Why calories don&#8217;t matter&#8230;.when you eat the right foods

Picture this….you’ve just been to the GP and you blood test results show high cholesterol,
high blood glucose levels and borderline high blood pressure.

It was made it clear that you really should lose some weight and that without prescription
drugs you are at risk of a heart attack or stroke and type II diabetes in the near future.

What to do!

Mortified by the onslaught of major disease you walk away with a prescription for a
cholesterol lowering drug (the most commonly prescribed class of drug in Australia) and a
blood pressure lowering drug (you will probably end up on 2 of these as they seldom work
well on their own) and a drug to lower your blood sugar levels. There all fixed!

This constellation of symptoms gives rise to a condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X all
caused by insulin resistance. Addressing all of the main drivers of disease is considered best
practice in the medical community.

So you diligently begin taking all of your prescribed medicines and overtime your blood test
results show some improvement. However, you start to wonder if making some dietary
adjustments will help you to lose weight and then maybe you can reduce or eliminate some of
the drugs you’re taking….because the side-effects are not really what you signed up for.

Your GP refers you to a Dietician who’s covered by Medicare to help with getting your weight
under control. They help you to understand more about foods and the way they interact with
your body. They may even give you a standard meal plan for Type II Diabetes to follow or
send you off to a Diabetes Educator.

Every practitioner here is doing their very best to help you get your health back on track. But
you still wonder if there is more that you can do to help yourself. If there is any other way to
treat these conditions without the need for drugs and to reduce weight and boost energy at
the same time.

To get to the crux of this patient’s dilemma you need to understand that as a Naturopathic
Nutritionist I am going to view your diet, health concerns and medications in a very different
way to any other health professional that you’ll see.

I’ll be looking for nutritional deficiencies that may arise from the drugs that you are taking and
genetic issues that mean that you need extra nutrients to prevent health conditions just like
this. I will also assess your diet to check for foods/drinks that may be exacerbating your
condition and work with your to reduce or eliminate them. I will also make dietary suggestions
tailored specifically to you and your general wellbeing.

I can think of about several nutrients that are crucial for the prevention and treatment of this
condition and they are seldom ever discussed in a medical setting. (That’s because it’s not a
part of a medical treatment plan.) If you’re ready to take the next step in your health journey
book online today.

Is Weight Loss a Misnomer?

Everyone likes to talk about weight loss but what type of weight are people actually losing? In this article, you’ll discover the truth about the term collectively known as weight loss.

In 2003 I attended a seminar entitled “Fat Loss not Weight Loss” as part of my Naturopathic training. Early in the day the lecturer made a comment that I have never forgotten. “You can lose weight just by going to the toilet!” Although Mr. Eddy ND was stating the obvious; it wasn’t until that moment that it dawned on me just how misleading the term weight loss can be. Losing excess fat, fluid, waste or toxins, should be the goal of any healthy weight reduction program. However, for most people, the success of a weight loss program is measured simply by a decrease in kilograms on the scales.

So when “Anita” weighs herself on the scales and she’s 2 kg lighter, she assumes that this is healthy and what she is doing is working. And of course this is understandable given that the generalized notion of weight loss, is all anybody ever talks about! But what if that 2 kg weight loss came at the expense of a reduction in muscle and bone mass? Muscle mass is heavier than fat mass so when it is lost it has a dramatic effect on the scales. The irony is that muscle mass drives metabolism and enables you to burn fat more effectively. So while losing muscle mass might look good on the scales, it actually weakens your overall physique and body structure, decreases your immunity and slows fat loss.

Therefore, as any of my clients can attest, it is essential that you know what type of weight you are actually losing. There have been instances among my male clientele where their overall weight has increased but their physique has improved substantially. This is because their increased weight came from muscle mass which enabled them to burn more fat. It should also be remembered that muscle mass also adds tone to the body and improves its overall appearance. It also produces increased stamina, strength and energy.

