7 Exercise Blockers You Did Not Know About

Exercise is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy, active and fit. Some people find the exercise is best part of their day and most enjoyable. For others, it is a medium to socialize, connect and befriend with likeminded people around them. It is also an excellent way to relieve mental pressure, to expand your world, to make you a better person inside and out.

While you can never get enough reasons to exercise, there are even more “blockers” to exercise that prevent you from doing it. Let us learn about them, and how to find a way to overcome.

No Time for Exercise – It is the most common blocker. There is nothing like not having enough time, it’s all about priorities. You have to prioritize exercise like your other important tasks. Don’t let your brain decide that it can be skipped because if you do, you are most likely to find excuse to skip it. Train your brain to prioritize exercise so it fits in no matter how tight is your schedule, spare 10 minutes (if not much) to start with a regular routine of exercise and increase gradually. Whether you are a parent, student, home maker, businessman or employee, you can never be too busy to ignore your health, right?!

I’m too tired- Well, It may be not the actual physical tiredness but mental fatigue that stops you from exercising, and you may feel new boost of energy after a session of exercising at the end of days’ hard work. Feeling tired is often a symptom of lack of physical stamina so you need to exercise more to build that up.

I am not a Exercise Person- Nobody on earth can survive a healthy long life without some kind of regular physical activity, our bodies are made for it so all you have to do is to find your way to burn calories and enjoy doing it. It can be dancing to your favorite tunes, cycling, or simple walking or running. In fact, walking is a great way to start with, it has other numerous health benefits too.

I cannot do such hard work- You see people sweating profusely at the gym, and think you have to achieve that too, that’s not very wise because if you try to do too much from the beginning, you are very likely to feel discouraged. Work it slowly; try to enjoy what you do. And most importantly, never do something that you think is a “punishment” because you’ll only eat more later to “reward” yourself.

Lack of Willpower- It is common to not feel like exercising if you are not motivated. Finding a common group of people or an exercise buddy will be helpful because you will have someone to report to which will ensure that you are answerable if you do not turn up and it will encourage you to exercise regularly.

The Weather Excuse- Blaming weather for not going to exercise is just another blocker, but if you have joined a training program or have an exercise buddy who encourages you to come out, you are less likely to skip exercise. Or even you can make arrangements for exercising at home in such situations like walking the stairs a number of times, doing exercises that are suitable for at-home environment. Yoga is a very good option.

The Rhythm Breakers- Its tempting to fall prey of common rhythm breakers like Festivals, holidays, pregnancy, health-issues or job-transfers etc. and getting back to your well-formed routine is never easy. But the solution is to find a spark to motivate you again, here is a list of smart tips to help you get back to your exercise routine easilty.

Resistant Fat that don't go away Ever- For people who exercise regularly but still find it hard to get rid of stubborn fat bulge on tummy, flanks, thighs and arms etc. Liposuction is best option as it can effectively remove resistant fat and reshape your natural curves.

For Tummy-Bulge- Those who are worried about the hangging shape of their tummy despite regarly exercsising (often after pregnancy/major weight loss), Tummy-tuck is best way to get back slimmer waist and flat tummy.

By- Dr. R. K. Mishra, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
SIPS Hospital, 29 Shah Mina Road, Lucknow-226003

Mail at- mycosmeticsurgery@gmail.com

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Enjoy Festive Season and Stay Fit

With Navratri, the season of festivities just annouces its arrival in India and one of the biggest Indian festivals- "Diwali" is just around the corner. People are fully gearing up to indulge in holidays that bring a lot of things in this festive season such as variety of eateries, new clothes, parties & get-togethers. While these festivals are everything to be happy about, they also bring a pause to your exercise routine- the routine that took you a lot of effort to establish and it is often difficult to resume with same dedication once the festivites get over. Not just the festivals, in fact any such rhythm breaker (pregnancy, holidays, job-transfers or health issues etc.) makes you fall off the wagon and then you just keep postponing the idea of getting back to exercising that seems to never happen. So what should you do?

