What the 5s method is and how it works

The 5S method is a weight loss method created in 2015 by the dermatofunctional physiotherapist Edivania Poltronieri with the aim of promoting weight loss, dietary reeducation and quality of life for people who are overweight. The program is considered sociable, healthy, sustainable, simple and tasty, which can be verified in the application of the method.

The treatment using the 5S method to lose weight should be done with the accompaniment of a nutritionist and dermatofunctional physiotherapist, since it includes food reeducation and aesthetic treatments that include the use of infrared thermal blankets to activate fat burning.

According to what is proposed by the method, it is possible to have a loss of up to 15 kg per month, in addition to ending the concertina effect, since it works by regulating metabolism and controlling anxiety.

How the treatment is done

The 5S treatment consists of five weight loss strategies and begins with an initial assessment of bioimpedance so that you know what percentage of fat the person has, the amount of muscle, their Body Mass Index (BMI), basal metabolism rate, among other factors, in addition to being requested to perform some laboratory tests. In this way, it is possible to know the person's health status and establish the plan according to the needs.

In this method, the person receives daily monitoring through a method application and visits the clinic weekly to monitor and evaluate the results.

The five strategies of the 5S method are:

1. Food reeducation and diet

According to the result of bioimpedance and laboratory tests, the responsible nutritionist indicates a low-calorie and personalized diet for the person. So that weight loss is favored at the same time as the process of food re-education.

2. Group accompaniment

The patients who are part of the program are free to speak and answer questions daily with the nutritionist through messaging apps, in addition to being part of a group with other patients, in which they exchange experiences, provide encouragement and provide tips for colleagues.

3. Use of nutraceuticals

Nutraceuticals are compounds taken from food and which bring health benefits, such as the antioxidant lycopene present in tomatoes and vitamins and minerals in foods. Thus, nutraceuticals are usually sold in the form of pills or dietary supplements, and in the 5s program they are used to supply nutritional deficiencies and prevent or treat diseases that are present in patients.

That way, even with a low calorie diet, the person is able to have all the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

4. Consumption of good fats

Good fats, such as omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9, are provided in the diet to improve blood cholesterol levels, the health of the nervous system and reduce inflammation in the body, favoring the balance of metabolism.

5. Aesthetic treatments

The aesthetic treatments that are part of the 5S program aim to stimulate the burning of localized fat, stimulate cell renewal and reduce the presence of stretch marks and flaccidity that normally accompany weight loss. Thus, the use of infrared thermal blankets, oils that activate circulation and fat loss, body massages and pilates are part of the program.

Treatment stages

The 5s program consists of 3 phases:

• Loss: main phase responsible for weight loss, with variable duration according to the amount of weight you want to lose; Maintenance: the desired weight is reached and the diet is changed to maintain the weight. This phase lasts for 30 days; Reeducation: dietary reeducation and healthy habits are consolidated to prevent new weight gain and the accordion effect. This phase lasts for 30 days.

Each phase has a diet program and specific aesthetic treatments, and at the beginning of the treatment, a complete nutritional assessment is made to assess the patient's health status, BMI, the amount of fat in the body and the amount of weight to be lost.

The cost of the 5S treatment varies according to the amount of weight that must be lost, but the initial assessment has an average cost of 100 reais, while the rest of the treatment can reach up to about 4, 500 reais.

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