The procedure was developed in South America and involves the injection of a soya oil based product which dissolves the cell wall of the fat cells thereby releasing the fat.  The body eliminates the fat through normal functions of the liver.  In other words when you visit the restroom.

Hundreds of micro needles are used to inject the medication into the fall cells over a  body area, say the lower abdomen.  The cells burst, releasing the fat.  The area swells, sometimes rather considerably.  The swelling subsides for the most part within 48 hours. There has been some pain and tenderness reported within the body part treated.

Small nodules can be felt within the treated area and can take up to 4 weeks to disappear.  More than one treatment of an area is usually required and the full effects of the treatment aren’t always apparent until 10 to 12 weeks afterwards.

Long term effects on the body area being treated aren’t known, nor is the long term effect on the body and body organs in general.

Costs vary considerably depending on geographic area, amount of medication used per treatment and the number of treatments required.   The costs can vary from several thousand dollars to over $10,000.

While lipodissolve has been touted as the lunch time alternative to liposuction, there is some down time.  Most patients report not being able to work for a day or two afterwards because of the swelling and the soreness.

Applying a local anesthesia cream to the area before the treatment cuts down on any discomfort from the micro needles.  Post treatment care varies.  Some clinics recommend ice applications, some say hot baths, and some say do absolutely nothing to the area for 48 hours.  Sometimes massaging the body part and compression is recommended and sometimes compression is definitely not recommended.

When comparing before and after photos, a definitive difference can be seen. The effect doesn’t seem to be as dramatic as liposuction.  Lipodissolve has been used in the under chin area, the neck and under the eyes, areas where liposuction is not often used.

Is lipodissolve for you?  It might be if you just have a problem area or two of stubborn fat and you can afford the treatments. It’s not for you if you have more than 10 pounds to lose, or if the fat is not concentrated in any one body area.

When you can feel a craving coming on, brush your teeth…

When your belly is not rumbling but your mind is telling you to open the refrigerator, it is time to unleash the toothbrush. When you are not physically hungry but you are craving food, brushing your teeth can work wonders. It is a little known fact that brushing your teeth can help the craving pass and you will no longer feel like eating. Next time you’re craving chocolate, give it a try.

Old habits don’t die hard…

It is easy to fall into a routine, for example – when you settle into your seat at the cinema, isn’t it nice to have a big tub of popcorn and a Coke to hand? When we begin to associate snacks with other pleasurable experiences, habits begin to form. Next time you visit the cinema, why not skip the popcorn? Try drinking Diet Coke or even water.

You are allowed to eat, don’t starve yourself…

Eating when you have a good appetite is always the best approach to dieting, if you wait until you are starving you will find that you eat more. If you deprive yourself of food, you are more prone to binge eating. Junk food and snacks always seem more appealing on an empty stomach.

That is why the very low calorie diets don’t work in the long run. You go over the top when you can’t stand the deprivation any longer. Make sure that you eat when you have a good appetite and don’t wait till you’re starving. If you wait too long, you won’t be able to stop.

You actually NEED fat…
Fat is an essential source of energy, however, there are good fats and bad fats. Good fats can be found in fish oil, oil from seeds, nuts and olives. Dairy products, red meat and fried food contain bad fats.

Change your attitude to food…

Did you know? Babies only demand food when they are hungry, they stop eating when they are full. As we grow up, we are ‘rewarded’ for good behavior with treats such as sweets and biscuits – when we are older, we treat ourselves with chocolate and ice-cream… this is why we eat for comfort when we are upset. By understanding where this habit comes from, you can begin to combat it – why not treat yourself to a makeover or a new pair of jeans instead? What a perfect incentive to hit your weight loss goals.

Don’t take yourself too seriously…

Becoming fanatical about your weight can be counterproductive, furthermore, you are more likely to succeed when you enjoy what you are doing. Let’s take jogging for example, it would be ridiculous to jog five mile per day if you simply don’t like jogging – in next to no time you would become jaded and probably resort back to not exercising at all. You should take time to discover the things you enjoy, try swimming, jogging or even cycling.

