Sometimes there can be other things in your life impacting your health and impacting on your weight. These can include factors such as sleeping habits, stress, alcohol consumption, injury, illness, eating times, food types and amounts. It is a good idea to have a proper assessment by an accredited practising qualified dietitian so all areas can be considered, not just eating and exercise.
The answer to this question is that there is no one diet to lose weight. All individuals have their own food preferences, activity levels, different medical and surgical histories, varying work patterns and stress levels, financial or time constraints. Hence an assessment will help identify strategies to assist with weight management in line with your health goals.
A review by a dietitian / diabetes educator will be able to assist in a formula to assist with blood glucose management to meet your health goals.
If you have a prescription and are on a medication to assist with weight loss a dietitian/diabetes educator can assist you in managing your weight goals.
Perimenopause and menopause are a very common time for females to gain unwanted weight especially around the waist. A dietary assessment and review can help prevent unwanted weight gain and assist with weight loss with a focus on healthy ageing for heart health, bone health and muscle mass.
PCOS can make weight loss very difficult and weight loss is very important prior to engaging IVF. A structured focus on assisting with weight loss and healthy habits is recommended. Many clients have successfully gone onto undergo success IVF with weight loss.
Correct weight management can assist with a number of diseases and ailments. These can include Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease, Sleep Apnoea, Hypertension, Blood lipids and Joint Pain. We call these weight related co-morbidities.
If you would like to know how weight management could improve your wellbeing please feel free to send a message for more information.