

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Caveman Diet speaks for itself pretty much…it’s basically a very simplified diet which works well for people who want to lose weight and perhaps build fitness whilst avoiding the tedious measuring and points counting which so many other diets include in their regimes.

The basis of The Caveman Diet is that you avoid foods which a caveman would not have had access to. So that means that kebabs and shop-bought pies are out! As are crisps, chocolate and most processed foods. What you can eat is meat, eggs, vegetables and some fruit and nuts though if you’re going to be really strict with yourself these should be eaten in season only. No caveman had access to strawberries in December for instance!

What you should not eat include grains, processed foods, sugar and dairy. So your morning yogurt is out…as is your lunchtime toastie and your mid-morning chocolate bar and fizzy drink!

You can also eat fish and shellfish so with imagination, you can enjoy a good and very healthy variety of foods…as long as you don’t fall into the habit of eating the same thing daily you should find that The Caveman Diet is very easy to stick to.

How to deal with cravings

Many people who are new to The Caveman Diet speak of sudden and almost desperate cravings for sugar. This is because sugar is highly addictive and your body will experience pangs and withdrawal at first. If you’re in need of a sugar fix eat a banana…and an apple. Berries are very sweet and excellent for fooling your body into thinking it’s been sated when it’s really crying out for a slice of cake and a cola…eat as many in season berries as you desire, not only are they tasty but they are also packed with antioxidants which will power your body and keep your toxin levels falling.

How to hurry along the improvements

So you’re patiently awaiting the results of your new diet but you’d like a little bit of action now. We all want to see results quickly so what’s a good treatment to boost your body confidence and which you can book into without disrupting your life or your bank balance?

The answer is TriActive & Body Contouring which is a non-invasive laser based treatment designed to improve the silhouette and appearance of the body’s problem areas. Thighs, buttocks, hips, arms,  your face, tummy and neck can all be treated with the low level laser diodes which make this treatment so remarkable. A glance at some before and after pictures from TriActive & Body Contouring will allow you to see for yourself just how amazing this treatment is.

Another treatment to give you that final push is Coolsculpting. Perfect and proven for those stubborn to shift areas Coolsculpting by Zeltiq can reduce fat by up to 30%. Find out more with a free consultation[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Start Losing Weight Today

Losing weight is something most adults have wanted to do at some time or another and unless you’re blessed with a naturally speedy metabolism, then it’s not always an easy road! Of course the answer is to eat less and exercise more but in practice, many people find this a real struggle. A combination of a busy lifestyle and food addictions can make the road to weight loss a bit of a bumpy journey!

Aside from the obvious health benefits of being the right weight for your age and height, there are of course the cosmetic implications involved. Being able to wear well fitting clothes which look good is a real carrot for most people who embark on a weight-loss programme. The misery of squeezing into too-tight jeans or a top which is unflattering can be the catalyst required for many people to start looking at the best ways to drop a few pounds.

Tips to keep the weight down

Getting to your ideal weight quickly is what most people are looking to do and the following tips will certainly help to ensure that the weight loss regime which you embark on isn’t longer than it should be!

• Have a good breakfast and stop the cravings

:Easier said than done right? Wrong. Most of us turn to junk food during the day because we’re not making the right choices when it comes to breakfast. Many people either skip breakfast or drink coffee and have a fatty snack such as a pastry or sugary cereal. This is only going to cause your energy levels to plummet way before lunchtime and it will increase your desire to fill up with crisps, chocolate and other “quick fix” foods. Eat a good breakfast which will see you through for longer; porridge or eggs are a great choice as both release energy slowly allowing you to go for longer on less. If you do feel hungry mid-morning have a piece of fruit!

• Get yourself moving

Even if you hate the thought of the gym, you can add more exercise to your daily routine and you don’t need to pay out a lot of money to do it. Start walking or cycling to work if possible and if it’s not possible then add a walk, run or cycle to your evening routine. You don’t need to go far at first; if you’re very unused to exercise then a stroll up and down the street will do as a starter. Gradually increase the length of your walks and you will find that your ability increases very quickly.

• Fat Dissolving Injections & Coolsculpting

If you really want to speed things up…maybe so that you can fit into a special outfit by a certain date, then fat dissolving injections are a fantastic opportunity to wave bye bye to those unsightly lumps and bumps. Targeted at your problem areas, fat dissolving injections work by sending special water based fat dissolving solution called Aqualyx straight to the area that you want treated.

Plant polymers in the solution bind with the fatty tissue’s cell walls and cause it to rupture and dissolve. Basically it liquefies the fat and it leaves your body through urination. What could be easier?