You should try these tips and we assure you that they work all the time-

Find Company- Finding an exercise buddy or joining someone for exercise is a great way to keep the rythm going for both of you because this way you have to report to someone for every session of exercise and you are answerable if you do not show up for exercise. You can encourage each other and try doing what you both enjoy.

Getting a New Exercise Gear- The idea is to find a spark that pushes you to start again, so it is the right time for gifting yourself your favorite exercise gear that you wanted for long time.

Register on Exercise App- It's easy and very popular these days. You feel encouraged when you can see your daily report of hard work as these apps keep tracking the level and amount of your physical activities. You have mobile, put it to the right use!

Join Exercise Group- It's even better to exercise with people who have same goals in mind- getting fit and staying fit. In groups, people also have a lot of fun exercising.

Join a local sports event- Running marathon, swimming/climbing/jumping competition, yoga challenge etc. all of these and many other events keep happening in our areas. You just have to search for the right one and sign-up. They even put some reward, and its another reason to keep you motivated.

Sign-up for Training Course- Local gyms often have short-term training courses like marathon, 12-weeks challenge for toned thighs or things like that. You search for what matches with your goal and get enrolled.

Remember that you may feel tired and sore, but consider all these as just excuses and common blockers. Keep the fire alive by adding one or all of above tips to amp-up your exercise routine. After all, you have to look great on all occasions, fit in all your festival outfits and feel good inside-out!

You were born to stay physically active, otherwise you might have been a bear ;-)

By- Dr. R. K. Mishra, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

SIPS Hospital, 29 Shah Mina Road, Lucknow-226003

Mail at- mycosmeticsurgery@gmail.com

Visit- www.MyCosmeticSurgery.in

Call/Whatsapp- +91 9795800800

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A Tummy Bulge is Inevitable with Age, Weight gain and Childbirth. But How can you get Rid of It?

As a woman, there comes a time in your life when you realize that efforts at dieting and exercise are not changing the appearance of your sagging and protruding belly, even men in their 30-40s notice a pot belly coming that refuses to budge with diet or exercise alone. This is a very common problem, especially in women after childbirth- a bulge tummy is more likely to develop, no matter how slender or fit you may be otherwise. Men cannot exclude from this as it’s a general tendency with Indian men that they develop a pot belly in their late 30 or early 40s and almost 90 percent of Indian women (whether they are married or not) have their lower abdomen slightly bulging out that never settles down completely. The worst part of this genetic fat collection pattern is when you start gaining weight with time even in your early twenties, fat starts to collect in your waist-line very fast making this area protruded like -4 months' pregnant women or having a “food-baby” inside that is certainly an undesirable thing. This problem can affect your overall lifestyle and many times self confidence is marred by the disproportionate contours of waistline. As a result, you start feeling conscious and hesitate wearing outfits that highlight your waist; even many women wear the skirts and saree above the waist to hide the bulge and men fail to hide their tummy bulge in fitted T-shirts so all you do is bid adieu to such popular clothing. But is there anything that can help to budge that tummy bulge and make your clothes fit you again? The answer is Yes, actually this is the ideal situation for Tummy-tuck because your tummy requires some extra help to fix all three layers (abdominal fat, muscles and loose skin).

“People often say that they have No Time for Exercise because they are too busy. Well, if you’re not determined for an active and healthy lifestyle, then nothing on earth can help you with reduction of fat because healthy diet and regular exercise is not an option to excuse but a lifestyle modification.”- Dr. R. K. Mishra.

Tummy tuck is only suitable for those who live a healthy lifestyle (regular exercise and healthy diet) because people who eat right and exercise regularly have good abdominal tone (and almost no fat in internal organs like intestines, liver or heart). Tummy-tuck cannot remove fat from internal organs, only diet and exercise can do that. It can remove the pockets of stubborn fat, loose skin and stretched muscles that refuse to get back their shape with diet or exercise but not helpful if you rely on this procedure completely.

