Today obesity is a global problem affecting people of all ages. One in five people are now clinically obese according to statistics.

Written by top level Personal Trainer Sue Burnett

Supplements for Weightloss -  by Design

Today obesity is a global problem affecting people of all ages. One in five people are now clinically obese according to statistics.  In order to combat this problem diet is always the main focus of any nutritional programme however, supplements may be recommended for various reasons: e.g. to compensate for dietary gaps left by today’s modern living, weakened digestion or absorption capacity. To help restore balance of good bacteria or to meet increased needs due to certain medical conditions.

In order to meet dietary gaps a lifestyle analysis is important to establish where those gaps might lie and what supplemental recommendations need to be made to the individual for successful weight loss the will be permanent and healthy by design.


All supplement programmes are designed with the client’s co-operation and often various options are available in
order to meet any budgetary constraints the client may have.  The most common error that people make when trying to lose weight is to restrict calorific intake and as a result the body is starved of vital nutrients necessary for good health.

Detox

A healthy detoxify is an ideal start for anyone trying to lose weight, it reduces toxic waste stored in the colon and toxic emotions too.  This makes the clients tummy feel flatter and improves a positive mindset to continue with a healthy weight-loss programme.  

Good Fats & Bad Fats

By reducing the bad fats such as saturated fats and hydrogenated fats and increasing unsaturated fats from foods like oily fish, nuts, avocados and seeds can have many health benefits.  Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) increase good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.  A deficiency in dietary EFA’s can create fat cravings, by supplementing with Omega 3 will help to reduce fat cravings.  

Sugar and Carbohydrate Cravings

Typically breakfast will consist of carbohydrate e.g. cereals, toast and fruit.  Which can lead to a ‘roller coaster’ ride with your blood sugar, it shoots up filling the blood stream with sugar, followed by a crash as it leaves leaving excess which stores as fat.  Many dieter experiences a mid-morning low or afternoon lull, leaving them craving more carbohydrates or sugar to start the ‘roller coaster’ again.

The solution is to have a high quality protein source first before breakfast within one hour of waking, this stabilises the blood sugar and reduces sugar/carbohydrate cravings and energy levels are sustained as a result.

Designer Weight-loss programmes

Healthy lifestyle and regular exercise are important factor for maintaining an ideal weight.  Using a high quality protein and an Omega 3 are part of a healthy lifestyle.  A food diary can highlight whether additional supplements are necessary to create a successful personal weight management programme.

For example, to reduce fat content of that ‘meal out’ where you are uncertain of fat content can be combated with a “ Fat Grabber “ supplement. On the other hand for clients trying to cut down the negative impact of carbohydrates can be reduced by “Carbo Grabbers” which can combat dietary starches.  

Supplements in some circumstances can form part of a healthy weight-loss program as long as they are organic, natural and quality assured and recommended by individual design.

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