Well may be Coolsculpting could!. It freezes fat in stubborn areas like love handles, or chin fat to make it disappear forever. To read more about how it works visit our Coolsculpting page.

• Drink more water:

Water is an excellent aid to weight loss as it not only fills you up but also helps you to rid yourself of toxins.

• Brush your teeth:

Whenever you find yourself craving junk food, whip out your toothbrush and clean your teeth. The minty flavour of toothpaste will distract you and put you off food for a while.

Losing weight is easy once you begin to see results and with treatments such as fat dissolving injections or fat freezing readily available there’s simply no need to struggle on alone![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Binge Eating 

Portion control is recognised as a huge part of a healthy diet. We have lost track of how much of everything we’re meant to consume and it’s a common thing to see food portions that are verging on gargantuan. This is especially common in fast food restaurants as well as some ordinary eating establishments…the “all you can eat” style buffets which are growing more and more predominate are not helping the situation at all.

Today so much of the pleasure of eating is concealed by sheer amount…the higher the plate is piled, the more times the cup is refilled are too important to too many people and this habit of over-consuming is becoming the norm.

To re-educate and to reform healthy patterns of eating are an urgent need not only for your health but that of your children if you have them. Many people eat more than three times the amounts of protein, carbs and dairy in one meal and this is a recipe for long term health disaster.

Portion Out Your Food

Start talking about portion control and portion measurement though and many people begin to yawn, “Oh I don’t want to mess about with scales every time I want a sandwich!” they cry…but the fact is that they don’t need scales or a specially marked plate in order to get their portion sizes right…all that’s needed is a hand!

The following guide will help you to measure the right portions for your meals with the minimum of fuss and effort.

• Carbs: To measure carbs in the correct fashion you use the size of your fist as a guideline. Close your fist…this is how much rice, beans, lentils or pasta you should eat in one sitting. If you want to measure slices as in bread or pitta then open your hand…that’s it! That’s the amount of bread you should consume in one meal.
• Proteins: Look at your palm…this is how much meat or cheese you should be consuming at your meal. Not more…if the slices are thick then you should only have one. If they’re very thin like some hams for example then two is ok.

• Milk or yogurt: Look at the distance from little finger to thumb…this is the depth of the glass or cup which you should consume of milk or yogurt; it’s about 8 fluid ounces.

• Good fats: By good fats we mean olive oil, almond butter or avocado. For this measurement you look at your thumb…it’s about a tablespoon’s worth.

• Nuts and seeds: Because nuts and seeds are excellent foods you can have a whole palm full of them. Similar to meat and cheese…this is about 3 ounces.

• Vegetables: Again this is measured with a closed fist. If you’re eating salad or green vegetables then you can have more.

Using this simple measuring tool you can simplify the healthy eating process and quickly work out your portion sizes. Because our hands relate directly to our size, you should take this into consideration when preparing food for children and also for men and women. Men’s hands are larger and children’s hands are obviously smaller.

But Won’t i Feel Hungry?

Don’t worry that you will still feel hungry because a balanced diet teamed with plenty of water will ensure that you aren’t…your body and stomach may take a while to adjust but adjust it will…as will your waistline!

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eating to lose weight?

How much of a contradiction is that statement?

Not much at all if you eat the right sort of foods! When we talk about eating yourself slim we don’t mean chowing down on cake and biscuits…we mean choosing the right sorts of foods, the foods which will give your body what it needs in the correct form and ensure that you don’t suffer from cravings when your blood sugar dips.

Some of the foods are surprisingly tasty too! It’s not all about cabbages and lettuce…read on to learn the 7 fat busting foods which you need on the menu if you’re watching your weight!

 

• Hummus: Hummus is a tasty treat which is made up of chick peas…now if you’re not fond of hummus then just go for the chick peas instead! Chick peas have been noted in the diets of people with smaller waistlines and they’re an excellent food which are packed full of vitamins and minerals. Because they are quite dense they will keep you feeling fuller for longer. If you’re not sure whereabouts in your meal plan to place chick peas, a simple idea is to include them in a large salad. Canned chick peas are simple to prepare and when mixed with a tonne of fresh salad they’re really tasty and filling too!

 

• Prunes: Recent research from Liverpool University looked at people who are a handful of this dried fruit every day and found they lost weight a whole lot faster than those who did not. The reason is that prunes are packed with fibre which is excellent for digestion and will keep your body ticking over as it should do.

 

• Peanuts and Peanut Butter: Peanuts are a real super food and both the butter and the nuts are full of peptide YY which is what makes you feel full after eating. Eat two tablespoons of peanut butter or a handful of nuts with your breakfast and watch your metabolism stabilise! You need to teach your body to run on a good breakfast and nuts are brilliant for this.

