The arrival of the warmer weather is often an opportunity to take a little more care of yourself, rebalance your lifestyle and find new energy. Rather than giving in to the pressure of ‘crash diets’ or unattainable standards, why not opt for a gentler, more realistic and, above all, more sustainable approach? Losing a few kilos, improving your figure, or simply feeling better about your body: everyone has their own objectives, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The important thing is to understand what your body needs, to make peace with yourself and to put in place healthy habits that you can maintain over the long term.
In this article, we share with you some simple, caring and effective advice for getting back into balance, without frustration or obsession. Because feeling good about yourself is first and foremost a question of overall well-being.
Towards sustainable weight loss
Calculating your BMI to find out where you stand..
Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) is essential for determining the ideal programme to adopt.
BMI is calculated as follows: WEIGHT (in kg)/Height (in cm)
If your BMI is between 18.5 and 25, your weight is normal
If your BMI is between 25 and 30, you are overweight
Within overweight, we can distinguish between very overweight (27-30) and slightly overweight (25-27)
the solutions to be adopted will differ according to these two categories. BMIs below 18.5 (thinness) and above 30 (obesity) are specific cases.
Cellulite: what exactly is it?
When we talk about body wellbeing or weight loss, the appearance of the skin – particularly the notorious cellulite – often comes to the fore. But what exactly is cellulite?
Cellulite, also known as orange peel skin or dimpled skin, is the result of an imbalance between the storage and removal of fat in the fat cells beneath the skin. When overloaded with fat, these cells end up exerting pressure on the connective tissue, creating that bumpy, irregular appearance on the skin’s surface.
Cellulite is mainly found on the thighs, buttocks and hips, and sometimes on the upper arms. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite does not only affect overweight people: it can appear in all body types, even the slimmest, as it is influenced by several factors such as hormones, blood circulation, diet, stress and genetics.
And yes, ladies, you are generally the most affected, because of an anatomical peculiarity: in certain areas of the body, you have three layers of fat cells, compared with just one in men. This is why female cellulite is more frequent and more pronounced. But men are not totally spared either: a poor lifestyle, stress or hormonal imbalances can also encourage the appearance of cellulite.
The good news? There are solutions to visibly reduce cellulite, as long as you adopt a comprehensive and regular approach: a balanced diet, hydration, draining massages, targeted physical activity and appropriate skin care. All of this, of course, without striving for perfection, but with the goal of smoother, more toned skin… and lasting well-being.
Why am I putting on weight?
- An unbalanced diet
- Lack of exercise
- Genetics
- Poor elimination of toxins (encapsulated in fat cells)
- Stress
- Poor sleep
- Hormones
- Poor blood circulation or lymphatic drainage
- Water retention
If you recognise yourself in one or more of these points, you should know that these are all causes that can contribute to the appearance of extra kilos and cellulite.
How can I lose weight before the summer?
Don’t panic, it’s perfectly possible to lose weight before the summer, as long as you go step by step. Avoid miracle methods and opt for simple solutions: eat better, move around a bit more and, above all, learn to listen to your body. To give you a helping hand, slimming food supplements can also be a good option, as long as you choose them carefully according to your needs.
Remember that every little effort counts and that the most important thing is to feel good about yourself.
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Manage your stress to lose weight more easily
Start by STRETCHING! Yes, stress affects your moods and can prevent you from losing weight. Learning to manage it is essential if you are to feel better and achieve your slimming goals.
And all because of cortisol, the stress hormone. That’s why you need to take this into account, and combine a weight-loss method with breathing and relaxation exercises.
Have you always thought about yoga? Why not start today! The bonus effect: by learning to breathe better, you’re also guaranteed a flat tummy effect and you’ll instantly grow taller, slimming your figure in a matter of seconds.
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Get active
You can breathe, but you can’t start a slimming programme without a bit of sport! The renewed energy you feel when the warmer weather returns can be an opportunity to get back into sport in earnest. In that case, it’s a good idea to target those sports that are most effective at reducing saddlebags : aquabiking, aquagym, dance, rollerblading… or even walking, provided the pace is brisk (enough to make you sweat), as this speeds up weight loss and tones your body.
The little extra: exercise helps reduce stress!