Overall physique is a very important consideration when attempting to reduce body weight. Many people have large frames with a high degree of muscle and bone mass. This can weigh quite heavily on the scales but it is very important for the body to have a strong structural framework. The body’s bone mass peaks at 20 years of age but according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 5 to 7 years after menopause bone mass declines by a whopping 20%.

This is because women lose the protective effects of estrogen after menopause which predisposes them to developing Osteoporosis (porous bones) which fracture and break easily. Therefore, maintaining a healthy amount of bone mass is essential to offset this hormonal change.

My advice to anyone undertaking a weight loss program is to make sure that they monitor and manage their progress with regular Body Composition Assessments (BCA) to ensure that muscle and bone mass is not being sacrificed in an effort to weigh less on the scales. Ideally BCA’s need to be done every three weeks as bone and muscle loss can occur with surprising speed.

On a final note I believe it’s unrealistic to compare one person’s weight loss success with another because there are so many variables. Among my clients there are examples of people who weigh lighter simply because they have a smaller frame. There are also examples of people who are heavier yet healthier than others, simply because they have more muscle and less fat mass overall.

Having conducted countless Body Composition Assessments, I can assure readers that there are definitely risks associated with weight loss if it is not monitored and managed correctly. Bathroom scales are next to useless because they do not give you the full picture. Be fully informed about your weight loss program and the type of weight you are losing to avoid serious health issues down the track.

Naturopathic Weight Loss

What makes Naturopathic Weight Loss is so popular and successful?

When you come to GWN for weight loss, be excited, because what you’re about to learn explains why so many people struggle to lose weight and keep it off.

You’ll also learn why so many factors have contributed to the frustration and heartache that so many people experience when their weight loss attempts are two steps forward and one step backwards.

Many people get a couple of things right but their efforts can be thwarted completely, by the one or two things that they didn’t know to do.

Working with a GWN can give you a significant edge in your weight loss efforts. When you get your biochemistry right and all the other factors sorted, there’s absolutely no reason why you won’t achieve your goal weight.

Society seems to treat being overweight as normal. Many people expect to gain weight as they get older or have children. Men wear a beer belly as if it is an inevitable part of aging.

But if you’re carrying extra weight, you need to approach it as a serious health issue. Weight gain is a sign that there is inflammation in the body, a build up of toxins, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal dysregulation and a myraid of other medical concerns.

If walking up a flight of stairs leaves you puffing and sweating, now is the time to take action. Your heart and circulation are not coping with the small demands you’re placing on them. So what’s liable to happen when you get a bigger stressor in your life? A heart attack, a stroke? What if you’re only in your 30’s or 40’s and you have a young family who depend on you?

Do you’re muscles, back or joints hurt if you’re bend down or you’re legs for too long?

Is you blood pressure dangerously high? Is your cholesterol high, blood glucose levels high?

Gaining weight is not healthy. It’s not normal and it’s no joke.

The consequences are dire.

The question is: Are you ready to learn why GWN Naturopathic Weight Loss is so successful?

There’s no less than 26 factors that a GWN takes into consideration when assessing your weight concerns.

And let me tell you. No other professional will assess all of these things for you. A gym or GP can only assist with a fraction of these issues.

So if you’re not getting the results you need right now, why not experience Naturopathic Weight Loss and find out the keys to successful weight loss.

Be the exception. Call today and show your family & friends how it’s done. Call 0409 352 478 today.

Is Fasting the Magic Bullet for Weight Loss?

Weight loss methods are always a hot topic at this time of the year.

Studies have shown that while calorie restriction is associated with longevity, restricting your food intake pushes your body into starvation mode.

This slows your metabolic rate and encourages your body to store fat rather than burn it for energy.

Skipping meals is a recipe for weight loss disaster. Stimulating your metabolism to burn fat is as easy as eating smaller more frequent, nutrient dense foods specifically for your unique body type, age, gender and lifestyle.

Remember health and weight loss is all about what you eat and when, rather than what you don’t.

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