 

• Oat Bran: Again this full-of-fibre cereal is a wonder food for helping digestion and it keeps you full all morning cutting the chances of snack attacks halfway through your day.

 

• Avocado: Beautifully rich and very filling; pop half of an avocado in with your sandwich and you will get through the hours between meals with no bother. Avocado is very filling and the “good fats” are fabulous for your skin.

 

• Chocolate: That’s right…chocolate! Choose the dark kind over the milk kind and the antioxidants in this sweet treat will assist your weight loss. Don’t overindulge though! A few squares per day are ample!

Losing weight through eating is like looking at a picture from a new angle…don’t think of a diet as “losing” anything…it’s all about change, not deprivation. Eat the right sorts of foods in sensible portions and you will find weight loss a sync.

If you still have a few stubborn pockets of fat maybe Coolsculpting can help ? Proven to reduce stubborn areas by up to 30%. Speak to us today and say goodbye to stubborn fat

 

 

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As many people say, there’s nothing quite like toast made with white bread and then slathered with butter…except perhaps more white bread, slathered with jam. If you’re one of those people…and you’re also trying to lose weight then it might be time for a change because the simple fact is that although white bread is tasty, it’s just not good for you!

Increases Chances Of Obesity By 40%

Research is showing that just two slices or more can increase your chances of obesity…and since the nation’s favourite bread is still the humble white loaf, then its high time we re-educated ourselves!

Yes, it’s tasty, yes it’s soft…but there are many equally delicious forms of bread which aren’t such a bad choice in terms of health. White bread was at the centre of a recent study where it was shown that students who ate only white bread were at an increased risk of weight gain…in fact a whole 40% more at risk!

White Bread Is White For A Reason…And Not A Good One!!

That’s a significant amount of risk so you have to ask yourself, is that morning toast really worth it? What about your lunchtime sandwich? Couldn’t it be just as tasty on a wholegrain roll? What about a multigrain wrap? Don’t forget that the reason your white load is white, is that it’s ingredients have been heavily processed; the bread’s contents are also bleached in order to ensure that uniform whiteness…is it really worth it?

Many people get stuck in habits as far as mealtimes go and many people are fiercely loyal to their white bread sarnie…but with a few changes you could be dramatically cutting down your weight as well as improving your health. You don’t have to gnaw away at unpalatable and chewy loaves to be a little healthier…many wholegrain breads are designed to be just as soft and tasty as white loaves are.

 

Switch For A Healthier Alternative Or Bake Your Own

Although wholegrain bread is nuttier in flavour it’s not all tough and chewy…there are plenty of breads out there with a variety of textures and flavours to entice even the staunchest white bread fan. You could even consider baking your own loaves! You don’t need a fancy bread maker to get creative with flour and yeast…all you need is a pair of strong hands and the right ingredients.

The best thing about making your own bread is that not only is it tasty and divine to smell as it bakes but it’s also much cheaper than buying it in the shops or the bakery. Look about for some simple recipes and the satisfaction which you will gain from watching your loaf rise in the oven is almost as fantastic as the smell which your kitchen will be infused with…with your bread making skills honed, you need never go sandwich-less to work again!

You can experiment by adding nuts, grains and even cheese for a treat. Just stay away from that white loaf and you will notice the difference in a few weeks and once you are used to your new bread, you probably won’t fancy that unhealthy white stuff again…in fact you will wonder what you ever saw in it at all!

If you are looking for a proven fat removal treatment that is proven to work why not book a free consultation to find out more about coolsculpting. Proven to remove up to 30% of  fat in hard to shift areas

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Although everyone seems to make New Year’s Resolutions at the start of the year, a recent survey suggested most people take up resolutions – and are more successful with them – around the months of March and April. The reason? There is less pressure in these months to stick to the habit. After Christmas, many people quickly get back to work and resume their old habits, allowing their resolutions to die away. However, in Spring, people have a more positive outlook, are firmly grounded in their existing routines, and still have the added motivation of the upcoming summer to keep them positive and focussed. So, losing weight at this time of the year is a good way to get in shape for the summer. But now you’ve made the decision, where do you go?

Here are our top 8 tips to losing weight this year:

Choose snacks wisely.

Especially when you’re at work, snacking on bad-for-you foods is all too easy. Choose nuts, oats and fruit to help fill the 10am hunger bursts. You’ll fill fuller and you’ll avoid sugary temptations which are bad for you.

Plan your meals in advance.

Another easy trap to get into is to get home from work, exhausted, and order a take away instead of cooking a meal. If you plan your meals in advance, you will always have something in the fridge for the week.

Exercise gradually.

