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Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic rise in the prevalence of weight loss consultations at our practice, with an estimated 68% of women and 31% of men being overweight or obese according to Health Online.
Despite all the interest and attempts to lose weight, however, obesity numbers are still alarmingly high. Patients may lose weight successfully through reduced-calorie eating plans, macronutrient control, intermittent fasting, medications, and supplements – to name a few – but sadly the weight is rarely kept off, with as many as 80–95% regaining the hard-lost weight.
Medical tests
When a patient has a history of medical conditions or many failed weight loss attempts, a good starting point is to order a few blood tests.
The suggested panel is:
- Thyroid hormone assessments to determine the master gland of metabolism’s function
- Vitamin D status – higher vitamin D levels are associated with weight loss success and greater loss of abdominal fat
- Cortisol – high “stress” hormone levels may increase abdominal fat deposition
- Insulin resistance assessment – an excess of insulin encourages the body to store unused glucose as fat
- Testosterone status – testosterone is crucial to build muscle and lose fat in both men and women
- Female sex hormone status – an imbalance can affect the ability to lose weight
- Liver function assessment – the liver is the primary organ responsible for detoxification, fat burning and excretion while ridding the body of hormonal waste.
All diets work, and all diets fail
There are multiple biological, psychological, and social reasons why using diets to lose weight will end with weight regain.
Physiologically, one has to continue eating lower calories to keep the weight off. You will set yourself up to fail if you kick off your weight loss journey with unsustainable restrictions.
Psychologically, “banning backfires”. Seeing certain foods as “forbidden” may inevitably lead to overeating. Feelings of guilt or avoiding social situations over food are also not conducive to a healthy lifestyle or sustaining weight loss.
Keeping the weight off
According to the Heart Foundation, successful long-term weight loss is more likely when using a comprehensive approach that includes changing eating habits, increasing activity levels, and making changes to behavioural habits that can be continued long term. This may sound like a complicated and difficult undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be.
Sprezzatura
From the laboratories of Torus Health Care comes a techmed-aligned, multi-disciplined and differentiated weight loss programme: Sprezzatura.
“Sprezzatura” is an Italian noun, pronounced sprez·za·tu·ra or\ sprāt-tsä-ˈtü-rä\. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines it as “studied nonchalance, graceful conduct or performance without apparent effort”.
The programme aims to ease the weight loss process and ensure long-term results, and is built on three pillars:
- Physical – an oral supplement with herbs, adaptogens, thermogenics, nootropics, vitamins and minerals to facilitate weight loss
- Behaviour – Behavioural changes are encouraged to improve and maintain confidence and healthy habits while addressing emotional eating and food addiction
- Digital – an integrated platform to:
- Drive personalisation by choosing a lifestyle plan that suits you
- Guide and educate
- View informative videos from expert guests
- Access support groups
- Track health and progress
The Sprezzatura formula
The oral supplement formulation is designed to target nine avenues of weight loss:
- Appetite suppression and cravings
- Breakdown of fat cells and fat storage
- Carbohydrate blocking
- Mood stabilisation and emotional eating
- Ketosis with a boost in metabolism
- Fast, sustained all-day ATP energy production
- Reduction of metabolic inflammation
- Restoration of gut health
- Metabolic syndrome improvement
This is achieved through a synergistic combination of natural and herbal extracts, including Alpha Lipoic Acid, Ashwagandha, Coenzyme Q10, Garcinia Cambogia, green coffee bean extract, green tea extract, and Guarana Seed extract, to name a few.
Cellulite
Sprezzatura also has CelluCut obtained from a unique variety of cantaloupe melon, exclusively grown in the South of France. The original composition of 100% natural melon juice concentrate with a high source of natural and protected Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), means this trademarked ingredient proves to be effective in the visible reduction of hip and waist circumference and the dimpled effect of skin on the thighs and buttocks.
Obesity is a complex problem and cannot be managed with a single approach. Sprezzatura’s holistic method sets patients up for success and the long-term health gains that come with healthy weight management.
Dr Herman van Rooyen
Written by Dr Herman van Rooyen
Dr Herman van Rooyen has been a medical practitioner for over 32 years. He has extensive experience with sports injuries, burns, neuro-rehabilitation and aesthetic medicine.
He is registered with the American Sports Medicine Association and General Medical Council and has worked for almost a decade as a Senior Maritime Physician for Carnival UK managing medical, cosmetic dermatology and emergency care centres worldwide.
Dr van Rooyen is an internationally acclaimed aesthetic practitioner and is often asked to speak at aesthetic conventions as well as to conduct training for leading aesthetic brands. www.skinlogic.co.za | +27 44 873 6558
References
- Heart Foundation. (n.d.). Healthy Weight. In co.za. Retrieved October 18, 2021, from https://www.heartfoundation.co.za/healthy-weight/.
- Hagan, E. (2020). Why Do Most Diets Fail in the Long Run? In com. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/mind-body-food/202008/why-do-most-diets-fail-in-the-long-run.
- Heart Foundation. (n.d.). Healthy Weight. In co.za. Retrieved October 18, 2021, from https://www.heartfoundation.co.za/healthy-weight/.
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Sprezzatura. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved October 18, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprezzatura.
- Wing, R.R. & Phelan, S. (2005). Long-term weight loss maintenance, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 82, Issue 1, July, Pages 222S–225S, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/82.1.222S
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Dr Herman van Rooyen leads the team at Skinlogic. He has been a medical practitioner for over 32 years. He has extensive experience with sports injuries, burns, neuro-rehabilitation and aesthetic medicine. He is registered with the American Sports Medicine Association and General Medical Council and has worked for almost a decade as a Senior Maritime Physician for Carnival UK managing medical, cosmetic dermatology and emergency care centres worldwide. Dr van Rooyen is an internationally acclaimed aesthetic practitioner and is often asked to speak at aesthetic conventions as well as conduct training for leading aesthetic brands.
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