Dieting does not work because when we go into starvation mode our body lowers its metabolism and you cannot burn the excess calories. The best way to lose weight is similar to shifting gears in a sports car - just as you push on the clutch as you shift gears - you must greatly increase your calorie burning... more
What's the best way to lose excess weight before a tummy tuck?
I have no children and yet I have this apron of a stomach. my concerns are that I can't seem to lose the weight to get these procedures done. what else can I do to loose this 60 lbs of mine. I exercise 3 times a week and eat healthy.
-47 and looking for a face, breast and thigh lift and a long awaited tummy tuck
5 answers to “What's the best way to lose excess...”
A: Loosing weight before body contouring
Dear Tonia, You sound very motivated and you have the right idea: achieve your goal weight before proceeding with body contouring procedures. (I'd suggest reaching within 10% of your goal and then address your stomach first - you might notice a bump in weight loss after addressing your... more
A: Weight loss before tummy tuck
To lose weight it is really simple mathematics. Increase acitivity (exercise) and cut back on total calorie intake. The true best way is to go to a nutritionist and get a personal trainer or someone at your gym to set up a work-out schedule for you. The 2 combined should help you.
A: The horse or the cart
Weight loss and plastic surgical procedures go han-in-hand, but not the way patients think. First of all, health and maximum individual fitness is the first priority of plastic surgery. This is not the same as ideal weight. The first thing you should do is make an honest assessment of what your lifestyle... more
A: It is very frustrating to try to lose weight and not see...
It is very frustrating to try to lose weight and not see results. This is true for all of us! But you are doing the right thing and waiting until you do lose the weight before having a tummy tuck. Basically, if your calorie expenditure is greater than your intake, you WILL lose weight ideally at 1/2 to 1 lb... more
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3 Oct 2008
The best way is to start off with a diet program that will cause you to lose weight fast. After you've lost some initial pounds you should be motivated to continue. Then it's time to ease off into a more gradual type of diet and exercise routine that will lead to long-term weight loss and a significant change in your lifestyle.