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Dr. Dempster is a licensed (and handsome) Naturopathic Doctor who practices in Toronto, and regularly contributes to Blisstree about health issues. Last time, the good doctor told us about 10 potentially dangerous supplements to avoid. Today he’s back with his top 10 weight loss tips. (And who doesn’t want those?) Find The Dempster Clinic here.
As more and more North Americans struggle with weight gain and obesity, it’s clear that fad diets don’t work. We’re overfed, but undernourished. And many diets can create serious health concerns. That said, there are 10 core strategies to apply when embarking on improving one’s weight and health. But remember, there’s no magic diet or weight-loss secret.
1. Exercise appropriately. Most people envision weight loss as hitting the treadmill every day until they can’t take another step. Not only is this unsafe, but it’s also likely not helping with weight reduction. The current proven weight-loss conceit is to increase resistance training. By putting on more muscle, you’ll burn more fat. And you won’t end up looking like Sly Stallone – just leaner and a better fat-burner!
2. Plan your meals. If you’re not planning, you’re planning to fail. This is the most important rule for a proper weight optimization program. Have your (healthy) snacks at the ready, a rough idea where your meals will be, and be prepared to eat at optimal times of the day for proper fat burning. No excuses, folks. (And believe me, I’ve heard them all!) If you’re serious about reaching your optimal health, you have to put in the effort.
3. Balance insulin levels. Current research shows that weight gain and obesity are linked to an insulin imbalance. This also can be part of Metabolic Syndrome, which is an epidemic in North America and one of the biggest detriments to our health care system. Unregulated insulin levels promote fat deposition. But insulin levels can be curbed by cutting out refined carbohydrates, and adding proper fats and proteins to your diet. Plus, a high-quality fish oil and chromium are effective blood sugar/insulin stabilizers.
4. Identify food sensitivities. At The Dempster Clinic, one of our biggest initiatives is to help identify underlying food sensitivities and allergies. Advanced testing using functional medicine can help identify foods that promote weight gain through a simple IgG or ALCAT blood test.
5. Balance hormones. For some, eating well and exercising regularly are part of their everyday routine, but they still may gain weight! This is commonly caused by a disturbance in the endocrine system, and can involve imbalances with estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. Thyroid is another hormone-producing gland that’s extremely critical to proper metabolism. An underactive thyroid gland is one of the most misdiagnosed health issues. If your TSH isn’t 1.5 mmol or less, it’s worth further investigating thyroid function.
6. Focus on being healthy, not losing weight. Many people get so caught up with obsessing about the scale that they forget: Healthy weight is just a reflection of someone whose mental, physical, and emotional state is in a balanced state.
7. Address underlying emotional issues. Not letting go of negative emotions stemming from past events can be a huge obstacle for many. Working with a health care professional to release old, unhealthy emotions has not only proven to help reduce body fat, but also reduce risk of various cancers, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic illnesses.
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Absolutely, the best way to get the calories down is to find something you love doing. Indoor rock climbing is how I lost weight. Great article.
This is great info, my brother and best friend love the PX90. I am still sceptical, but i may try it when i visit him again. I love the Thai diet in my country!
Thank you for the great info,
Regards,
Iain
This is great info, my brother and best friend love the PX90. I agree about metabolism. I like eating healthy and just exercising normally. I love the Thai diet in my country!
So many fresh veggies and fruit!
Thank you for the great info,
Regards,
Iain
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it’s amazing that you took the time to share all this with your blog readers and fans. it’s people like you who continue to inspire me to take my time and stick to the realistic fitness regimen that i have now. note to self: anything worthwhile takes time. it should all be worth it when i’m 50 and don’t feel like it!