In the past 20 years there has been a substantial increase in the number of Australians classified as obese or overweight. Information on weight loss floods the internet and television advertising and it can be confronting and overwhelming. Weight loss begins with acceptance, willingness, education on the detrimental effects of obesity (creating a reality check), action and continuation with support first externally then internally within yourself.
Many factors cause or aggravate weight gain or inability to lose weight such as stress, hormonal changes, lack of education into healthy food choices, your brain and perception of yourself. As AHPRA registered primary care practitioners, Chiropractors have a growing role in nutritional management, wellness and supportive care in obesity cases.
A full chiropractic examination and consultation can guide the type of care needed. Treatment is individualized, and unique to your needs and can therefore be more successful in treating weight-loss.
You can start today by writing a food and exercise diary, recording your food intake for a week so it is easier to dissect where problems may be lurking and be aware of any unhealthy patterns.
Home-tips for self care can include:
– Exercising for more than 1 hour four times a week.
– Eating 1/3 less portion size on your plate.
– Increasing plant-based foods and proteins.
– Eat slowly and mind-fully – savour each bite with its various flavours, textures and remember to chew chew chew!
– Cut out sugar.
Call us here at Coastal Chiropractic and Wellbeing for more information regarding your specific weight-loss concerns and goals. To get the most from your visit we would like to speak to you prior to your consultation. If you are a part of our Coastal Chiropractic community already please tell us your goals so that we can help you achieve them in your next consultation. Whether it is 2kg-30kg – we can help you and changes can be made towards a healthier and happier you!
