Virtual Menus for a Weight Loss Boost Right from Home

The most natural progression for the weight loss industry in a technology-driven world is the refinement of at home weight loss strategies. While virtual applications are in their infancy, rich social interactions for developing remote weight loss programs appear to produce the same level of positive results for permanent weight reduction. As the need to adopt alternative technologies to communicate with weight loss clients has grown quickly, many weight-loss centers have been forced to develop a new approach for educating, guiding, supporting, and encouraging participants following their plan. Health experts have argued for years that the rising rates, high prevalence, and adverse consequences of obesity demand new and innovative plans that deliver remote weight loss training, support, and encouragement. With many traditional brick-n-mortar health clubs and gyms closed, remote weight loss programs provide a much-needed solution for overweight or obese clients who are sheltering at home.

If you need to lose the weight you’ve gained during the coronavirus pandemic, research has shown remote support and remote coaching can be key. Check out the strategies discussed below for a few tips on getting your weight loss journey started:

• EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE - Embrace the challenge and don’t allow yourself to get discouraged. Whether you are eating out or dining in, there are always healthier choices that you can make and learn which foods are lower in added sugars and saturated fats.
• SELF-MONITOR & FOLLOW-UP - A key step in self-monitoring is the follow-up steps of managing your food environments. Remember, visible and reachable food items often lead to unplanned eating, so eliminate undesired food cues to avoid feeling deprived.
• AIM FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT - Regardless of how much weight you gained, losing as little as ten percent of your current body weight can make a huge difference in your health.
• RESOLVE EMOTIONAL ISSUES - If you feel exhausted by weight gain and the disruptions to your life caused by the pandemic, you’re not alone. However, now is the time to speak with a weight loss specialist that can help you get your life under control.

Chances are good that there has been very little enforcement of kitchen policies during this stressful time. While you continue to shelter in place, a little scheduling for kitchen hours and planning for mealtimes can go a long way to control tendencies to overeat.

At the Metabolic Research Center, our weight loss specialists can help you identify the reason you want to lose weight and develop a weight loss strategy that helps you improve your appearance, feel better, have more energy, and live a healthier life. Although many fitness centers may still be closed, that’s not an excuse for not moving more or burning fewer calories while you’re staying home. Adopt a low-level activity like walking each day to manage your health. Allowing yourself to remain overweight can lead to a state of obesity where chronic low-grade inflammation can contribute to the onset of metabolic diseases. If you are ready to take your life back and break free of overeating during the lockdown, a remote weight loss program can help you leave your self-sabotaging behaviors in the past and get on with your life. Nonetheless, make sure the remote weight loss program you choose will work with you through virtual coaching during the weight maintenance phase after your body fat set-point is reset.