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Ladies, it’s time you know that the weight loss odds are stacked against you. Here’s why women gain more weight than men and how to game the system.
Sep 4, 2018
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For those struggling to lose weight and keep it off, the key to success may be in your relationship. According to studies, getting fit with your partner can have numerous benefits, from improving workout efficiency and goal achievement, to strengthening your emotional bond, boosting happiness, and stimulating attraction.
Convinced to couple up on your weight loss efforts but not sure where to start? See our list of seven simple ways to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your relationship.
While dieting can lead to food deprivation, cravings, and crankiness, a switch in what you and your partner are choosing to eat, or refocusing on nutrition and balance, makes for the ideal foundation to get fit together. Because you likely eat most of your meals together—or at least eat similar meals even if your schedules are a little off—you’re much more likely to stick to healthier choices, especially if you make cooking a team task. Keep it fun and light, and acknowledge that some dishes may need a little personalization for you each to meet your unique nutrition needs, and to appeal to your taste buds, of course!
Weightlifting is the ideal fitness workout for couples because not only do you have an on-demand spotter, but you also are able to stick to your own limits and goals. For example, you might both want to strengthen the back, but perhaps one partner is targeting bra bulge while another is working on correcting posture. With weightlifting, you can take turns while targeting your unique goals, rather than having to constantly keep pace. As a side note, regardless of gender, it’s likely one partner will be able to lift more weight than another. Competition isn’t ideal here as injury can result from too much strain, so it’s important to consider this an opportunity to support and motivate while growing comfortable in your own body and appreciating its strengths and limits.
While it might cost a little more than your standard personal training session, booking a couple’s appointment with a fitness coach that focuses on exercises you can complete together gives you both a reason to work out. In fact, in the end, a couple’s session may also help you save a little money per person, as there is often a small discount compared to individual sessions. When booking your appointment, tell your fitness trainer you’re looking for exercises that require two people, like partner medicine ball rotations or bodyweight squats. A workout that relies on two people to complete offers built-in accountability and support.
Some couples excel with a little fun competition. If a competitive aspect to your fitness workout is the key to motivating you and your partner to get fit together, incorporate ways to measure goals and achievements. Recognize that fitness is personal, so what your partner may be able to achieve will be quite different from you. Where possible, make the competition based less on specific numbers and more on individual improvement. For those looking for a wager, consider having the “loser” cook dinner or take out the trash to spice up the competition.
Consider taking lessons in a new sport, something you can both learn together and later incorporate into your regular schedule. Try to narrow in on a sport you’re both fairly new to so you’re on a similar level of expertise to begin. The number of participants required to play the sport should also factor into the equation. If you and your partner are effective in holding each other accountable, a one-on-one sport, like tennis or squash, is a good fit. For those couples who tend to be motivated and unmotivated together, joining a team sport will make you both accountable to other people, making it more likely you’ll keep the date rather than reschedule.
While we all love date night splurges on good food, wine, or entertainment, try mixing in something a little more active. This doesn’t have to mean sweat and competition. Consider making a date to go swimming at the beach and instead of chatting on shore, have a conversation while treading water. Alternatively, go for a hike to get out of your urban jungle or take a more active mode of transit, like cycling, between food stops to help even out calorie intake. In fact, swapping out a movie night for an evening of salsa or swing can bump your activity up by 300 calories per hour while loosening up and getting a little more intimate.
Sometimes it can be difficult to reach your individual body goals, even when working out together. You should always be able to talk about how you’re feeling so that you can make the changes you need to, whether it’s fitness- or body-related. For instance, the one thing many people don’t mention about losing weight is that loose skin can become a concern for some individuals. Sometimes, skin bounces back, while other times, elasticity needs a little support. It’s important to stress openness and honesty in your weight loss journey together, so that if one of you is considering a complementary aesthetics treatment to reach your body goals, such as skin tightening, it’s received with love, support, and the understanding that while you’re getting fit together, you’re still on your own unique journeys.
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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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