Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat
Losing weight can be a difficult journey and it can be hard to know where to start.
For those that have found minimal results with lifestyle changes alone, including diet and exercise, weight loss medications may be an adjunctive route. For the best results, weight loss medications should be accompanied with lifestyle changes—not relying on the medication alone.
Weight Loss Medications
The most popular and effective weight loss products have been weight loss injections. This includes GLP1s, most commonly known as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. These medications work through the hormone GLP-1 increasing insulin and lowering glucagon — the hormone responsible for eating. This leads to delayed gastric emptying, sending signals to the brain that the stomach is full, decreasing appetite and helping to lose weight. These medications have dual benefits as they are also beneficial for diabetes as they lower blood sugar levels and have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. These medications are subcutaneously injected into the abdomen, thigh or back of the arm. They are to be done weekly and are recommended to be injected on the same day and at the same time each week, without regard to meals.
Real Foods
As weight loss injectables work best with improved diet and exercise, the following are healthy food options to implement into your diet:
Increase protein intake: it helps with energy, does not raise blood sugar too high, and keeps hunger satiated. Each meal plate should consist of ¼ protein.
Carbohydrates rich in fiber: carbohydrates that are rich in fiber and do not raise blood sugar too significantly are important for energy. Examples include oatmeal, brown rice, & whole wheat.
Healthy snacks: nuts are made of healthy unsaturated fats and have been found to help reduce risk of heart disease
Fruits & Veggies: high in anti-oxidants and fiber, fruits and veggies reduce inflammation, controls blood sugar and cholesterol levels, & improves digestive health
Exercise
Being active is vital for losing weight, as well as keeping it off. Exercise is the vital key in keeping weight from coming back after weight loss. When exercising, the body uses more energy from calories and stored fat when active, which leads to weight loss. When considering what exercises to incorporate, it is important to include both strength and aerobic training to both help shed pounds but also improve bone and muscle density. Some recommended exercises:
Moderate aerobic exercises: brisk walk, biking, swimming
Vigorous aerobic exercises: running, fitness classes, heavy yard work
Strength training: weights, body weight, resistance training
Core Aesthetic’s Weight Loss Program
Core Aesthetic is proud to offer the nationally known Gajer Weight Loss Program. This program offers weight loss injectables —Semaglutide or Tirzepatide—, real food plans, exercise plans & local referrals. Core also offers complementary EvolveX Transform sessions to tighten lose skin as well as Lipo-Mino injections to boost current weight loss.
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