Skip to main content

Posts

BOTTOMSLIM | POST PREGNANCY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR NEW MUMMYS

Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss Tips Are you trying to get rid of your post-pregnancy weight? Starting a diet and a fitness regimen could easily help you lose the belly flap and loose skin. However, some women still struggle to shed off this excess weight. Well, before you go forward with any drastic decisions with regard to losing weight, first seek help and guidance from medical personnel. This will help you establish if your weight loss difficulty is because of a medical condition or illness. This read will help you understand why your weight loss journey is taking longer than expected. Reasons Why Post-Pregnancy Weight Is Harder To Lose Unrealistic period Most women have very unrealistic expectations with respect to weight loss. They tend to grow impatient especially if they cannot see their results after a while of working out. It would be beneficial to note that it is unrealistic for pregnancy weight to shed after a few days or weeks after the pregnancy. It is estimat...

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 | BAD EXPERIENCE TRYING TO LOOK SLIM AT 60

BottomSlim reviews the experience of trying to look slim at 60 IRENE HO, 60, came to us because she could not regain her lost confidence. She had a bad experience trying to socialise in her golden years because she was too conscious about her looks. She wanted to lose weight – especially around her tummy – so that   she could look and feel good about herself. At any age, losing belly fat is not an easy thing to do. It seems even more difficult to achieve over age 60. Effects of menopause such as changes in hormones and a natural loss of muscle mass makes it more likely that your waistband will expand. Why is it nearly impossible to lose weight after the age of 60? As you age -- even if your weight on the scale doesn't change -- you may notice that your belly is no longer as tight as it used to be. The development of visceral fat, a deep, internal layer of fat that surrounds your internal organs and interferes with liver function is likely to increase your risk of heart ...

BOTTOMSLIM | BAD EXPERIENCE TO LOSE STOMACH FAT

Several lifestyle factors are contributing to  Singapore’s ever-growing weights and waistlines According to a director at HPB, the country could hit obesity rates of 15 per cent in just seven years. Worst of all, even if she engages in regular exercise, sedentary lifestyle in different stages of a woman’s life could still be adding to your belly fat.  A sedentary lifestyle affects every woman at every stage of her life, whether or not they are active. • Too Much Stress •  Lack of Sleep • Depression The demands of having a career and managing a family may cause many women’s bodies to go into crisis mode. As a result, the body begins to slow down and store fat. When daily life deprives you of sleep, your body can't work to its best ability. The body's reacts to a lack of sleep also by storing fat. The vicious circle starts with many women engaging in what is called "emotional eating." This is a response to high stress and an attempt to fill a void ...

BOTTOMSLIM | You Are Likely To Gain 2 Kilos Soon

Don’t be surprised if you find your work clothes getting tighter either.   How many times have you gave yourself the excuse that you were too tired to work out after work? According to the study by HPB, 59% of Singaporeans are exceeding their recommended calorie intake . And they have proof that a woman will put on at least 2 kilos since the day she enters the workforce. When you are making that transition to #adulting, you shift to a more sedentary lifestyle. For the first time in life, you are probably parked behind a desk for 40-plus hours per week. The pockets of free time you have are spent hanging out at cafes, restaurants and bars with friends. The struggle was real for one of our bubbly customers,  Fiona Tan, 28 , faced when she first chanced upon us on a TV award sponsorship. She was feeling flabby but had difficulty keeping up with her gym routine. 4 REASONS WHY YOU ARE FEELING MORE FLAB THAN FAB Erratic eating habits Blame it on your uni days! Did ...