How does weight loss work?

Weight loss works based on “calories in, calories out”, i.e., you need to be burning more calories than you take in through your daily food intake. The key to managing your weight successfully is in ensuring that the calories that you consume do not exceed the calories that you use. There are also other factors to consider such as your age, body type and metabolism, on top of lifestyle factors such as your daily habits that all come into play into weight gain or loss.

What is the best weight loss treatment?

There are plenty of weight loss treatments available, but TCM slimming is one of the safest and best ways to lose weight. Our Divine Slim TM weight loss program encourages steady weight loss for effective and sustainable weight management. As compared to fad diets (diets that eliminate 1 or more food groups) that leave you feeling hungry and lethargic, or having to rely on machines to see results, our methods are backed by sound TCM principles that focus on facilitating your weight loss goals as well as cater to your overall health needs.

How does TCM help me lose weight?

Following the perspective that excessive weight gain is a symptom of a greater underlying health problem that needs to be addressed, TCM believes that excessive weight gain is due to a Qi deficiency in the spleen, resulting in a slow metabolism, water retention and weight gain. Using Guasha, a form of treatment used in the practice of TCM, special apparatus is used to attain preventive or therapeutic slimming effects. Not only does the treatment regulate blood circulation and detoxify the body, but it also improves your metabolism and digestion for slimming effects. No need for painful surgery, unnecessary machines or intensive diets!

Why should I choose TCM slimming over other weight loss methods?

TCM slimming focuses on returning your body to a balanced, healthy state – so, you can look forward to not only looking good but also feeling good about yourself! Although our weight loss program will help you achieve results, it is important to stay committed to investing in your overall health by paying close attention to your diet and exercise, both during the treatment and post-treatment. Our weight loss treatments are conducted by trained staff that does most of the work for you, so you can look forward to a relaxing treatment.

Who can benefit from TCM slimming treatment?

Both men and women are suitable for our signature Divine Slim TM program.

Carbohydrates and Its Impact on your Weight

Carbohydrates and Its Impact on your Weight

June 14, 2017

Blog, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Tips

Carbohydrates are an essential part of any balanced diet as they are the primary source of energy for the body. Without carbohydrates, the body will not be able to function properly. However, carbohydrates are one food group that has a lot of variations and should be consumed with a lot of thought put into the food choices to avoid possible weight gain.

There are two groups of carbohydrates; simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates provide the body with the very basic form of carbohydrates: sugar also referred to as glucose. This glucose is the body’s source of energy used to fuel internal body processes. Sugar can be found in fruits, candy and refined sugars like white sugar. Complex carbohydrates are referred to as starches and are present in corn, legumes, starchy vegetables like potatoes, and grain products like bread and macaroni. These complex carbs take a longer time to be broken down to glucose by the body and tend to stay in the stomach for a longer period.

The problem with carbohydrate consumption is that these get digested very quickly, allowing a feeling of hunger only a few hours after a meal. That poses a problem for weight loss programs where staying fuller for longer is of high importance. When carbohydrates are eaten, they are quickly converted to glucose form. When blood glucose levels rise, insulin is released by the pancreas to stabilise it. This hormone that is responsible for body fat storage converts glucose into glycogen to be stored in the liver and muscles. The human body is only capable of storing a limited amount of glycogen; the rest of the glucose is converted into body fat.

The insulin level in the blood does not go down as fast as the glucose level. Instead, it lingers in the blood, which causes sugar cravings. This sugar-insulin cycle is the main reason for sugar craving and is one of the strongest causes of weight gain. The process of weight loss requires that the body use stored fat as fuel. Cutting back on carbohydrates is therefore essential to the process of weight loss.