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Losing weight involves more than just discipline or willpower. The human body perceives weight loss as a potential survival threat. Historically, for millennia, a reduction in weight signified famine rather than intentional dieting. This explains the body's powerful response to safeguard fat stores and recover any lost weight. Following weight loss, there are substantial shifts in the hormones that regulate appetite and fullness. The hormones responsible for stimulating hunger rise, while those that signal satiety fall.
As a result, you may feel hungrier than before, even while maintaining a healthy diet and adhering to best practices. These hormonal fluctuations can endure for many months, sometimes for more than a year. Concurrently, your body burns fewer calories than would be expected when at rest, becoming more energy-efficient and thus needing less energy to operate. This metabolic adaptation is a defense mechanism; the body is conserving energy because it perceives a scarcity of food.
Excess weight is a widespread issue in Germany. For women, the most significant increases in weight occur around the onset of perimenopause, after which being overweight becomes increasingly prevalent. Meanwhile, for men, rising weight often becomes a significant concern starting from the age of 25.
Beyond creating daily discomfort, carrying excess weight can become a major long-term problem. Obesity is a factor in nearly 8% of cancer diagnoses and elevates the risk of cardiovascular diseases (primarily heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, and musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis. These health issues can lead to premature mortality and significant disability. For this reason, addressing obesity is crucial. While various methods exist for this purpose, the most critical aspect is finding a sustainable way to maintain your goal weight. There is a very high probability of weight regain after short-term diets or extreme interventions. Consequently, a suitable strategy combined with support for adherence is essential.
If you are experiencing weight gain, sugar cravings, an increase in abdominal fat, emotional or binge eating, or other symptoms related to being overweight, The Longevity Practice can offer assistance with:
The simple answer is: as soon as you can.
Studies indicate that numerous key health indicators start to change as early as young adulthood. By gaining early insight into your individual risk factors and monitoring important changes (such as hormonal, metabolic, and cardiovascular shifts), you can more effectively leverage adjustments to your lifestyle, diet, and physical activity.
Nevertheless, it is never too late to start. Regardless of whether you begin in your 30s, 40s, or later, establishing your baseline and addressing age-related shifts can still result in significant enhancements. Commencing at an earlier stage just simplifies the process of sustaining progress and promoting enduring health.
At The Longevity Practice, we concentrate on detecting risks before they evolve into health issues by using early and accurate diagnostics. Rather than responding to illness, our approach is to develop transparent, individualized plans for preserving long-term wellness. We aim to provide each patient with a thorough comprehension of their own body, complemented by actionable measures they can implement immediately. By centering our practice on prevention and clarity, we guide patients toward constructing a longer, healthier existence.
Our primary objective is to assist individuals in feeling optimal at every stage of life and to support their pursuit of a longer, healthier lifespan. To accomplish this, our work is centered on a number of fundamental principles:
• Precision Based on Science
• Individualized Care
• A Focus on Prevention
• Clarity and Direction
• Extended Healthspan
• Trust and Openness
Discover if our method is a good fit for your needs. Book your consultation online and Schedule an appointment
In our practice, we rely exclusively on evidence-based methods and medical diagnostics that have been scientifically proven to make a difference. Our focus is on preventing the “four horsemen” of aging—cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration—rather than offering trends like epigenetic age tests or wellness drips. Our Prevention strategy addresses tailored exercises, nutrition, sleep, mental health and if necessary support by supplement and medication.
The cost for a Weight Loss Focus Session is based on the German healthcare pricing system (GOÄ – Gebührenordnung für Ärzte). We encourage you not to stop at consultation alone, but to begin your full Longevity Journey with us. Here is what our protocol looks like:
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