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.

The Importance Of Getting Good Quality Sleep For Weight Loss

The Importance Of Getting Good Quality Sleep For Weight Loss

August 21, 2020

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To some, losing weight might seem like a long journey. And in order to get there, one would need to exercise regularly on top of eating healthily.

But one factor you should never overlook is getting sufficient sleep each night, which is something most Singaporeans don’t seem to be getting. Based on the data garnered by Fitbit, Singapore is the third most sleep-deprived country, with an average of 7 hours 5 minutes sleep each night.

So, if you’ve been wanting to live a healthier lifestyle, here are three main reasons why you should strive to have an adequate amount of sleep each night.

1. Poor sleep can lead to an increase in appetite

Not sleeping enough can compromise your dieting efforts by disrupting the balance of ghrelin and leptin, which are hormones responsible for your appetite. While ghrelin gives you the signal to eat, the latter indicates when you should stop eating.

Ghrelin levels decrease at night since your body does not need a lot of energy when you’re sleeping. Meanwhile, levels of leptin will increase to minimise your hunger signals. But if you lack sleep, you might end up with too much ghrelin in your system, which could fool your body into eating more. Simultaneously, the drop in leptin levels can leave you feeling hungrier. As a result, you could end up gaining weight.

2. A decrease in sleep can heighten stress levels

Sleep deprivation might trigger the body to produce more stress hormones, also known as cortisol. Not only does it trigger stress-related weight gain, but it also whets your cravings. Think about it, anytime you feel stressed, have you ever craved for anything sweet or greasy to indulge in? More than often, these cravings won’t leave you alone unless you’ve satisfied your cravings.

3. Sleep deprivation slows down metabolism

Have you ever wondered how someone can eat so much food without gaining weight? It could be due to their high metabolic rate! And attaining a higher metabolism relies on your high muscle mass as well, making exercise an integral part of weight loss. This is because when we move and sweat through working out, our muscles will sustain little tears, which triggers them to repair itself. By doing so, it’ll eventually increase your muscle mass which also boosts metabolism.

There’s a catch! For your muscles to self-repair, you’d need at least seven hours of sleep each night. Suppose you commit to a weight loss program, without factoring in sleep into the mix. In that case, you might end up getting average results despite the maximum effort.

Get the most out of your weight loss journey

Achieving a healthy weight revolves around healthy eating and regular movement. But sometimes, it’s not as simple as it seems. For instance, you desire to move and sleep more, but it might seem out of reach – and there’s a valid reason for it! In a day, you’re simultaneously trying to live your life, while exercising or working in between that you might forget to even sleep enough. Or maybe, you might not realise how essential sleep is in your fitness efforts.

But that’s not to say that you still can’t lose weight! In fact, you can consider embarking on an alternative weight loss journey through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). At Slim Couture, our TCM slimming treatments make use of healthy and safe techniques to help you achieve your desired weight.