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BOTTOMSLIM SHARES WHAT MAKES IT SO HARD TO LOSE THE BULGE

Battle of the Bulge #realstruggles Most people embark on their weight loss journey with very high expectations. Some of these expectations include quick weight loss and build up of body muscle, among others. After their time limit lapses, some give up while others experience a lot of disappointment. How do you manage your expectation? By knowing exactly how long it will take you to shed off your weight and see the results, you can. How Long Will It Take You To See The Results? For you to establish the exact time it will take you to see the fruits of your labor, it is essential that you know the factors that affect this. Below are a few factors that might pinpoint the reasons behind you not being able to see the results of your fitness routine. Genes- Well, genes are definitely a factor when it comes to body fitness. Some people take a very short time for their bodies to show some signs of weight loss and toning, while other people can go through months and years of workin...

BOTTOMSLIM | BAD EXPERIENCE TO LOSE WEIGHT THROUGH STARVATION

Shy away from starvation when dieting Weight loss requires a lot of commitment and effort with respect to dieting and exercising. The aim of these two mechanisms is to reduce the calorie intake as the body burns its excess fat. However, even though these two methods help maintain a fit lifestyle they are not the quickest method of shedding off some excess weight. It is easy for someone to give up or backslide to normal eating habits. Nevertheless, some people look for alternate methods of reducing their calorie intake. Starvation is one of these methods. Starvation regulates the intake of calories to the body and speeds up the weight loss process. However, this weight will return when you continue with your normal eating schedule. Therefore, starvation is a quick weight loss option, but not an effective one. This read will shed some light on starvation as a weight loss mechanism. REASONS WHY STARVATION IS NOT AN EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS PLAN It has less potential in compariso...

BOTTOMSLIM REVIEW BAD EXPERIENCE: FEELING SKINNY AFTER SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT LOSS

Tips to be comfortable in your own skin after significant weight loss Have you lost a significant amount of body weight ? If you previously had been tubby then you might feel awkward for a while in your new body. You might need to change a few items in your closet and be acquainted with your new size. The people around you might start changing their attitude towards you. Additionally, you should expect to gain and lose a few friends. This read aims at shedding some light on a few expectations you should have after a significant loss in weight. Expectations after Weight Loss Paranoia Most people who lose a significant amount of weight tend to develop paranoia with respect to eating. They develop paranoid mannerisms such as: constantly checking on their bodies, especially after meals restricting their eating by reducing their intake or (in some extreme cases) developing eating disorders avoiding their image on mirrors or reflective windows Developing self-esteem and...

BOTTOMSLIM ON BAD EXPERIENCE: MISLEADING INFO ON FAT LOSS

Don't be misled by information on fat loss Subscribing to a frequent workout regimen requires both dieting and performing exercises. It has numerous benefits ranging from physical to even mental health. Most people subscribe to a fitness regimen for the purpose of losing some weight and stabilizing their body mass index. Others go on crash diets and still succeed. However, there are so many myths and misconceptions about weight loss and body fat . Some of these misconceptions and myths include: Fat loss results in the production of heat and energy by the body- This goes against the law of conserving mass! Fat adds to the body’s muscle Muscle is active tissue that burns calories around the clock even as you sleep. Fat, on the other hand, is just a storage of excess energy. It does nothing but sit still. Fat is destroyed. This misconception goes against the rule of matter, which states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed. Most people have no clear idea wher...

BOTTOMSLIM | BAD EXPERIENCE OF BELLY FAT DIFFICULTIES IN WOMEN

Is belly fat a struggle just for women? Most people do not realise that there is a big difference between the effects of exercise and dieting between the sexes. Losing weight generally, requires effort and persistence for both sexes. However, some experts have unearthed a number of issues regarding weight loss and gender. Biological Disadvantage This relates to muscle development and metabolism. The muscle composition in men is more formed in comparison to that of women. The process of burning calories gives males an upper hand, in that their muscles aid them in burning more fat in comparison to women. In addition to this, men have a high metabolism rate in comparison to women. Some studies show that their metabolism rate is between three and ten percent higher than that of women (3-10%). Hormonal Disadvantage There is higher activity in the areas of the brain that control and manage the drive to eat, in women. Studies show that after strenuous workouts and activiti...

BottomSlim | What It Means To Have A Pear-Shaped Body

Venus of Willendorf - The Body of A Goddess Due to the world’s obsession with the Kardashian big buns, most pear-shaped women have absolutely no complaints about their bodies, at least until they gain weight. Have you ever been told you have a pear-shaped body? Do you know what that actually means? What is a Pear Shape? The pear shape is a term loosely used to describe a body fat distribution that is localised to the lower half. This essentially means that the vast majority of fat tends to be stored in the hips/buttocks, thighs, and legs. Pear-shaped women generally have slim upper bodies with narrow shoulders, small busts, and tiny waists. When it comes to having a pear shape, weight gain is generally fit into two classifications. First, there is a build-up of subcutaneous fat, which is located just underneath the skin. There is also an overgrowth of fat cells within two additional “reserve” fat layers that are situated just beneath the subcutaneous fat. These multiple laye...

BottomSlim | Sudden Weight Gain in Thighs and Hips

Weight gain generally occurs slowly over our lifetime; however there is evidence to show that some life stages and some life events are likely to increase the risk for weight gain. For women, the weight gain occurs a couple of time during their lifetime: Life Stages like puberty and menopause and during Life Events like pregnancy. There are plenty of resources available regarding these critical periods of weight gain so you are made aware and you can take action. However, there are times when sudden and unexplained weight gain might be dangerous for health and long-term well-being. As one of the pioneers in helping women stay in shape naturally , BottomSlim works with plenty of clients to advise them about lifestyle changes that can interfere with their abilities to maintain a healthy body, confident appearance and happiness overall. Here are two of the top causes of sudden weight gain that we notice generally affect Singaporean women: 1. ...

BottomSlim | I Hate My Fat Calves!

How you want your calves to look like? Big or muscular calves are a nuisance for a girl aspiring to have a slim and slender figure. Many girls who work out to keep a good figure struggle to have slim calves and fret over muscular calves. Why are my calves so fat? There are several causes. Some you can help, some you can’t. 1. Genetics: Tough to accept but if you have not done any form of activity that could change the shape of your calves, going up a hill daily to fetch a pail of water, chances are that you won’t be able to make significant changes to how your calves look. You were born this way. 2. Muscle: Simply because you are exercising the wrong muscle group. 3. Fat: No other way to look at this. Slimming therapy is one way to reduce the size of your calves. BUT legs are the hardest place to lose fat and tend to be the last place for women, so it will have to b...

BottomSlim | Thick thighs, Skinny Jeans Conundrum

Project Superstar gave Silver Ang her shot to fame onscreen in Local TV. She is not the thinnest model but still cuts a nice figure that she can be proud of. But a few uncontrolled moments of overeating and lacking exercise later, Silver had problems fitting into her jeans. Not a new problem as Silver had struggled with thick thighs since her teens. When Does It Go Pear-Shaped? It is clear that the world doesn’t care about girls with thick thighs because they constantly inconvenience them. Females tend to store fat on the hips, thighs and buttocks, making one’s appearance pear-shaped. The hips are slightly wider than shoulders with a slim upper body, broadening into a fuller lower body. Pears can be all sizes, petite to plus size. And yet the dressmakers and clothing manufacturers defiantly continue to design to an hourglass silhouette (hips & bust are about the same size with a singed waist and a fuller bottom). Often a pear has to buy a pai...