On the face of it, weight loss is simple, but when you’re on an eternal diet with questionable results, you can start to question if it is so simple after all. More often than not, successful and sustainable weight loss comes down to finding an enjoyable (as much as possible) weight loss plan which involves adopting a better wellness lifestyle. Yes, you want to look thinner, but weight loss should also be about improving your wellbeing, and living a long and healthy life.
So what factors could give your weight loss a kick in the right direction? Try switching your usual sweet drinks for water, to save on calories and help clear toxins from your body. You can also boost your metabolism by sipping warm water throughout the day, and eating five or six small meals instead of three heavy ones. You can bulk up your meals with vegetables, and fill up and do more for your wellness by eating fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. Also, make sure you eat your last heavy meal by 4 pm and have broth in the evening if you are feeling peckish.
However, sometimes weight control is impossible until you first establish appetite control. If you eat more than your body needs to carry out its daily functions, your body will simply store it. However, acupuncture can help you to eat less, simply by activating points on the ear and mouth that are associated with appetite. To do this, your acupuncturist will insert very long, thin needles into your skin for approximately 30 minutes, and may place small ear magnets or ear seeds on the same points after this, to allow continuous stimulation of the point until the next acupuncture session.
Chinese herbal formulas, such as Kun Bu (kelp thallus), Lu Cha (green tea), He Ye (lotus leaf) and Hai Zao (seaweed) can be used to help you burn excess fat in the body. However, whilst these herbs can give your results a much-needed boost, that doesn’t mean you can sit on the sofa and drink green tea all day – you still have to exercise! Pick an activity you like and will stick to, especially if you are just not a gym person. Try walking, jogging, dance classes, yoga, swimming, squash, tennis – the world is your oyster! And, if you can’t stick it out alone, you can always get a buddy to join you.
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