Most people are not in love with their love handles. ‘Love handles’ is a gentle name for the pockets of fat that appear on the sides of your belly, and are often the first place fat gains appear and the last place for fat to disappear from. These stubborn slabs can be frustrating and unflattering. Luckily, California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute in Encinitas, CA is offering a research study with free treatment to reduce the appearance of love handles.

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WHAT CAUSES LOVE HANDLES?


Through research and scientific advances it has been determined what causes love handles. Here are some of the main causes of love handles to appear on your body.


A LACK OF EXERCISE


Exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, and neglecting to exercise can lead to a number of health issues. One of these issues is the build up in fat that can lead to love handles. Without exercise to tone the body, love handles can be the recipient of excess fat deposits.


STRESS


Stress is one of the leading causes of weight gain. If you are constantly stressed, you can find yourself quickly gaining pounds. Most weight gain is not water or muscle but instead shows up as fat;  fat that will surface on the love handles.

A LACK OF SLEEP


Are you getting the proper amount of sleep each night? Sleep is an important part of a healthy metabolism, and a lack of sleep can lead to a number of physical and behavioral issues. People who sleep too little often eat too much. This, combined with the changes in metabolism that occur with a lack of sleep lead to weight gain. This can show up as an increase in the appearance love handles.


A DIET OF UNHEALTHY FOOD


If you have a diet that is heavy in sugar, starch and fatty foods you can soon find yourself with love handles.  There are millions of diets out there to lose fat and many are questionable. But one thing for sure, eating a high proportion of carbohydrates and fats will only make things worse.  If you eat too much of these unhealthy foods they will start to show in your love handles.

HOW ARE LOVE HANDLES TREATED?


Anyone who has love handles can attest to how difficult they can be to get rid of. Even people who follow a healthy diet and frequently exercise can have difficulty getting those stubborn love handles to go away, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying! Here are some tips on how to get rid of love handles.


STOP EATING FOODS WITH SUGAR ADDED TO IT


We get enough sugar in our everyday diet that there is no need to eat or drink foods and beverages that feature added sugar. Between fruits, vegetables and other foods with natural sugar, adding any other sugar to the diet is excessive. Many studies have shown that sugar intake can cause an increase in belly fat.


EAT HEALTHY FATS



While it may seem counterintuitive, one of the best ways to combat the appearance of fat and love handles is by eating more fats. However, it is important to distinguish the kind of fat. Eating healthy fats found in olive oil, avocados, nuts, and fish can help you lose fat and body weight, including in the love handles.

STAY ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE DAY


One of the forgotten ways to lose weight and get healthy is constantly staying active throughout the day. This could be as simple as parking in the back of the parking lot at the grocery store or going for walks during a break in the workday. Many people spend most of their time at a desk, so any opportunity to get moving can help.


FREE LOVE HANDLES EVALUATION AT CDCRI


California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute in Encinitas, CA can help you get rid of your love handles. Call us to make an appointment and we will evaluate your condition free of charge. There may be several options for you including existing medications or treatments as well as participation in a research study. If you are interested in saying goodbye to your love handles for good, give us a call at (760) 203-3839.

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