Liposuction: Taking Charge of Your Life for Positive Changes

Many people think liposuction is a procedure used for weight loss. They are misinformed about the seriousness of the surgery, seeing it as a simple cosmetic procedure where the patient walks out of the doctor's office with no further problems.

Published poetess, songwriter, and mystery novelist, Kathyne Jackson, author of "Dear Diary: What My Doctor Never Told Me about Liposuction says," says, "Once I had invested the time, money and pain in myself, I couldn't go back to the habits that brought me to a size 22 in the first place."

After the emotional distress of a divorce, Jackson found herself as a single mom with two children. She was emotionally distraught and depressed. Her depression led to overeating and a huge weight gain.

She researched liposuction and decided it was a way to start making positive, proactive choices in her life. Through her experience, she learned valuable tips and information she now shares with others who are thinking about liposuction. She also has powerful advice about taking charge of your life, changing both inside and outside.

If you are contemplating liposuction, the first thing you need to do is research the three types of surgical procedures: Tumescent Liposuction, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction, and Powered Liposuction. Find out all you can about them, so you can make educated choices when your doctor recommends which type is right for you.

Choosing a doctor is the next important step in preparing for any type of surgical procedure. Make a proactive search for a doctor you can trust and feel comfortable with. Take into consideration the doctor's location and accessibility.

Make phone calls to multiple medical practices requesting information. Study the information carefully; narrowing the choices down to two physicians who fit the profile you are looking for.

Make appointments with each doctor, ask questions about what to expect from the surgery, and get a feel for the doctor's commitment to patients. A physician who is in a hurry to get on with other things, or seems indifferent to your fears is not the one you want to put your trust in. You want a physician who takes the time to make you feel comfortable, and has your health as a top priority.

Once you have chosen your doctor, ask him or her to be honest about the risks involved with liposuction. This is more than just a cosmetic procedure; this is surgery. Be aware of all the risks and complications, in particular: allergic reactions, excessive pain, infections, swelling, bruising, and even death. After you have weighed all the risks involved, decide if liposuction is something you want to do.

Whether you decide to proceed with liposuction, or decide diet and exercise would be the better alternative, both are positive ways of taking control of your body. Be sure to start slowly, with reasonable expectations when beginning a diet and exercise plan. You don't want to sabotage your new, healthy lifestyle by overdoing it. Your muscles will end up sore, making it harder to get moving the next day.

Begin exercising with slow walking. In the beginning, all that is important is to get moving. Each day, your muscles will get stronger and you can increase the length of the walks or add other activities.

Develop a diet plan you can follow, gradually decreasing the amounts of food you eat. This will keep you satisfied and less likely to cheat. When preparing a meal, instead of cutting down on all the portions, decrease only one. As your body adapts to the diet, decrease a little more. It will be much easier to follow this type of diet plan.

Getting your family involved is another great way to staying on track with a healthier lifestyle, plus it provides a positive role model for your children. They will see you feeling positive about your body, and they will feel better about themselves also. Get them involved by walking together, dancing, or riding bikes.

They will follow your example, eating healthier foods and developing positive self-esteem. Children have enough to deal with, without feeling self-conscious about how much they are eating or what they look like in the latest styles. Together, your family will build a proactive, positive attitude, taking control of your bodies and your life.

They will follow your example, eating healthier foods and developing positive self-esteem. Children have enough to deal with, without feeling self-conscious about how much they are eating or what they look like in the latest styles. Together, your family will build a proactive, positive attitude, taking control of your bodies and your life.

Walk Your Way To Health

Walk, run, swim, cycle, hike, weight-train, which is the best for your health'

Which one will give you the best, most immediate results in terms of aerobic fitness, muscular fitness and flexibility'

We are all searching for answers. We all hope to find the quickest way to improve or maybe regain our health.

But what about walking' Most of us think of walking as something you do maybe to get yourself started again on the road to fitness, but as our primary method of fitness'

Why not'

Here’s some thoughts to consider;

A brisk walk for 30-60 minutes can produce a deficit of as much as 300 to 400 calories depending on your current level of fitness.

Making that same walk just 3 or 4 times a week over the course of a year could result in a weight loss of 16 pounds. That assumes you don’t change your current diet.

Combine that walking with a reasonable diet and the numbers multiply quickly.

Not bad for one of the most underrated exercises of all.

On top of that, research shows that 10 minutes 3 times a day offers the same benefit as 30 minutes 1 time a day. Sorry, no more excuses for not having enough time!

But let’s consider some of the other benefits:

Walking impacts the three major areas of health and fitness; aerobic fitness, muscular strength and flexibility. Not many other activities hit all three at such a consistent level as walking.

When done with proper form walking represents a much lower risk of joint injury than many other forms of exercise.

It can be done almost anywhere. Want to swim' You need a pool or a lake or ocean.

Want to cycle' First you need the equipment and then you need a reasonably safe place to ride.

Still not convinced'

Let’s get personal. In November and December of 2003, while on an extended visit to Michigan, I decided to walk each day. It gave me the opportunity to get out and see the town and meet the people.

When I arrived in Michigan I weighed in at 235 pounds and had a 40 inch waist. I jumped right in the first morning with a good brisk walk. I probably walked 4 miles that first day, but that was enough.

Now mind you I walked every single day for the 60 days I was there, but when I arrived home in California I was a slim 190 pounds with a 31 inch waist.

Yes, that’s 60 days! I walked a lot more than 30 minutes, in fact usually it was more like 2 to 3 hours, but still we’re talking about 60 days not 365 days to lose that kind of weight.

And I felt fantastic to boot!

I’m not saying that everyone will get the same results that I did, but if you got even a quarter of the results in 60 days, you’d be pretty happy wouldn’t you'

Walking is definitely not a myth and I’m not sure it’s a miracle either, but it sure does rank right up there as one of the best all around exercises of all time!

Always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

If you would like to learn more about walking and it’s benefits, just drop us a line we’ll hook you up with some other great resources.

Exercises The Safe And Healthy Way

Exercises the Safe and Healthy Way

Recommendations for safe exercises.

Stop exercising right away if you:

Experiance pain or pressure in the left to mid chest area, or left neck, shoulder, or arm


Any signes of dizzess or feeling sick.

Break out in a cold sweat

Cramping of the muscles.

Feel pain in your joints, feet, ankles, or legs. You could hurt yourself if you ignore the pain



(If you have any of the above symptoms please consult you local doctor.)

If you get out of breath while exercising slow down, as you should be able to talk normally while exercising without gasping for breath.

Always Drink lots of water before, during, and after exercise to replace the water you lose by sweating.

Leave at least 2 hours after a big meal before doing any strenuous exercises, and try to avoid swimming, however a 10 -15 minute walk should be ok.

While doing floor exercise such as sit-ups or crunches etc, try to use a padded surface or exercise mat to prevent excessive pressure on the spine.



Wear the right clothes:

Wear lightweight, loose-fitting tops so you can move easily.

Women should wear a good support bra, or a fitness top that has got adequate support built in..

Use the correct footware, supportive athletic shoes or trainers.

Wear clothes made of fabrics that absorb sweat and remove it from your skin.

Avoid wearing rubber or plastic suits, as your body could overheat due to the sweat being hald in against your skin.

Try to wear a hat when you exercise outdoors, a woolen hat in the cold weather, and a baseball cap in hot weather to help keep you cool.

Use sunscreen when you exercise outdoors. Cover all areas of exposed skin whenever outdoors.