Losing weight can be a confusing journey filled with conflicting information, leading to frustration. If you’re wondering why your weight loss plan isn’t delivering the results you want, you’re not alone.
In this article, we aim to simplify the weight loss treatments available in Singapore and explore key factors that impact your weight loss journey.
Underlying Health Conditions
Before we talk about weight loss, it’s important to understand that each person responds uniquely to various body slimming treatments.
One of the main obstacles to weight loss is the presence of underlying health conditions. Conditions such as hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) impact your body’s ability to lose weight.
Recognising the existence of these health conditions is the first step towards achieving successful weight management. If you suspect any of these conditions apply to you, it’s recommended to have a conversation about your options with your healthcare provider.
Diet and Lifestyle
Weight loss treatments should not be seen as quick fixes capable of counteracting the impacts of an unhealthy diet or predominantly sedentary habits. To optimise the effectiveness of these weight loss treatments, you should have a nutritious diet and regular exercise routine.
Keeping a food journal can also be helpful in meeting your weight loss goals. This is a journal where you note down what you eat every day, so that you can track your eating patterns and, in time, make adjustments to avoid overeating. Having a personal trainer or joining an exercise class that is fun may also give added motivation to increase your physical activity. Sustainable practices will ultimately benefit you in the long run to maintain your improvement in weight.
Emotional Factors
Weight loss is a multi-faceted journey, extending beyond physical aspects. It’s linked to our emotions. Emotional factors, including stress and anxiety, affect your path to weight loss.
Studies have shown that overeating is a chronic coping mechanism for life’s stressors. This tendency is more pronounced in individuals already grappling with obesity concerns. It’s not unusual for those aiming to shed pounds to face challenges when stress levels are high.
Acknowledging the impact of stress and anxiety on your weight loss journey and adopting healthy strategies to manage these emotions lead to more effective results.
Non-Compliance
One of the biggest reasons most weight loss attempts fail is non-compliance — not because people aren’t motivated, but because the plans themselves are often unsustainable.
Many popular weight loss methods rely on crash dieting, extreme calorie restriction, or unrealistic expectations.
A good weight loss plan isn’t about punishing yourself or making huge sacrifices, but creating sustainable lifestyle changes that you can realistically stick to for the long term. That means:
Choosing foods you actually enjoy (so you’re not constantly feeling deprived)
Allowing flexibility for social occasions and real life
Setting gradual, achievable goals instead of chasing dramatic short-term results
Building habits that work with your schedule, not against it
When your plan feels doable and fits into your lifestyle, you’re far more likely to stick with it — and consistency is what truly drives lasting weight loss and better health.
Importance of Choosing a Qualified Doctor
The knowledge of a qualified doctor is important for your weight loss journey. Choose a doctor experienced in weight loss to ensure safe and noticeable results.
At SL Aesthetic Clinic, our treatment plans come with diet and lifestyle adjustments to make sure you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable manner. We partner with our sister brand, Prologue The Lifestyle Medical Clinic, to offer holistic weight loss solutions – this includes health coaching under the guidance of nutritionists and health coaches.
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