Often we focus on all the positives of weight loss, because motivation is so much more likely when you focus on positives! And the benefits of weight loss outweigh the risks for virtually everyone! New benefits to health far beyond weight loss also tips the scale towards their use. Here’s a list of potential issues that we can help address as we guide you through your healthspan journey!
Unwanted body shape, look or contouring from loosening of skin, loss of muscle or bone loss
Psychological impact, stress of failure, stress of success, depression due to food cravings, Psychological and social strain of eating differently than the family.
Hormonal changes which can impact thyroid, cortisol, estrogen or testosterone. Little is known about all these changes, but we do make androgen male hormones in the fat that can be altered by loss of weight.
Sexuality changes, more fertile, less fertile, wanting more sex, wanting less. Again, more research needed! The brain is our biggest sex organ, so anything that affects our brain will show effects in bed!
Electrolyte imbalance and nutrient deficiencies, this can affect sports and exercise or day to day thinking, sleeping, or fatigue. More advanced blood testing of vitamin levels, iron levels and metabolism is very important.
Fainting, low blood pressure, low blood sugar. It’s not as likely with non-diabetics, and less likely if you keep well hydrated.
Slowing Metabolism and risks of weight regain
Gallstones and pancreatitis have been reported with every diet.
Keep tuning back, we will update as soon as we learn more!