Don’t be afraid to say no…

Sometimes other people do not understand your goals. For example, you’re out to dinner and your friend exclaims “you must have dessert!” It can be difficult to say no. We don’t want to appear rude, but, do you ‘really’ need to eat dessert? If you’re not comfortable saying no, perhaps you could say “It looks great but I’m full, I’ll definitely try it next time.” It is a much kinder approach and rarely offends.

Always try to take exercise according to the proper instructions of the fitness trainers who trains you how to use pilates without any injurious risks. If you want to loose weight at home just purchase the best quality home fitness equipment like gazelle. You may get good results if you purchase ab machine for the abdominal or hyp exercises. The pedometers are an electric exercising machine to count down the steps automatically. The pilates and fitness are indispensable with each other to give the most effective sources of healthy fitness. If you want to have exclusive workouts then try to find pilates classes, arranged by the professional fitness trainers. There is a variety of lift chair which helps the impaired individuals to get support while walking independently.

First, don’t worry about not being able to eat all of your favorite foods because we’re not going to give them all up! Instead, we’re going to focus on simply eating less of them. That’s not too hard, is it? No, it’s not. When you go eat your favorite foods, grab a smaller plate, that way you’ll have less to eat but still eat what you like!

Second, add more water to your daily routine. Not only is this good for your kidneys, water has a natural effect of decreasing your appetite drastically. Try to drink water immediately before most of your meals and you’ll notice the difference in your appetite right away!

Third, try to increase your physical activity immediately. For example, if you work on the second floor of an office building, don’t wait around on the elevator to take you to your floor! Go find the stairs and get moving up those steps! Another way to increase your physical activity is to park toward the back of the grocery store parking lot instead of driving around for thirty minutes trying to find a closer parking space. The walking is great exercise and you’ll get your grocery shopping done a lot faster than you would have driving around for that special, up front parking space!

I bet you’re thinking that you already knew some of this. Chances are that you did already know it, but let this be a friendly reminder that you now need to do it! These three ideas may simply be what you need to remind you of how easy is it to lose weight fast.

You can slice an apple and add it to cooked oatmeal for breakfast.   Sliced apples, turkey  and a sprinkling of walnuts makes a great sandwich filling.  Chopped apples can be added to a salad.   Apples can be added to chicken salad or ham salad.

Green Tea has been shown to help burn fat.  The magic ingredient is called EGCG.  Black tea works but not as effectively.  Green tea can be brewed fresh and seasoned with a slice of lemon and bit of honey. It can also be iced.  A cup of green tea, several ice cubes and a cup of cubed watermelon whirled in the blender for a few seconds makes a refreshing summer cooler.  You can freeze green tea in ice cube trays and then add to your favorite beverage.

Curry includes the spice tamarind.  Tamarind contains a substance called hydroxycitric acid and can slow down fat production.  The pods of the Tamarind tree have a unique flavor and are sweet and sour at the same time.  The pulp from the pods are used in Indian, Thai and Malaysian cooking.  If you can’t get fresh pods you can buy dehydrated tamarind pulp.  Add it to stews, pork and chicken dishes.  You can also re-hydrate the pulp and use it for the base of tamarind lemonade.

Cinnamon has been used in the treatment of diabetes because it stimulates fat cells and helps get rid of excess sugar in the blood stream.  Cinnamon is not water soluble which means it can build up in the body’s fat cells. The long term effect of the ingestion of large amounts of cinnamon isn’t known.  However it seems a half teaspoon a day is relatively safe.  Cinnamon can be used in meatloaf, stews, brushed on chicken and pork before grilling, as well as more commonly on fruits.  It can also be added to cottage cheese and cream cheese.

White kidney beans have tons of fiber and that fiber fills you up. There is some discussion that white kidney bean extract blocks starch absorption in the intestines which leads to weight loss.  You can use white kidney beans as you would red kidney beans in chilies and soups or in a side dish.  After cooking the beans you can use them in tuna and chicken salads or fresh green salad.

The first thing you have to do is choose one of the methods outlined in the previous article in this series. If you decide you want to diet by using one of the “package” diets, such as Weight Watchers, then get all the facts of how the diet works first. Make sure you understand what it is you’re getting into before you do it. Like I said, the mind set is very important here. If you go in with a positive attitude, regardless of what method you choose, you’ll have a better chance of success.

