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Holiday weight gain sticks to the hips, stomach, and thighs almost as well as those gooey, sugary holiday treats stick to the teeth. But melting away that excess weight can be a lot harder. The holidays are disruptive, and bring on cravings, a lack of sleep, and other factors that make it tough to take a realistic look at your routines.
Diet and regular exercise are, of course, the clear first places to start to shed from pounds, but they’re not always an effective solution. For improved weight loss success, consider our top six tips to get rid of the holiday weight.
If you're struggling with junk food cravings, then it can feel impossible to simply stick with healthy foods in the hopes that they’ll become the new normal. Cravings are hard to kick because they tend to take up a lot of our mental capacity. The mind craves food it can visualize and that looks appealing, and it begins to distract the brain from other tasks at hand. The good news is that, according to a study out of Australia, mental distractions can also help curb food cravings. Most food cravings only last between 10 to 60 minutes, so taking a walk, reading a book, or engaging in another activity that can occupy the brain for the same amount of time is often enough to kick cravings to the curb.
On the other hand, when cravings just won’t leave, give in—but institute a portion control rule. Instead of ordering a whole pizza or opening a big bag of chips, settle for one slice of pizza or a smaller snack bag. Similarly, if dining out and ordering a carb-heavy, calorie-laden meal, ask for a takeout container the moment the food is delivered to the table and section out a portion to put into the takeout container for later. That way, you're not denying yourself — cravings aren't some kind of moral failure, and you deserve to enjoy a treat when you want it! But by sticking to smaller portions, you can get the benefits of a hearty meal while minimizing waste and keeping portion sizes in check.
There’s truth to beauty sleep, but did you know that there’s also a link between sleep loss and food cravings? It’s true. According to a study published in SLEEP, a loss of sleep kickstarts and extends the levels of a chemical in the blood that associates eating—especially sweet, salty, or high-fat foods—with happiness. The brain creates a positive association between these cravings and happiness, making the body crave them even more. It’s a vicious cycle, but one that can be stopped by keeping a regular bedtime and ensuring the body gets around eight hours of rest each night.
Often, the fear of missing out (or FOMO) leads to a lot of yeses that should probably be nos. Depending on who’s birthday it is, what the ladies are celebrating or who just wants to take advantage of a cheap wine night at their favorite bar, get comfortable with saying no — or at least carefully considering everything consumed during a fun night out. Alcohol adds up, particularly when it comes to mixed drinks, red wines, and beer. Some celebrations may only come once per year, but there will always be something to celebrate, so choose wisely where to spend those calories. Likewise, when it comes to holidays, don’t give into chocolate cravings just because certain varieties only hit the store shelves during Valentine’s Day or Easter. It’s a great marketing opportunity for advertisers and manufacturers, sure, but it definitely won’t help with any post-holiday weight loss efforts.
It’s easy to follow into the comparison trap, particularly with social media and everyone still excited about their New Year’s resolutions. To stop from falling into that spiral of negativity, set a phone reminder to pop up every hour or so—as often as it’s needed—that offers a word of inspiration or self-love, such as “You are enough.” Every body is different, making any comparison wholly flawed from the get-go. Plus, negative thoughts will only serve as a roadblock to positive diet and fitness changes. Instead, practice positivity, consider taking up meditation for better control over mindset, and remember that while a body may not be in its best condition, it’s been there to help experience all the good times and the best memories, so show it a little grace. (Bonus: Self-love can also help to undercut stress, a major contributor to premature aging and wrinkles.)
Sometimes, it takes more than diet, exercise, discipline, and positivity to cut those few extra pounds. Knowing that goal hasn’t been quite reached or hitting a weight loss plateau can do a lot of harm to a perfectly fine success rate. Don’t let those last couple of pounds here and there take the weight loss train off its tracks. Instead, consider calling in backup for a little extra boost, with a customized body shaping treatment plan. During each treatment, heat produced using radio frequency energy targets fat cells below the skin’s surface. This causes the volume of fat cells to break down in the targeted area, while kickstarting collagen production for a smoother, firmer silhouette. To discover whether a radio frequency body shaping treatment plan might be right for you, locate a certified treatment provider near you.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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