The Magic of Weight Loss

Summer is just around the corner, and panic starts to set in! Suddenly, we’re surrounded by “miracle” teas, meal-replacement shakes, fat-burning devices, anti-cellulite gadgets, and firming creams — all promising the perfect body.

You start wondering whether you can afford all these products, which ones actually work and which don’t — and your panic grows, along with the bloating and tension your body feels from stress.

The professionals are here to help — but do you have the willpower?

Professionals who offer diet plans often believe that successful dieting is possible — that anyone can achieve it as long as they try hard enough to follow the given advice. In reality, however, there is no scientific evidence to support this assumption.

Those who succeed in dieting are believed to have it, while those who fail supposedly don’t. This idea is so popular as an explanation for failure that even professionals can become confused, frustrated, or disheartened when a client returns for a weigh-in without having lost a single gram — or, more often, having gained weight.

Some Facts

One-third of men and women in the Western world are classified as overweight. Twice as many people believe they weigh more than they should.

The belief that one is overweight is more common among women of normal weight than among men.

Only one in twenty people who join popular weight-loss programs ever reach their target weight. About half of all dieters end up gaining back even more weight than they lost. And the number of people who keep the weight off for more than five years? Still in the single digits.

The Health Risks of Going on a Diet

Obesity is a serious health concern linked to heart disease, cancer, and respiratory problems. It also raises the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, infertility, pregnancy complications, gallbladder disease, and liver issues. Research further suggests that yo-yo dieting itself can be harmful to overall health.

In a large-scale study conducted in the United States, men and women whose body weight had fluctuated significantly over many years were found to have a much higher risk of death — particularly from heart disease — compared to those with relatively stable, even if higher, body weight. This raises the question of whether it is the dieting associated with obesity, rather than obesity itself, that contributes to the increased risk of disease.

The Emotional Side of Dieting

The intense inner conflicts that arise from food restriction are a constant source of stress, according to psychologist Jane Warble. Research shows that people on a diet consistently score higher on stress and emotional distress scales compared to those who are not dieting, and are also more likely to exhibit impaired cognitive performance.

According to psychologists Herman and Polivy, the mere expectation of food restriction often leads dieters to overeat the day before starting a diet. Once the self-imposed rules are broken, they may not eat without limits, but they usually consume much more than non-dieters.

When people restrict themselves from eating, they unintentionally increase the psychological value of food, making it even more tempting and desirable.

The Magic of Weight Loss!

If there really were such a thing as magical weight loss, no one in the world would be overweight.

The proposal

A nutrition plan focused on moderate food intake and a balanced diet — rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber — created by certified nutritionists trained at the KEADD* (Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity).

Incorporating physical activity into daily life — even starting with just 15 minutes of walking a day — is beneficial, especially for those who have never exercised before.

The Role of Auriculotherapy (Auricular Neuromodulation)

Auriculotherapy has remarkable results in reducing stress and anxiety, and in supporting healthy weight balance.

Stress: As mentioned above, stress levels rise automatically at the mere thought of changing one’s diet. Fortunately, there is a solution to this.

Obesity: It helps on four levels.

1. It helps promote a feeling of fullness, so that one feels satisfied with a smaller amount of food.
2. To help control cravings for carbohydrates and sweets.
3. To reduce or eliminate snacking between meals.
4. To boost metabolism.

How Reflexology Can Help

Usually, two or three sessions are enough for the body to start releasing blockages. In some people, you can sense that their body has held on to the weight of years of stress and emotion.

When Is the Right Time to Start a Diet?

When you truly feel ready — not when others pressure you to start. When you are free from issues that cause high levels of stress. If stress is present, we can begin with a calming, anti-stress therapy before starting any nutritional program, if desired.

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