March 29, 2024

Slimming: know your body thanks to body impedance

The secret of a good diet
When we start dietwe are always full of good intentions. The morale to block, we aim for a phenomenal weight loss in record time. Blame the bad diets that let us believe that we can lose 10 pounds in 1 month without problem. But in fact, things are not so simple. Already, because the body does not always react as well and quickly as one would like. Then, because in a dietthere are always phases, which must be overcome to evolve and sustain the results.
A voucher dietin addition to the fact that it must be established over a period of time consistent with the desired weight loss, must start on a good basis. This is one of the guarantees of his success. In other words, and especially if the weight to lose is important, take the time to talk with a professional nutrition to know why we took this weight, how we lose it and how many pounds we have to shed.
 
Know your strengths and weaknesses with bioimpedance
Another important point, knowing precisely the constitution of his body. Because, in this area, we are all unequal. One can be thin but have a heavy bone constitution or be round and have light bones. Hence the importance, when necessary, of passing a body impedance test.
It consists in measuring, with the aid of a machine, the resistance of the body tissues in front of a current of weak intensity (this last one is almost imperceptible so there is no fear to have). The practitioner places electrodes on a toe and a finger of the patient's hand lying on the auscultation table. These are connected to a machine that pulses a sinusoidal current. The collected data is then decrypted by software.
Following this technique dating back to the 90s, more accessible methods have been developed, which consist in introducing these electrodes on conventional scales. But as the electrodes are placed at only one place of the body placed horizontally, the data are a little less precise.
In addition to the ability to pass the test at a practitioner, there are also impedance meter scales in all mainstream stores. To get one, count between 30 and 150 euros depending on the model.

 

Imaging scale, Weight Watchers by Tefal (64.99 euros)
 
What are the benefits?
Concretely, one obtains thanks to that the amount of fat mass present in the body (the fat does not conduct the current) compared to the lean mass and the bone constitution. We can also know the amount of water present in the body, which helps to revel in any retention problems, which can weigh heavily on the balance. Above all, one obtains thanks to this technique the basic metabolism of the individual. A valuable piece of information for the rest of the program, which consists in establishing a diet personalized food.
Beyond numbers, impedance measurement also has an effect on the psyche. It allows the person experiencing it to better understand his body and the reasons for its current weight. Depending on the results, we can then be reassured or otherwise find an additional motivation to lose weight. Above all, it helps to set realistic loss goals.
 
 
Thank you to Corinne Ducaud, dietary manager at the Thalasso Resort and Miramar Crouesty Spa ****.

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