Infinite Vitality Weight Loss
Imagine how your life would be if you liked what you see in the mirror, had clear thinking, energy and excitement every day.
No one diet works for everyone. The fact is most people that diet will gain their weight back within 6 months. When was the last time you were on a diet and what were your long term results?
The Truth About Weight Loss
So what is the real truth on losing weight? Is there a difference between weight loss and fat loss? Why do most people that lose weight have difficulties keeping the weight off? Is there a program that really works, not just short term but long term?
The answer is YES, YES, YES!
65% of the American population is overweight or obese. This has been notoriously credited to a slow metabolism as a result of lifestyle (poor diet and lack of exercise), natural decrease in hormone levels as we age, and adrenal fatigue. Weight-loss centers are going up on every corner in droves; however, no one diet works for everyone. The biggest problem with most weight loss programs is that they do not address the long term. In the short term, there is weight and fat loss, but lean muscle is also lost. Lean muscle controls metabolism and these diets ultimately cause the metabolism to slow down. When these individuals go off their diets, they tend to get bigger than ever and it becomes more and more difficult to lose the weight. This is why people tend to do what we call roller coaster dieting. The more you roller coaster diet, the more difficult it is to lose weight. These diets are a quick fix and only work temporarily. We all have friends and family that we have seen go through this.
There are many different aspects to looking and feeling our best. Most people think that it has to do with how much they weigh, but weight loss can be deceiving. Even after an individual reaches their goal weight after being on a weight loss program, do they really like the way they look? The biggest reason is because with the weight loss they also lose muscle tone which slows metabolism. At Infinite Vitality, we understand this and address all aspects of looking and feeling your best. We understand the different factors of weight loss.
Weight Loss and Fat Loss are dependent upon 3 factors
- Metabolism
- Hormones
- Fat Oxidation
Metabolism
Metabolism is based on your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which is how many calories burned while at rest. This includes keeping your heart beating, inhaling and exhaling air, digesting food, making new blood cells, maintaining your body temperature and every other metabolic process in your body. BMR is the largest factor in determining your overall metabolic rate and how many calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight. BMR is determined by a combination of the following factors: genetics, gender, age, weight, body surface area, body fat percentage, external temperature, glands, and exercise.
As we age, our hormone levels naturally decline as does our metabolism. This is especially significant with menopausal women who most often complain of the “menopausal extra 30 pounds.” One of the ways to speed up your metabolism is eating breakfast. Your metabolism slows while you are asleep and will increase as soon as you eat so keep in mind that breakfast eaters lose more weight than breakfast skippers. Exercising regularly is another way and will not only speed up your metabolism, it will also lower cholesterol levels, decrease blood pressure, lower glucose levels and help prevent heart disease.
Hormones
Hormones play a key role in weight and fat loss. They help us maintain lean muscle mass while losing body fat especially when on a low calorie diet. The hormones HGH, testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, Cortisol, and Thyroid Hormone are directly related to weight loss or gain, fat loss or gain, and maintaining, increasing or decreasing body fat. They also help to speed up the metabolism which also aids in burning fat. The balancing and optimization of testosterone, estrogen and Growth Hormone are essential for maintaining lean muscle mass and reducing body fat. The Thyroid gland produces Thyroxine(T4) which is converted at the tissue receptor sites to Triiodothyronine (T3). The balance between T3 and T4 helps our body regulate metabolism. The adrenal hormones are discussed below. Our HRT Programs use (non-synthetic) compounded natural bio-identical hormones under the direct supervision of Diplomat, Board Certified and fellowship trained anti-aging Doctors.
• Cortisol, DHEA and Adrenal Fatigue
Hormones that contribute to weight gain that are hardly ever addressed in weight management are Cortisol and DHEA. An imbalance in these two hormones can lead to a syndrome called Adrenal Fatigue. The adrenal glands produce the hormones DHEA and Cortisol. Stress will increase Cortisol levels. When Cortisol levels are high, DHEA is usually low. High Cortisol levels increase fat storage and interfere with the activity of your other hormones (such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) at the receptors sites. DHEA regulates glucose metabolism and balance. Low DHEA can cause an increase in insulin causing the body to store fat. A low calorie diet puts a tremendous amount of stress on the body which, in turn, will elevate Cortisol and lower DHEA levels. Now you can see why, after a period of time, people hit a plateau while dieting. Taking a special formulated adrenal herbal blend and pharmaceutical DHEA supplements with any diet is essential for long term results. This will help prevent plateaus in weight and fat loss. Infinite Vitality utilizes pharmaceutical grade DHEA and our own Adrenal Herbal Formula for our clients.
Fat Oxidation
Ultimately, fat oxidation is what we are really looking for in a weight loss program. A product that oxidizes fat will cause fat loss and weight loss without losing lean muscle mass. Hormones, when in proper balance and optimized, will promote fat oxidation. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadatropin Hormone) also helps maintain lean muscle mass when on a low calorie diet. Certain herbs and nutrients, when properly blended together, will promote fat oxidation, curb appetite (control meal size), reduce sweet cravings, and increase energy. There are thermogenic nutraceuticals that promote fat oxidation.
At Infinite Vitality, we address all aspects of weight loss for long term results. Our comprehensive lab profiles and patient workups will help to pinpoint deficiencies and imbalances so we can help you obtain long term results of looking and feeling younger as well as losing weight and fat. We give the personal attention you need and deserve. Our mission at Infinite Vitality is to optimize your health and enhance your quality of life!
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