Here is the secret to keeping lean, even when you cannot work out

When an injury keeps you out of action, or a travel schedule leaves no room for exercise, a few simple adjustments to your eating can keep the weight off, and have your body in great condition for when you are ready to return to your fitness routine.

Slip some of these simple steps into your day-to-day routine:

1. Watch out for empty-kJ traps

Without a fitness routine, you will not have the flexibility to eat like you normally would. Watch out for empty-kilojoules’ traps such as sauces, dressings and toppings, and be more thoughtful about what you are putting in your mouth.

Dietician’s advise that you:

– Watch what you drink by choosing water instead of wine or juice

– Eat a salad without a sauce or dressing

– Have a baked potato or rice instead of chips

2. Calculate your kJ burn

Do a rough estimate of the kilojoules you burn from your regular workout (the average person burns about 420-560 kJ per workout) and trim that many kilo-joules from your daily eating. It probably equates to simply having a smaller portion size at one or two meals.

3. Pump up the calcium

Experts say you should stick to three to four daily servings of calcium to ensure you get the vitamins and minerals you need, and to help you lose weight. A study from the University of Tennessee (US) found that dietary calcium (such as fat-free or low-fat yoghurts) may help you lose weight because it converts dietary energy into heat rather than into stored body fat.

In the study, overweight people were put on a low-kJ diet with three daily servings of yoghurt (1100 mg calcium), while another group received 400-500 mg of calcium supplements.

The result: the yoghurt eaters’ waist size dropped by 3.5 cm and their weight dropped an average of 6 kg; compared with the other group, who lost an average of 2.5 kg and only 0.5 cm from their waist.

4. Go for low-GI foods

Low-GI foods will make you feel fuller for longer and regulate your digestive tract to help prevent bloating and constipation. “Low-GI foods are absorbed slower so you retain a sense of fullness for at least three hours. Just remember to control your portion sizes!

5. Endermologie – A BREAKTHROUGH IN THE TREATMENT OF CELLULITE

ENDERMOLOGIE® is a proven technique, which has been in use for about 12 years in Europe, United States, Asia, South America and is now in South Africa.

It uses a low-pressure vacuum pump to massage the skin between two motorized rollers, sucking it up into a fold or pleat. This rolling suction action reduces oedema in fat cells and increases the circulation, unblocking the blood and oxygen flow in the suffocated cellulitic tissues. The connective tissues are stretched, allowing the skin to go from the puckered look of cellulite to its normal smooth appearance.

The drainage of stagnant waste products via the lymphatic system and fine blood capillaries is also accelerated, resulting in more refined curves and a beautiful, toned skin. ENDERMOLOGIE® is already popular with many women worldwide.

Clinically, the effectiveness of ENDERMOLOGIE® lies in its action upon cutaneous and subcutaneous structures such as connective tissues, fatty tissues, as well as vascular and lymphatic circulation. As a result, the body is reshaped; skin quality and texture are improved.

FAQ

How many sessions before I see results?

The average women will need 14 to 20 treatments to achieve optimal results. Treatments are generally 35 minutes in duration, twice a week. Once a month follow-up treatments are recommended to maintain results.

How long do the results last?

For several months up to a few years, depending on age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. Once-a-month maintenance sessions are recommended after completion of the initial sessions, which maintains the results and keeps the toxins and abnormal fluid from building back up in the connective tissues.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?

Sessions last an average of 35 minutes. Your problem areas are focused on, but time is given to other areas to stimulate general circulation and elimination.

Does this replace exercise?

No. In fact, it is highly recommended that you add diet and exercise to the routine you follow while undergoing Endermologie ® treatments. In most cases, this improves results. It really works on a different area than exercise ~ which effects the deeper structures, which is why even women who work out often have cellulite

6. Ozone Therapy

When the body is flooded with an activated form of oxygen, such as ozone, people consistently report that these conditions as well as their general health and energy levels dramatically improve.

