When you have more body fat than is ideally healthy, you are considered overweight and the body is burdened with unnecessary and unwanted excess fat.
Measuring your Mass Body Index (BMI) is one way to tell whether or not you are at a healthy weight, which is measured in relation to your height and provides a score to help place you in a category.
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Normal weight: BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
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Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9
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Obesity: BMI of 30 or higher
Being overweight may put you at risk for several health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. It may also cause loss of breath during sleep and, in women, it can make getting pregnant more challenging.
Causes
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Age, as we age our metabolism slows down
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Lack of muscle, the proportion of muscle decreases and the proportion of fat increases over time
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Lack of physical activity
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Emotional issues such as depression and stress
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Sleep deprivation
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Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism
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Menopause and hormonal changes in women
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Certain medications such as antidepressants and corticosteroids
Treatment
The key difference between using Karmalite’s devices to treat your fat and conventional diet and exercise is that you can choose the fat you want to get rid of while leaving the desirable areas alone. Often you find that you start to lose fat from your breasts and face the problematic areas left unchanged, but with new technologies, you can choose where to lose.
Cryolipolysis is used to freeze unwanted fat cells to the point of rupture without affecting surrounding tissues.
Radiofrequency technology such as Exilis is used to eliminate targeted fat cells on the hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen.
LPG Endermologie is one of the most effective treatments for fat reduction and body shaping. Skin also becomes fresher looking, smoother, and more elastic.
Other recommended treatments are Luvitra and Ultratone, which can be used to trigger fat loss where you desire.
Tips
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Be mindful of your diet
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Stay active and aim to exercise at least three times a week
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Monitor your weight to make sure everything is in check
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Stop emotional eating by talking to a professional about underlying issues such as depression
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Avoid salty and fatty foods
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Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
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Avoid white bread and rice
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Make sure you are getting lots of fiber