Knowing your 'weight loss type' could help you lose weight faster
Finding it hard to lose weight?
Be it losing the extra couple of kilos you might have gained suddenly, or fighting obesity, weight loss is never an easy thing to do.
If you have been struggling to lose weight and see the difference, despite following the right diet and lifestyle, you might want to keep a check on your 'weight loss' type.
That's right! We are not talking about making use of personal coaching, but adopting a weight loss plan and type that is tailor-made for you.
What does a specific weight loss type mean?
According to a holistic guru and doctor of integrative medicine, Taz Bhatia, M.D., sustainable and long-time weight loss is not just determined by the diet and workout you do, but natural factors, such as your hormones, your mindset also play a role. The idea led to the doctor create different weight loss 'types', which are now being talked all across the globe.
How to make your weight loss plan work for you
While most customized diet plans work on matching your intake of macro-nutrients, carbs and fats, but for the best kind of weight loss, you should be zeroing in on your own holistic needs and requirements.
Identifying your weight loss type can give you insight into which diet and lifestyle practices best pair with your body and personality- these can include elements from Ayurveda, eastern medicine or specific exercise types. Think of it as making use of all good things into once, for your benefit.
Depending on these broad factors, different weight loss types, can be categorized as follows. Read on to see if you are one of the five types!
The warrior type
If your weight gain troubles are brought on by digestive ailments, you might find it benefiting to follow a warrior type weight loss plan. Not to be confused with the warrior diet for weight loss, warrior types can benefit if they take care of gut, liver health and inflammation, which could be resultant of stress.
Hence, the best results will be seen if you follow a regime which helps you cut back on inflammatory nutrients and include more of good fats-which improve gut sensitivity and aid eliminate toxin removal.
A mix of high-intensity activity, coupled with relaxing yoga and tai-chi routines can also balance chakras.
The protector type
Of all types, Protectors struggle to lose weight the most, since they find it harder to prioritize their individual needs and concentrate on themselves. They are also more prone to bloating and water weight, which can make it harder to lose weight.
Hence, the most effective strategy is to reduce carb and sugar intake and include more fiber and whole foods into your diet. These could also help control other vital parameters in the long run. Here is a detailed guide on losing water weight effectively.
The Anchor type
The Anchors are always working- and as a result, untimely schedules and stress levels can make it easier to gain weight because of unregulated hormones and imbalances. Since your weight is anchored by hormonal disruption, you are also more likely to gain weight around the belly and abdomen area. Women who fall under this category are also likely to experience fertility issues and reproductive disorders such as PCOS and PCOD.
Hence, the ideal way for Anchors to lose weight is to get your hormones under check. To target fighting unwanted weight gain and belly fat, trying out a low-carb diet, with rigorous cardio can fight off weight gain fast. Time-restricted diets can also be adopted in the long run to manage hormonal disruptions.
The Creative type
While the Creative Types are blessed with a good build and are less likely to suffer from weight problems than others, and unstructured eating plan or avoidance of a wholesome eating plan could be one of the reasons behind untimely weight gain. Weight issues could also be triggered by deficiencies, addiction or overeating. Hence, the right thing to negate these problems would be to follow a richer, and more nutritionally balanced diet, which could take care of deficiencies. Make sure you moderate your food and eat a bit of every food group. Supplements can also be tried. While variations of the Paleo diet can be tried, following intermittent fasting is not recommended.
Experimenting with simple exercise changes, and getting good sleep could also help maintain a healthier lifestyle.
The trailblazer type
The trailblazer type is a combination of Warrior and Creative Types. Hence, a weight loss plan that would suit them the best would be one which has a structure, revs up their metabolism and helps them take care of stress levels. Rather than go for long fasting hours, eating small meals at frequent hours would suit them the best and take care of their nutritional needs. A high-balanced protein diet, with good fats, which could keep them full would be ideal. Following exercise regimes which de-stress and provide mental clarity also work.