Article 133: Alternative Weight Loss Methods (Surgical Treatment to Lose Fat and Keep Lean)

Surgical treatments for obesity, including various slimming procedures to treat obesity and its complications, can only serve as supplementary measures to comprehensive slimming therapies. They cannot replace reasonable dietary control, traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine treatments, let alone exercise therapy aimed at improving fitness. Otherwise, relying solely on a single slimming surgery without adopting a comprehensive slimming approach will hardly yield the desired results.

While implementing comprehensive body-wide weight loss measures, targeted liposuction yields the best results. Previously, the only method for targeted liposuction was abdominoplasty. Later, negative pressure liposuction was invented. However, because the force of negative pressure only acts on weak areas, the extracted fat is uneven, causing side effects such as localized bumps and depressions. In recent years, researchers have developed ultrasonic liposuction devices for fat reduction.

Its working principle is based on ultrasonic vibration, which generates a powerful impact and produces alternating positive and negative pressures in each vibration cycle, causing unequal pressure on the internal and external surfaces of fat cell membranes. When the cell membrane reaches its tolerance limit, it breaks down, thereby reducing the number of fat cells. Ultrasonic waves can be used at different frequencies, power levels, and vibration displacements; maximum damage is achieved when the natural frequency of the target object matches the frequency of the sound wave. When using an ultrasonic fat sculpting device to remove fat tissue from the body, after treatment with low-concentration saline and distilled water, the weight and volume were measured. The results showed a significant reduction in the size of the fat tissue mass, a change in color from yellow to white, denser remaining tissue, and fat oozing out as a buttery liquid. The weight and volume of the fat tissue were reduced by 4/5, far exceeding the effect of conventional liposuction. In short, the principle of ultrasonic fat sculpting is to use specific wavelengths of ultrasound to selectively destroy fat cells while protecting nerves and blood vessels, achieving optimal fat removal results and minimizing side effects. It is particularly suitable for patients whose weight is not above standard but whose body shape is unsatisfactory due to localized obesity.

This is an electric slimming device equipped with a control and adjustment box. During use, electrode pads are fixed to the areas of the body where slimming is desired, using electrical stimulation to burn subcutaneous fat and achieve weight loss. The Air Slimming Method is a new slimming method successfully tested at a beauty clinic in Tokyo, Japan. Its advantages include comfort, convenience, and ease of adherence. Subjects wear an inflatable suit resembling a spacesuit and lie on a bed in their most comfortable position. Changes in air pressure within the suit disperse and eliminate excess subcutaneous fat in areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, and cheeks. Wearing the inflatable suit, the pressure experienced is equivalent to that of water at a depth of 10 meters. Each trial lasts 50 minutes and is considered very suitable for the human body, with good results.

Inappropriate weight loss methods, focusing solely on weight reduction while neglecting health, often result in the loss of both lean and fatty tissue. To prevent lean tissue loss, it's essential to consume at least 75 grams of carbohydrates daily and engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. According to this study, exercising 6 days a week for 2.5 hours a day for 8 months will increase lean tissue while reducing overall weight. Lean tissue is the body's foundation; with this foundation, a fulfilling life and career are possible.

(1) Avoid rapid weight loss: It is difficult to maintain the weight loss effect after rapid weight loss because rapid weight loss methods are not natural lifestyle habits.

(2) When you are hungry, that is when your body burns fat: exercise for half an hour to an hour at this time to burn fat most effectively. Remember to replenish water after exercise.

(3) Eat slowly and chew thoroughly at each meal: This is the best way to satisfy your appetite and reduce the amount of food you eat.

(4) Avoid oversleeping: Seven hours of sleep a day is enough. During sleep, the metabolic rate is the lowest, energy consumption is the least, and the synthesis of cholesterol and fat increases significantly. Oversleeping is the main reason why you can gain weight even if you eat less.

(5) Less sugar and oil: Reducing the daily intake of sugar (rice and noodles) and oil is a necessary way to lose weight.

(6) Do not drink stir-fry soup: Soup has a high oil content and is easily absorbed, making it very easy to gain weight.

(7) Eat less during leisure time: The metabolic rate is low during leisure time and less energy is consumed, so the energy of food should be reduced accordingly.

(8) Don’t eat late-night snacks: Eating before bed makes it easier for calories to be converted into fat and accumulate in the abdomen.

(9) Do not eat leftovers: In order not to waste food, you always eat the leftovers in the bowl and plate. It would be strange if you did not gain weight.

(10) Every food has its drawbacks. Eating too much is not only not beneficial, but also harmful: the heavier the body weight and the larger the food intake, the greater the chance that the drawbacks of various foods will manifest, and the more likely the body will be harmed. Almost all life on Earth relies on devouring other life to survive, forming a food chain. However, no life is destined to be the prey of other life. Even fruits and vegetables have natural chemical substances that are toxic to animals in order to protect themselves.

(11) Fat people with weak willpower: should make good use of the help of others to achieve the effect of weight loss, such as finding a reliable weight loss consultant to help maintain their ideal weight for life.

(12) You can attend dinner parties, but you should choose your food carefully: low-fat and low-starch foods are still okay to eat.

(13) Limit salt intake: Salt is the substance that most easily absorbs water. People with a strong preference for salty food must drink a lot of water. Four cups of water can add up to one kilogram, which is why many people say they gain weight even from drinking water. In fact, drinking water makes you gain weight, not fat. Therefore, removing excess water can help you lose weight.

(14) Limit alcohol consumption: Alcohol is the second highest energy food, second only to fat. Many people in society have many banquets, drink a lot of alcohol, and eat high-energy foods, so they are all overweight.

(15) Controlling weight is a healthy lifestyle: Only those who can maintain their weight loss are truly successful.