Weight Loss

Sometimes you try your best (and keep trying) but the weight doesn’t seem to be coming off. This can induce a lot of stress. Did you know that stress actually sparks cravings for carbohydrate-rich snack foods? Which doesn’t help when you’re desperately trying to shed those pounds!

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What kind of exercise burns the most calories?

There are two types of exercises - aerobic and Anaerobic activities.
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Aerobic exercise is any type of cardio (cardiovascular conditioning) which increases your heart rate for some time, such as running, jogging, cycling, and lap swimming.
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Anaerobic exercises are a workout that requires maximum effort for a short period and involve quick bursts of energy such as callisthenics, weight lifting, jumping, or sprinting.
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Running and an hour of aerobics in water burns the most calories. Other types of aerobic exercise are good for weight loss too!

Can walking reduce tummy fat?

We burn calories no matter what we do - even in our sleep! We burn more calories when our activity level increases. When you exercise, you burn calories overall as it sheds fat from your entire body, not in one specific area.

Sudden & Extreme weight loss

If you lose more than 1kg a week, it is considered unhealthy because a healthy weight loss range is 0.5kg to 1kg per week. Your body will show the repercussions of extreme or sudden weight loss, such as stretch marks or even feeling nauseous and tired.
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Weight loss that is not achieved by hard work such as dieting, exercising and lifestyle changes are considered unexplained, such as a symptom of a severe medical condition.

Why am I hardly losing any weight?

Despite dieting, exercising and lifestyle changes, some cannot simply shed the weight. This could be due to certain medications or even underlying medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and sleep apnea.
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If you are eating less but seeing no result on the weighing scale, it simply means you are burning the calories that you are consuming.
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To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume.

What causes unintentional weight gain?

A decrease in estrogen can cause women in menopause to experience weight gain around the abdominal region and the hips. Hormonal changes in your middle years can also cause your metabolism to slow down, leading to weight gain. Other some medical conditions affecting the hormone levels can cause weight gain in both sexes.

If I eat once daily, can I lose weight?

Pay attention to your health despite being on a weight loss journey. While having one meal a day or prolonged fasting are popular weight loss routes, it is not beneficial for your overall health. For efficient weight loss results, go for sustainable methods.

How much weight can one lose with 500 calories a day?

Cutting 500 calories a day is a great way to start your weight loss journey.

Where does one lose fat first?

The places that lose fat first are places you cannot see. Because you first lose visceral fat that is wrapping your vital organs. This is why when you lose weight, you feel healthier and have more energy.

What causes unintentional weight gain?

Where does the fat go when one loses weight?

Fat is converted to waste materials in your body and passed out as carbon dioxide and water, in the form of exhaling, urine, and sweat.

Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Weight Loss?

On the contrary! Sleep deprivation actually causes weight gain. This is because lack of sleep leads to an imbalance in the hormone levels, an increase in leptin and decrease in ghrelin. Leptin is an appetite suppressant hormone, while ghrelin is an appetite induced hormone.

What Kind Of Food Causes Weight Gain?

Foods that cause the most weight gain such as french fries, potato chips, sugar-sweetened drinks, fatty meat, processed meats, trans fat, potatoes, sweets and pastries.

Customised Weight Loss Programme

At Amaris B. Clinic, we offer customised weight loss programme that’s tailored to suit any individual. Solutions are clinically proven medical technology, safe oral medication, meal supplements and, other products and supplements.

More Than Just Weight Loss

The Amaris B. Clinic weight loss programme not only improves your appearance but your overall well-being and confidence as well. Now you can lift the weight off your shoulders and other problem areas to boot!

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