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  Obesity was already rising at an alarming rate in the Western world. And then, in February 2020, Covid-19 was added into the mix. So, what was the result? Well, it was literally a case of two pandemics colliding, which unfortunately created a “perfect storm” scenario. It’s like a twisted “symbiotic relationship”. Overweight people are more at risk of dying from Covid, and in return Covid has increased the risk of gaining weight! It’s well-known that obesity is one of the leading causes of death, and long-term health conditions. And, in the UK, the NHS spends more than £6 billion per year on obesity-related illness, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, Coronavirus brought a scary reality for people struggling with obesity. Not only are they more at risk of catching the virus, but are more likely to suffer from severe illness, hospitalisation, or even death as a result. The Negative Impact of Covid The Covid pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the ...

  So, can CBT help with weight loss? Most definitely! An upgraded version of CBT is the core therapy used at the Elite Clinic, where the GMB Permanent weight loss treatment was developed. Positioned as ‘Best in Class’ in psychological weight loss, the treatment has become something of a phenomenon both sides of the Atlantic. At the clinic they uniquely use an underpinning technique. As a result, they incorporate the three main therapies, including NLP, and then combine the treatment with their unique tactile version of the normally passive CBT technique. Their version is called Tactile Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Some of the top university professors in the world have endorsed it, and it is the subject of the bestselling book, ‘Pause Button Therapy’ An example of their use of CBT in weight loss involves using a sort of Neuro Plasticity to change a person’s thinking. So, when you hear someone ask: do you want extra fries with that, without thinking, you automatically hear: do you n...

  The Diet Secrets No-one Talks About Diet Secrets.There are a number of well-proven, medically endorsed techniques, that can dramatically help someone to lose weight. But why are they not that well publicised? The reason is simple: it’s because there’s no money in it. It is a sad, but true statement, that the vast majority of the diet and  weight loss   industry is driven globally by profit. Cash is the Driver. In fact, the industry has a reported value of around a staggering   $270 billion dollars ,  which is undoubtedly a lot of money! So, what is the real secret to losing weight? Diet Secrets and the $270 Billion The weight loss market comprises many components, including the extensive meal replacement market, bars, shakes and drinks. Hospitals provide an ever-growing assortment of weight loss surgical interventions, along with the vast number of slimming clubs. As an example, Weight Watchers alone in 2019 made a  gross profit of $786 million . All of w...

Can stress slow down my   weight loss ?  Unfortunately, the simple answer to this question is: most definitely! Scientific research has shown that stress not only slows down weight loss, but actually causes weight gain! It’s not surprising then, that so many people have come through the Covid pandemic sporting a few extra pounds around their waistline! Is Stress Good or Bad? People often think of stress with negative connotations, but in reality, not all stress is bad. In fact, short bursts of stress are a perfectly normal, healthy, vital part of the way we function as human beings.  Stress is our natural survival mechanism, and if it didn’t exist, we would probably have become extinct a long time ago. When we’re stressed, the adrenal glands produce adrenaline and cortisol. Also, glucose enters into our bloodstream, to give us extra energy. This is the fight or flight response. It’s an inbuilt, physical response that causes certain physiological changes in our body, ...

So How To Lose Weight When You Are Obese. Firstly, maybe we should just cover what the difference is between being overweight or being obese. Well to be truthful, not a lot, just one extra pound in fact. There has been a lot of negative press recently, about using a person’s BMI to establish if they are obese. Mainly because BMI doesn’t take body shape into account…. To lose weight you need to reduce the energy value of the food you are consuming, or basically, eat less. But we all know it’s not quite that simple. On the other hand, neither should it be so difficult. You decide on your approach, whether it’s Low Carb, Low Calorie, or any one of the dozens of other diets around these days.  Read Sleeping can Help You Lose Weight Low Carb V’s Low Calorie The two most popular diets for obese or overweight people to lose weight are Low Carbohydrate or Low Calorie. In our opinion, and that of a number of members of the medical profession, a low carbohydrate diet tend...