Whelehans Pharmacys Aisling Murray: Weight Gain part 2
Healthy Eating with Aisling Murray from Whelehans Pharmacy
The Difference between Actual Weight Gain—and Normal Fluctuations
part 2
This is a continuation of last week’s article.
How to overcome weight fluctuations?
Overcoming weight fluctuations is not as easy as it may seem. Sometimes you can’t control your body, for example, if your body wants to hold onto fluid it will. How to minimise disappointment when you get up on the scales is a different thing and easier to regulate. As I mentioned last week, try not to weigh yourself every day, do it once a week, this will give a clear indication of weight loss/ gain. Don’t forget if you are getting weighted with your clothes on it does add one to two extra pounds. If you are still seeing no positive changes on the scale your meal plan and exercise regime may need to be reviewed. One of the best ways to indicate your weight changes is to judge how your clothes are fitting you. I find you are the best judge of your own body and you know yourself if you have gained weight.
Still gaining weight but eating healthy
It can be the case that you are eating healthy and your weight is still fluctuating. It’s time to evaluate what you are actually eating; a food diary is a great way to do so. Sometimes we may not be eating as healthy as we thought or we are just not being honest with ourselves. Food quantity needs to be taken into consideration; you may be eating more than recommended in a day or your portions are bigger than anticipated.
Don’t rush or skip your meals, this can be another reason your weight is fluctuating. By eating regularly, you will maintain your metabolismtoo.
Keeping stress at bay is also recommended; this may be easier said than done, however stress can be a huge cause of weight fluctuations. Stress hormones can increase blood pressure, glucose levels, and create more visceral (around the internal organs) fat over a long period of time.Try to remember that weight loss takes time and start ever day of positively you will reach your goal with some time.
Whelehans Nutrition Service
Whelehans nutritional service is a private one to one advice service with our nutritionist Aisling Murray. Aisling’s areas of interest include weight loss management, nutrition education and food intolerance. Our nutrition service offers you the chance to change your life in a positive way by focusing on your overall wellbeing as well as the chance to follow up on your progress.
Aisling Murray has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and offers a one to one specialist nutrition service at Whelehans Pharmacy. Call Whelehans at 04493 34591 for an appointment. Aisling’s Nutriton Clinic costs only €10 per week.