So you see, it all adds up!
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Review your diet to lose weight for good
Did you think you’d escape? Well, I’m afraid not! I haven’t forgotten. Weight loss is also about diet. Now that you’re relaxed and positive, why not change your eating habits?
Say goodbye to monotonous eating. Have fun with tastes and colours, use and abuse condiments. Just don’t lose sight of the fact that your energy intake should not exceed your energy expenditure.
Foods to avoid: watch out for salt (to combat excess subcutaneous water), pastries, sweets and so on. Yes, I know it’s tempting, so we don’t forbid ourselves to avoid frustration, and then an occasional excess is always good for the morale!
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Drink a lot to lose weight!
No, I’m not talking about alcohol, as you may have guessed, but water! Drink it in all its forms! Water drains, detoxifies and even combats water retention. So go ahead, choose your drinks:
- herbal teas, green tea (because it helps to burn fat),
- thyme tea (which has anti-infectious properties),
- verbena ..
And if you can, drink up to 2 litres a day.
Bonus: it will improve the quality of your skin.
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Get enough sleep to lose weight effectively
Sleep is very important because it regulates the two appetite hormones leptin and ghrelin. One stimulates the appetite while the other regulates it. Sleeping between 7 and 8 hours a night is therefore ideal for regulating these two hormones. Watch out late risers, as there is no additional effect.
Come on, you’re already on the right track! But I’m sure you could do with a little help! Why don’t you use slimming food supplements?
Which slimming food supplement should you choose for long-term weight loss?
To begin with, you might wonder why you should use a slimming food supplement. As you’ll have realised, it’s just a supplement to help you achieve your weight loss goal, a helping hand. Your choice of slimming food supplement depends on your individual profile, which is why it’s important to determine which is best suited to your metabolism and body shape.
To give you an idea of the chronology of things, in cosmetics, you do a scrub before you do a mask, don’t you? When it comes to slimming, it’s the same: you act successively or simultaneously, depending on your objectives. A few extra kilos after the festive season or before the summer holidays? Now’s the perfect time to get started:
- Prepare your body with a detox to eliminate all the toxins in your system
- You need to burn fat using a fat burner
- Take care of your intestinal flora by taking a slimming food supplement based on hafnia alvei, to help metabolise rich foods.
- Maintain weight loss with a fat catcher
Our selection of slimming food supplements:
NHCO Thermoxyl Burner :
Thermoxyl NHCO is the 1st slimming food supplement containing 125 mg of caffeine. It is a combination of burners with the most concentrated doses, for a rapid 4-week programme, renewable once. The combination of Arginine and Leucine amino acids is optimised for action on slimming and firmness.
The NHCO Thermoxyl Burner accelerates metabolism and provides 200% of the NRVs for vitamins. When combined with sport, the effectiveness of Thermoxyl NHCO is multiplied.
Biocyte Keto Trainer :
This food supplement from the Keto range from the Biocyte laboratory promotes drainage of the body. This drainer contains grape marc to help reduce cellulite and hibiscus to facilitate the body’s elimination functions through drainage. It is traditionally used to increase renal elimination of water.
Le Réducteur de Graisse Sucres Xls Medical :
This dietary supplement for weight loss contains Araferol®, a combination of natural grape marc extract and natural L-arabinose from maize. This active ingredient is clinically recognised for binding dietary fats and sugars. It optimally reduces the calorie intake of fats and sugars in your diet. In this way, it helps prevent excessive accumulation in your body. This slimming aid is formulated with ingredients of natural origin to respect your body. This formula limits the absorption of calories from food to facilitate weight loss. These tablets contain no artificial colourings, flavourings, salts or preservatives. It works in a natural way that respects your body. It therefore helps you maintain your weight and increase the satiety effect.
Losing weight before the summer is not an insurmountable challenge, as long as you adopt a gradual, caring approach that is adapted to your body. With a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management, quality sleep and well-chosen food supplements, every little step counts towards overall well-being. Remember, the most important thing is not to fit into a size, but to feel good about yourself, with energy and confidence. Summer is just around the corner, and you’ve got all the keys you need to welcome the sunny days with a smile and as the best version of yourself.
So, are you ready to get started? Your new routine starts today!