From a technical point of view, cells infected with a virus are already weakened and this shows up as lowered levels of enzymatic activity in the cell wall, or “lipid envelope”. This substandard protein coating is unbalanced and incomplete, and it is the perfect attractor for the extra oxygen. Once the ozone attaches itself to the infected cell, it is destroyed and flushed from the system. Healthy cells are completely unaffected and there is no residual toxicity.

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7. Stick to your bedtime

Are you a victim of late-night snacking? A recent study from North-western University Feinberg School of Medicine (US) found that people who stay up late and sleep in tend to have worse diets, eat more at night and gain more weight, compared with those who go to bed at a reasonable hour. Messing with your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock) can cause you to eat at the wrong times and gain weight. Eat at regular intervals throughout the day and stop before 8 pm. Ensure you have a reasonable bedtime that you stick to.

To book your beauty treatment please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

Address: No 3 Quinn Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

Tel: 011 327 4490

Fax: 086 560 1224

Cell: 079 047 5173

Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za

Web: www.somabodytherapy.co.za

FAQ – ENDERMOLOGIE

SOMA BODY THERAPY 011.327.4490

How many sessions before I see results?

The average women will need 14 to 20 treatments to achieve optimal results. Treatments are generally 35 minutes in duration, twice a week. Once a month follow-up treatments are recommended to maintain results.Click here to request a booking.

How long do the results last?

For several months up to a few years, depending on age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. Once-a-month maintenance sessions are recommended after completion of the initial sessions, which maintains the results and keeps the toxins and abnormal fluid from building back up in the connective tissues.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?

Sessions last an average of 35 minutes. Your problem areas are focused on, but time is given to other areas to stimulate general circulation and elimination.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a skin condition that affects more than 90% of women. It is the “orange peel” skin most women begin to notice in their 20s. It tends to worsen with age and is related to hormonal variations. Resulting from circulation impairment on a micro level, cellulite is a vicious circle involving abnormal fluid retention in connective tissue and enlargement of fat cells.

Does this replace exercise?

No. In fact, it is highly recommended that you add diet and exercise to the routine you follow while undergoing Endermologie ® treatments. In most cases, this improves results. It really works on a different area than exercise ~ which effects the deeper structures, which is why even women who work out often have cellulite.

Do diet and exercise get rid of cellulite?

Since cellulite is a complex problem, it must be addressed from the subcutaneous layer, to act on fluid retention. This fluid retention is abnormal. It is not the kind of fluid you would lose by exercising – it is a combination of fluid and toxins that have built up in the connective tissues. Whereas both diet and exercise affect deep fat, they fail to act on the underlying cause of cellulite in the superficial tissue of your skin. Even women who exercise regularly and follow a low fat-diet may still have cellulite.

Does this treatment work on men also?

Definitely ~ especially for problem areas such as “love handles”, stomages and loose pectoral tissues.

How long do I have to wait after liposuction or a tummy tuck to receive treatment?

This depends, but usually you can start once the compressive garments come off. However, Endermologie ® is an excellent way to prepare the skin for liposuction or a tummy tuck before surgery ~ allowing for optimal results.

Does the machine tone the skin? Will I lose weight?

You will most likely notice an improvement in skin tone after using the LPG machine. Appearance of stretch marks and loose skin may be improved. It is not a weight loss machine. However, many clients report being able to lose weight, especially fat weight, more easily while using the machine than they ever could before.

Does it hurt?

The sensation is similar to a deep massage and most clients find it quite pleasant. The strength of the treatment can be individually adjusted to your comfort level. What will I feel like afterwards? Most clients report a feeling of relaxation and an increase in energy. Since the Lymphatic system is stimulated, it is recommended that you drink at least two liters of water every day during the duration of your treatment in order to aid in elimination of the mobilized fat.

Why are photos taken before and after the session of treatments?

Photos are taken to provide an accurate record of improvements and to help the Endermologie practitioner provide better treatments through comparative analysis.

Are there any side effects?

Minor temporary bruising may occur.

To book your Endermologie Treatment please phone us on:

(011)327-4490

info@somabodytherapy.co.za

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