3 Reasons Why You’re Still Not Losing the Extra Weight

While a few people seem to lose weight without any effort on their end, majority of the population tend to have problems shedding the extra pounds. Weight loss is influenced by factors such as genetics and lifestyle. Here at Divino Plastic Surgery, we help our clients achieve the body they desire not only through our San Diego body contouring surgeries but also through client education.

So why are you still overweight? Find out below. We have also provided some practical solutions to help you out.

1. You often misjudge portion sizes.

A study reveals that most of us often underestimate (and overestimate!) portion sizes, including the caloric content of meals. The researchers of the study further pointed out that “calorie underestimation is especially extreme among overweight persons”. As a result of misjudging the portion sizes and caloric content, you end up eating too much.

What to do? Try keeping a food journal to figure out your food eating patterns. You do not have to do such journal keeping for a long time, a week or two to figure everything out will help revamp your eating habits.

2. You over-exercise.

Yes, you heard it right. While exercise could help you shed the extra pounds, too much time at the gym could actually prompt you to eat more. Not convinced? The researchers have found that exercise does promote hunger.

What to do? Take the time to chill out. If you’ve been hitting the gym 2 hours a day for 4 times a week and you’re still not seeing results, take a chill pill and try concentrating on light exercises instead such as walking with 10K steps per day.

3. You are not getting enough snooze.

So what does sleep have to do with your weight? It turns out that getting fewer hours of sleep may predispose you to weight gain. This study in children and a scientific review of studies on sleep and weight gain reveal that the extra pounds may be caused by lack of sleep.

What’s the action plan? Make sleep a priority! Over the years, most of us have probably put sleep on the back seat! It’s about time that you regain your bedtime rights!

San Diego Tummy Tuck

After successfully battling the bulge with the practical solutions we provided, you may notice sagging skin on the tummy area. A San Diego tummy tuck would then be appropriate to remove the extra loose skin around your abdomen.

The best candidates for a tummy tuck are women or men who are in relatively good shape and have fat deposits or loose abdominal skin that has not responded to diet, exercise, or both. This procedure can be used alone or in combination with liposuction to achieve the results you are looking for. Dr. Chacon can provide you with more details specific to your individual needs.

To make an appointment, contact us at (858) 633-7546 or simply fill out this contact form. Our team looks forward to your visit!