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.

5 Exercises To Kick Start Your Weight Loss Journey

5 Exercises To Kick Start Your Weight Loss Journey

January 16, 2020

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There are a plethora of approaches to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Sometimes, a changed dietary plan and opting for the best weight loss program in Singapore may not be enough. An exercise regime needs to supplement your existing approach to ensure you get the most from your weight loss journey.

To kick-start your weight loss, you need to make sure that your output is bigger than your input. Different exercise tackle different parts of your body and each bring their own set of benefits to the table. While you picture having an ideal body, here are five different types of exercises you may want to consider including in your plan.

1. Lace Up Buttercup

Running is the go-to exercise when one wants to lose weight and rightly so! Running, like many other aerobic exercises, is efficient in shedding a few pounds, especially in the belly area. Study shows that it not only trains your heart and lungs but increase muscle mass. Partaking in cardio exercises will decrease your belly fat, waist circumference and overall body fat. Whether it be on a treadmill or a natural trek, be proud of the sweat that drips down your face!

Steel your resolve with a weekly running plan and note the total distance you covered and your timing. It’s recommended to run or jog at least 3-4 times a week, and roughly 20-40 each time.

2. Mundane But It Works

If you’d prefer something less demanding, you may want to consider walking. As banal as it sounds, walking is also another form of aerobic exercise. You will reap the same benefits when you run, but expect results to trickle in a slow manner. Compared to running, burning the same amount of calories will take twice as long. Despite its slow nature, walking is actually better for your body than running. Low impact exercises, such as walking, place less stress on your joints and improve your joint health by working the surrounding muscles and tendons.

The Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB) encourages one to clock 10,000 steps a day but this might not be feasible if you’re busy with school or work. Instead, aim to take daily walks for 30 minutes. Opt to walk a short distance away instead of taking a bus. In fact, walking for 10 minutes a day results in a mental health boost, so don’t dismiss it as an unviable option.

3. The All-Rounder

You’re may not be the next Joseph Schooling but you can use him as inspiration! Swimming is an all-round exercise, using nearly all your muscles for a simple workout. Depending on the level of intensity, this aerobic exercise can either be an intense workout or otherwise. The amount of calories burned will depend on your weight and the swimming style. In a 1 hour session, you will burn between 300 and 500 calories swimming breaststroke while swimming crawl will burn 10 percent more.

Swim multiple laps in public swimming pools that are accessible in almost all neighbourhoods or sign up for weekly swimming lessons. Burn those calories while enjoying a mental solitude after a long week.

4. Get Your Big Guns

Strength training may seem counterproductive to be included in your weight loss journey, but it truly isn’t! Coming to such a conclusion is understandable when you realise your weight is not budging. It is worth to take note that you are burning fat when you’re lifting those weights. One study states that strength training reduced visceral fat in 78 people with metabolic issues. Thus, the small change may be due to the increase in muscle mass, with muscles being heavier than fats.

Strength training increases resting energy expenditure and reduces both body fat and belly fat, especially if paired with a cardio exercise. While it is great to have a gym membership, you don’t necessarily need one to do strength training. Get yourself a resistance band and it’ll do just fine! Always be mindful of your limits and take precautions, especially if you’re working with machines.

5. Take A Deep Breath

Yoga has taken a more commercialised approach and its appeal has started a cultural movement in the West in the past decade. Don’t be fooled by its zen nature. Yoga not only gives you an avenue to meditate, but it also helps you to burn calories. Its calorie burn rate is significantly lower compared to other exercises but it offers diverse effects that will aid in your weight loss journey. For instance, one who practices yoga will experience an increase in their sleep quality. Quality sleep reduces the production of hunger hormones and thus, lessen your appetite.

You may want to sign up for a class and or do it in the comfort of your home and take instructions from a Youtube video. Lose weight faster when you add yoga among your other aerobic exercise. Clock in 20 minutes worth, 3 times a week and start living healthier!

Weight loss journey is never breezy. There are times when you feel good in your body, and there will be times when you break down at your lack of results. If nothing works, you may want to consider receiving treatments to lose weight. For instance, TCM Slimming is an effective weight loss treatment that not only improve your physical appearance, but it also does wonders to your health. The takeaway from this journey should be an improved health status – physical, mental and emotional.