After you have chosen the diet plan that you feel is right for you, go and see your doctor again. You’ve already been weighed and that’s fine, but now you have to inform your doctor about the diet plan you want to use. He will then examine you and determine if that plan is going to be at all harmful. For example, if you decide that you want to go on a regiment of diet pills, you’re doctor will be able to tell you if there is a risk involved with taking these pills. He might even recommend a prescription on his own for you to take that he feels will be safe. Whatever you do NEVER go on a diet without consulting with a professional first, especially if the plan is a rather radical one.

After you have seen your doctor and you’re actually ready to get started, make sure that you have everything you need. If it’s a food plan where you get foods sent to you, make sure that you have a sufficient supply on hand. The last thing that you want is to run out of food in the middle of your diet. If you’re planning on an exercise program, make sure you get all the equipment you need BEFORE you actually start exercising. The last thing you want is to move on to the next part of the program and find out that you don’t have the necessary equipment.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to treat your exercise and diet program like a job. There’s no room for “I don’t feel like doing this today.” If it’s going to succeed, it has to be done right. To achieve those ends, reward yourself for each day or each week that you stick to your diet. Maybe allow yourself a new outfit or some form of entertainment. Make dieting as much fun as you have to in order for it to be enjoyable.

You see stories everyday of people who have lost lots of weight. Let these stories be an inspiration to you.

You CAN lose the weight that you want.

All you need is a the will, the plan, and a picture of what you’ll look like in that pair of spandex.

2. Make lunch your big meal and dinner a light supper.  You need energy to get you through the busiest part of the day.  Food eaten in the evening just sits in your tummy and makes you feel heavy.   Make it a rule not to eat after 8 PM every evening.

3. Exercise before you eat.  Exercise boosts your metabolism and decreases your appetite.  You don’t have to go to the gym, a brisk 20 minute walk will do it.   You can exercise inside as well.  Try going up and down the stairs, running in place, doing 15 minutes of Pilates or your favorite exercise regime. Take your break at work and use it to stretch.

4. Eat every four hours.  That means three meals and two snacks for most of us.  Keep the snacks low calorie.  The idea is to keep your blood sugar on an even level.  You won’t be starving and give in to the candy machine.

5. Decrease the level of stress in your life.  Stress causes an increase in the hormone cortisol, which is linked to fat storage.   When you feel stressed take a time out to meditate, practice deep breathing or just think about a happy memory.

6. Make sure you’re getting your vitamins and minerals, taking a daily supplement to boost what you’re getting from your food can be a good idea.  There are studies that show calcium has fat blocking properties and vitamin C helps with insulin production.

7. Picture yourself at the weight you want to be.  Don’t belittle yourself with the weight you haven’t lost but congratulate yourself with the weight you have lost. Keep a positive body image.

The first thing you need to do is actually determine if you need to lose weight. Oh, I know, you’re not a size three. Well, maybe you’re not supposed to be a size three. After all, each of us have different heights and bone structures. Those two things play a great role in determining just how much we should weigh. For example, somebody who is five foot seven with a small frame, or bone structure, should not weigh as much as somebody who is five foot five with a large frame, or bone structure. News flash, bones are heavy. So you have to take that into consideration.

So, how DO you determine whether or not you should lose weight? Well, the good news about figuring this out is that modern science has done all this work for you. There are charts for every size frame and height imaginable in order to determine your correct body weight. And the beauty of these charts is that you can find them easily online. There are a number of sites on the Internet that have very complex programs developed to return your ideal weight. All you need to do is pop in your height and frame type and you’re in business. Some charts also include age as well since out metabolisms do slow down as we get older.

After we have determined what our ideal weight is supposed to be, we then have to find out what our current weight is. Don’t rely on your bathroom scale, sorry to say. Regardless of what they say, they’re not guaranteed to be accurate. Go to your doctor and find out what your actual weight is. His scale is going to be a lot more accurate than the one you picked up at Sears.

After you’ve determined what you’re actual weight is, you simply take your actual weight and subtract your idea weight from it. This will tell you how many pounds overweight you are to the pound and as accurately as possible. Why is this so important? Because losing weight properly has to be done systematically and with great regulation if it’s going to be done right.

In the next article of this series, we’re going to discuss some of the reasons why people are overweight. By understanding these few things and making changes in these areas, you may actually start to lose weight even before you begin your diet.