Don’t throw yourself into exercising when you haven’t done any previously – take longer walks, run up the stairs, and do things step by step to implement it into your routine naturally. You can then build this up to something more substantial. A conscious effort to be more active is the first thing you need to get started.

 

Don’t get obsessed with the scales.

Don’t weigh yourself every morning and night. Check your weight once a week and note it down to see your progress, but getting too het up in numbers is probably going to do your more harm than good.

Take care of yourself.

Get enough sleep and eat properly, in a set routine. This will help you to get out of old habits (staying up late into the night and pigging out on junk food, for example!)

Team up with friends.

If you try and lose weight with someone else, it becomes easier. You have eachother for motivation and you are able to discuss meal plans and exercise regimes.

Join a club.

There are many clubs which run in local areas to help people join together to lose weight. Not only do you join with others to share tips, but you can actually make some good friends who will keep you motivated along the way!

Fat injections.

That’s right we did just say fat dissolving injections!! This advanced treatment is both quick and painless.The solution contains plant polymers, which have been designed to bind with the cell walls of the fatty tissue dissolving them – this is then removed naturally as you urinate.

 

 

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There are several factors that contribute to healthy and effective weight loss; our methods, our willpower and determination, how educated we are on the subject of weight loss.

Maybe it’s time to change your eating habits, replace bad habits with good ones and ultimately, provide yourself with the right environment to allow successful weight loss.

So, if you haven’t yet started to lose the weight you desire, don’t kick yourself, get clued up. Think carefully about these 10 reasons you’re not losing weight:

1. You’re simply not eating healthy

If your diet consists of large amounts of produce, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re on the right path to healthy weight loss. A healthy eating plan doesn’t include jugs full of diet soda, loaves of 1g net carb bread or a plate of pure fibre noodles. Eating food that has no real nutritional value is a no go! There’s more benefit in choosing pure, organic foods instead of engineered, processed garbage so disregard the food labels and be completely honest with yourself about the food that you’re choosing to consume. Take the junk out your trunk and eat real food!

2. Are you stressed?

Stress (of any kind), can cause you to lose weight (this may be harmful to your health) or gain it. The stress response system in our bodies is subconscious, it responds to stimuli. Stress causes the body to produce a hormone called cortisol, it increases muscle, worsens insulin resistance and promotes the storage of fat. If stress is working against you, take a step back and regain control as it may be holding you back from reaching your healthy weight loss target.

3. You’re totting up muscle

If you’re relying on weighing scales as a guide to your weight loss, don’t! Pull out the tape measure and line it up against your waistline. Your bathroom scales won’t measure body mass, muscle gain or bone density so use weighing scales with caution. If you’re feeling great but failing to see improvements, it’s likely to be extra muscle and stronger bone from resistance training.

4. You need to increase your level of activity

Moving frequently at a slow pace won’t work in your favour. If you want results, remember that every bit of movement counts but you might need to turn up the pace.

5. You haven’t yet overcome bad habits and developed good ones

Be honest with yourself and stop making excuses. Now is not the time to cover up your bad eating habits but to identify them and commit to developing good eating habits. If you’ve started off on the wrong note, it’s not too late to end on the right one.

6. Cleanse the cupboards

As long as junk food is in your cupboard, there is always the temptation. Keep the junk out of sight, of mind and out of reach and you’ll be on the right track to weight loss success.

7. You’ve reached a healthy homeostasis

Your body may have reached its ‘ideal’ weight, not your desired weight. Breaking weight barriers can be difficult but when these barriers are set by the body itself, what do you do? Measure your carb and calorie intake, check activity levels, examine sleep and stress too. If you can see no obvious reason as to the lack of weight loss, you may already have a healthy homeostasis.

8. You Pay With Plastic

A recent survey has shown that people who buy junk food are aware of the extra calories and cost of buying the unhealthy food but since they don’t feel the immediate hit in the wallet they are more prone to impulse buys. Whenever you buy a treat make sure to pay by cash only as this will help to reinforce the added cost and will help curb the impulses.

9. Low on willpower?

Willpower is the key to triumph. Motivation doesn’t always come easy so if you’re struggling with the will to workout, maybe start with small victories like going for a long walk. Consider your body’s need to rest and recover as over-training can cause more harm than good.

10. Give it time

The Primal Blueprint is a fat loss challenge and you may not acquire instant results. Everyone’s body mass, workout pace, bone density, stress level, willpower, metabolism is different. For many of us, managing our weight is a lifestyle choice. Be encouraged, you can do it if you put your mind to it!

what if you have already done everything and still cant shift stubborn fat?

If you have done everything in your power to get into great shape but are still troubled by stubborn pockets of fat then Coolsculpting may be for you. Find out more by clicking on the link[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]