Still smarting from the loss of such a sum, I went all detective on reasons why a diet/ weight loss program will not work and sure did I find out a lot, from how 95% of people who lose weight regain the lost weight and more within 3years to how diets are a fad and psychological reorientation of an individual’s approach to eating is the way to go. In all, these reasons best describe why the weight loss program perhaps did not work.

Lack Of a Clearly Defined Reason For The Diet 

I totally agree with this point. I believe this is the main reason why my diet plan achieved no result. Most people just wake up one day and say “Hey I wanna lose some weight” and then they jump on a weight loss wagon only to fall off 5 days later. The reason is because they do not want it bad enough, the motive for that weight loss is not defined. I feel fine carrying this extra weight around but for someone who has a health problem and has 2 options; death or weight loss, and has decided not to die believe me any diet will work fine.

Before you start any weight loss program, think S.M.A.R.T goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely). Write out your target weight and set a realistic period for achieving this target weight, also include your reason for wanting that weight or body, paste it where you can see it daily. Let it be all in your face, constantly reminding you about your goal. Don’t forget to highlight milestones, so the goal doesn’t seem too elusive.

 Overly Restrictive Diet

Your body has a mind of its own, when you put your body on an overly restrictive diet, it thinks to itself “Oh, she/he wants to starve me to death, I will not allow this” and then it slows down your metabolism rate, making it more difficult for you to lose weight. It does this by producing more of the stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) because it perceives or “thinks” your reduced calorie intake is a threat to its survival. So next time, you want to lose that extra kg or 2, try buying a portion control plate and no drastic calorie reductions overnight.

 Early Life Trauma

Research has shown that out of about 286 obese people, half had been sexually abused as children and in most cases overeating and obesity weren’t the major problem, but attempted solutions. As a result of this, we all need to sit down and be really honest with ourselves, examine our pasts and find out if there is a deeper underlying reason for the unhealthy eating habit.  If you have been faced with any form of trauma in the past which could be responsible for this, your first point of call might be a therapist.

At the end of everything, this phrase I is very apt and has helped my weightloss journey, “The best answer to dieting, then, is: A lifelong program of everyday healthy, pleasurable eating coupled with regular exercise”. To lose weight, eat less and exercise more.

How boring! How prosaic! Yet how true.”

Omotola Fasawe

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Basically, there are two types of depression

Unipolar and Bipolar depression

Unipolar depression otherwise known as Major depressive disorder is the sad lowly sorrowful feeling. Here, all of a sudden the person starts feeling left out and alone. You often hear them say –“everyone hates me, nobody likes me- why is X friends with everyone and no one wants to be my friend”

Bipolar depression on the other hand, is borne from a high exaggerated and intense feeling. Sometimes the depressed is aggravated and heightened. People with bipolar depression get all so angry and carefree-they throw all caution to the wind and seem not to mind the consequences of their actions. They could also be destructive.

Symptoms of Depression

• Discontinued interest in things one once considered interesting
• Loss of appetite: weight loss
• Insomnia
• Constant worrying & over-thinking
• Feeling worthless
• Having no sense of purpose
• Thoughts of death or suicide

These symptoms must have been persistent two weeks or more before diagnosis as Depression.

Research has shown that Personality traits and Environmental background are the major root causes of Depression. A person with a low self esteem, constantly faulting and thinking highly of others above himself/herself is prone to depression. Also, a background of  struggles, hardship, abuse, violence, neglect etc tends to make one vulnerable to depression.

Treatments For Depression

Medication

Drugs/Pills such as Sertraline (Zofolt), Fluoxetine and Mirtazapine are prescribed for severe cases of depression. Doctors usually prescribe either of these antidepressants to suppress and modify moods. Total improvement and benefits of the use of antidepressants may not be noticeable until after a few months, If not there may be a need to alter or substitute the pills. To avoid a relapse, a continued use of the dosage is advised.

Counselling

Here, the Psychotheraphy and Cognitive Behavioural theraphy are counselling methods to help deal with depression. Psychotheraphy also called Talk theraphy is recommended for cases of Unipolar depression. In a psychotheraphy, a psychologist talks the patient through the depressive phase spotting the source and how to help out of the phase.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective way of treating depression. This therapy looks at the current state of the depressed and ways to pull him/her out. It identifies distorted thoughts and then creates a change in behaviour and thinking.

For a more productive result, both therapies can include people with similar health challenge to ensure a flexible communication -people tend to loosen up when they know others are also going through the same challenge.

Exercise

Physical exercise is one major key to managing Unipolar depression. The aftermath of a session of exercise has an effect on the symptoms of depression. It equals the treatment medications and therapies.  Usually those who are physically fit and willing to go through a session of exercise would have had enough treatment to gone out of a depressive phase.

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High Cola Intake-

Daily consumption of cola makes one age faster than usual. Research has shown that the combination of caffeine and phosphoric acid in cola will result into a lower bone-mineral density thus causing one to age quickly.

Exposure to Carbon Monoxide-

Exhaust from cars, trucks, trains and buses that we are constantly exposed to poses a threat to our health. They do not only cause breathing problems but also aging and skin issues like eczema, acne and psoriasis which may result into cancer on the long run.

Consuming Inflammatory Foods-

Daily consumption of meals that tend to cause inflammation affect our looks. Constantly eating vegetables, red meats, margarine, oils, white bread, or sugary processed foods do our skin no good as they cause inflammation resulting into wrinkle formation. Eat foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid such as flax seeds, flax seed oil, avocados, salmon, and olive oil. Also, meals/product abundant in zinc, selenium, vitamin C and beta carotene help in the body’s production of collagen which  keeps the skin firm, supple and soft.

Smoking and Drinking Alcohol-

According to Huffington post on healthy living, Alcohol is a natural diuretic, as you consume you become dehydrated. This does not only suck away the natural moisture from your skin, drinking excessively causes rosacea outbreaks and exacerbates fine lines, acne, and wrinkles, which instantly makes you look older. Smoking does not only cause heart disease, infertility, bladder cancer, high blood pressure and lung cancer. It also heightens psoriasis, alcohol reduces the skin cell oxygen leading to a pale and uneven colouring. Smoking also leads to a breakdown of collagen which may cause a loose and saggy skin. This makes us age even in our youth.

Lack of Sleep/Stress-

The recommended amount of sleep per night should be between seven to nine hours. Not doing this may have a huge negative impact on ones health. However, long straight sleeps on one side of the face may cause wrinkles and fine lines. Sleeping on your back may be one fine way to avoid fine lines and wrinkles. Worry, anxiety and stress cause aging faster than anything.  Stress will age the brain, increase blood pressure and will make one loose sleep resulting in a more older look.

Daily Exercise-

Routine workouts and exercise makes one strong, firm and healthy. It eliminates excess fats which may make the skin saggy. Moderate exercise keeps us agile, sharp, alert and ensure we feel young.

Bad Makeup-

Wearing the wrong make up/ using expired and bad products could damage your skin. It is important that we go for quality and not quantity when choosing products for our skin. Take some time to research about the chemicals that has been put together to make the products. Applying bad make up such as heavy foundation and powder tend to settle into the skin causing wrinkles. These products clog our face pores and ruin skin luminosity.  To avoid an aging look it is very important that we go for good quality products.

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