Weight loss: 4 things no one warns
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- May 3, 2019
- 3 min read
4 Things No One Warns You About When Losing Weight
By reaching your weight loss goals you may get alot of benefits other than healthy weight like improved sleep, mood and self confidence.
Unfortunately, there are unwanted side effects that don’t often make headlines. From losen skin until the lack of emotional support. It is important to know common side effects along with weight loss plans and how to deal with them in order to keep weight loss in a positive environment.
1. Loose Skin
The appearance of loose skin after weight loss depends on how many pounds did you lose and how fast did you lose this weight. Shedding too much too fast will lead to loose skin.
Most people losing a significant amount of weight will be stuck dealing with loose skin. The loss of elasticity could occur when there is a weight loss greater than 20 pounds.
What to Do About It: It is better to avoid rapid weight loss and have a loss of 1-2 pounds weekly. T
The elasticity of the skin is mainly determined by age and genetics. Skin will tighten slowly over time for most, so losing weight slowly will ensure you're not left dealing with too much skin at any single time.
A regular weight lifting before and after weight loss could lead to muscle building which fight
Finally,you need to know if you have 50 pounds or more to lose, loose skin is unavoidable. In that case, you may want to check with your doctor to see if surgical skin removal might be an option for you.
2. Anxiety Around Eating
Sometimes, the weight-loss process can produce feelings of anxiety and fear, especially about food.
If someone is intentionally trying to lose weight, it’s likely that this person is pretty preoccupied with their food, calories, nutrients and maybe even specific ingredients.
This intense preoccupation can bring about anxiety and/or fear around eating, which can negatively impact mental health.
What to Do About It: Slow and steady wins the race! You're better off with a slower and more mindful approach to health.
Impromoving your health is a great goal to have, but weight loss shouldn’t be your only measure of success.
In order to prevent anxiety you may adap small but oractical health approaches.
A therapist can also be a useful ally to have on your weight-loss journey, particularly if you've struggled with weight issues or disordered eating in the past. She can help you put things into perspective and facilitate a healthier relationship with food.
3. Lack of Support
Unfortunately, not everyone is going to be supportive of your weight-loss efforts. And this lack of support from loved ones can be disheartening and can even derail your healthy habits.
What to Do About It: Don't let the words or actions of others get you down. After all, you've accomplished something good for yourself!
When you're faced with unsupportivie friends and family, it's important to know that it's not always meant maliciously.
It could be several things — even jealousy or concern. If this problem continues, it's best to talk it out with these people and help them understand why some comments can be hurtful to someone who has just lost weight.
Feeling good and fitting into new clothes is a great feeling for most people.
Social changes can occur more slowly, so friends and family may need time to fully accept the "new you".
4. Spending Money on a New Wardrobe
Having to go and buy all new clothes can be very overwhelming.
Although weight loss is generally a positive thing, if you need an entirely new wardrobe, you might have to dish out money you aren’t prepared to spend, and that can lead to anxiety.
What to Do About It:
Hitting up some thrift stores in high-end towns can provide some awesome new outfits for a fraction of the price.
Plus, a lot of thrift stores will also give you money or store credit for your old clothes. And waiting for sales at your favorite stores and even asking friends or family for hand-me-downs are other great ways to secure proper fitting clothes without having to spend a lot.
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