For more details, Contact:

Dr. R. K. Mishra

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

SIPS Hospital, Lucknow

Ph: 9795 800 800

www.MyCosmeticSurgery.in

MyCosmeticSurgery@gmail.com

Beauty Secrets of Ever Young Modern Bollywood Mommies

All of us have an obsession with celebrities at different stages of our lives, and we Indians are well aware (or I say typically obsessed) of Bollywood faces like Aishwarya Rai or Shilpa Shetty. We have enjoyed watching all their life events for nearly a decade, and recently they have become quite famous for the birth of their babies. During the post-pregnancy period, these fashion divas have set fashion trends with their maternity wear, and the body changes. They have just started their journey, and talk of a "mommy makeover" is premature, but as we watch these moms, we may wonder that is normal. Through the lens of page-3 photos, we may be under the illusion that celebrity moms return to their pre-baby selves instantaneously; however, it is important to understand that all transformations take time. While thoughts of a mommy makeover are far from their mind, we have to remember that each of us will recover from pregnancy at different rates, and we just need to enjoy the journey.

When it is time to consider surgery, we urge all patients to do their homework before having surgery. After the birth of a child, it takes several months for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy form. During pregnancy, the body makes hormones and changes to allow for the birth and growth of the new child. Not only does the abdomen have to stretch to accommodate the growing child, but breasts engorge to help provide milk for the baby. Once these changes are no longer necessary, the skin will contract to varying degrees in an effort to return the body to its pre-pregnancy state. These surgeries are body contouring procedures, not weight loss procedures. To ensure that you have a long-lasting result, It's important to have stopped breast-feeding because your breasts need to return to their normal size and shape and stop producing milk. Additionally, we advise patients to have completed their family before proceeding.

Need of the Hour: Morbid Obesity Management

Overweight & Obesity are accumulation of excessive fat due to an imbalance between energy intake (food) and expenditure (activity). It is one of the most deadly & slow killer condition and involves almost all parts & system of body. Every disease becomes more severe in presence of obesity.

BMI is a tool calculated from person’s height and weight, and use to analyze and determine whether he/she is overweight, underweight or is healthy. BMI = Weight [kg] / Height [m^2]

Why should I worry about excessive weight?

Common complications or diseases due to obesity are:

· Heart Failure, Sleep Apnea, Coronary Artery Disease

· Type II Diabetes Mellitus Joint Problems - Arthritis, Gout

· Venous circulatory disease-Varicose veins

· Endocrine System Abnormalities

· Cardiovascular System- Hypertension,

· Gallbladder Diseases

Behavioural or Lifestyle Modification (Healthy Dieting & Exercise)

A few suggested behaviour modifications includes changing eating habits, increasing physical activity, engaging in a outdoor sports and extracurricular activity & setting realistic weight management goals. A moderate exercise for 30-60 min per day is recommended for weight reduction. A nutritionally balanced, low calorie, low fat diet is recommended for weight loss. It should also be high in fibre along with adequate amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Tips for healthy dieting are:

- Avoid Junk Foods 

- Avoid red meats

- Increase intake of fibre

 -Prefer whole-fruit to juices

- Limit intake of refined foods

- Increase intake of whole grain cereals 

-Reduce consumption of simple sugars

- Increase consumption of green leafy Vegs.

Liposuction

Liposuction is suitable for moderate obesity (BMI < 35 and preferably without any co-morbidities). Liposuction is the removal of excess fat deposit from the body through very tiny holes. It is frequently performed to reduce fat in the hips, thighs, abdomen, upper arms and other areas of fat deposits below the skin. The immediate benefits of liposuction can be both physical and mental. The greatest mental benefit is that the patient gains an incredible boost of self esteem due to greatly improved body image.

Body Contouring

Body contouring is combination of Liposuction, Abdominoplasty & sometimes belt lipectomy. It is very useful procedures in hanging type of obesity or hanging abdominal pouches, as seen in most of the obese middle aged Indian women, especially after multiple childbirths. A plastic surgeon can lift and reshape various parts of the body to create smoother, tighter contours like Arm Lift, Thigh Lift and Butt Lift.

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Bariatric Surgery either limits the amount of food a patient can take (Restrictive) or reduce the ability of the patient to digest and absorb food (mal-absorptive). A third approach may be the combination of both.

1. Adjustable Gastric Banding (also known as the LAP-BAND)

2. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (this is more advanced and frequently performed procedure)

3. Duodenal Switch/Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)

4. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RGB)

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