Rewarding Yourself With Plastic Surgery

Losing weight is a long and often arduous process. It can take months to gain excess pounds and years to lose them. And when those pounds are finally gone, you find you are dealing with excess skin. That is why so many turn to plastic surgery to cap off a successful weight loss regimen.

More and more research is being done to understand why Americans are gaining weight. The research says that not only are we eating more calories but we are more often eating for reasons other than hunger. Women especially are found to eat extra calories when dealing with painful emotions. Depression, sadness, fear and frustration are all reasons women are turning to food.

There is good news for you if you have reversed the cycle. Finding a way to combat the weight gain is the hardest part. Perhaps you joined an exercise and fitness club years ago to jump start getting back into shape. Exercising and having a regular exercise regimen is important to both weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. There are many different opinions out there suggesting how much exercise is needed to really promote weight loss. Mostly, it important to get your heart pumping and that the more cardio and stretch you do, the more pounds you can lose.

Likely, though, you know that it wasn't just exercising that got you where you are today. The hard work of losing a lot of weight has everything to do with changing the way you eat. Not eating on the run, skipping meals, overeating, or eating as an emotional reaction are all habit that had to be addressed in order for you to meet your weight loss goals.

It is not just the habits that had to be changed, though. You probably also had to address what you were eating. A diet full of sodas and fast food is hard on your body. Your doctor may have put you on a diet of lean proteins and lots of fruits and veggies. Whole grains are also an important part of weight loss, as you know. By rearranging your diet habits and food choices, you have changed your life in a positive way.

So, how can plastic surgery be a reward? This is actually not as unheard of as it might seem. Many people who have lost massive amounts of weight and have been successful in keeping the weight off have made the choice to reward themselves with plastic surgery from liposuction treatments, abdominoplasty, face lifts and other cosmetic treatments. Not only is plastic surgery a great way to pat yourself on the back, getting rid of the extra skin can actually help your metabolism and mood. You will rid yourself of the extra skin and hard to target, remaining fat pockets and finally look as fit as you feel.

If you are interested in plastic surgery or are concerned that you may not be a good candidate, talk with your physician. They will be able to explain some of the basics and may even be able to set you up with a referral. Your physician will understand your desire to celebrate your new self and should help you find ways of continuing to attain your goals.