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Read on for an expert guide to how weight loss affects your body below the ankles. By Colleen Travers. Do feet get smaller when you lose weight?
Can weight loss change your shoe size? Other ways weight loss might affect feet In addition to reducing the size of feet, losing weight can affect how feet function while a person is standing and moving. Here are two common changes that can occur: Improved biomechanics: Weight-related stress on feet can increase the risk of pain and injury by flattening arches and leading to over-pronation, a rolling in of ankles when walking or running, Dr.
Pruthi says. Losing weight may improve overpronation and arch form—and help reduce injury risk. Here are three additional reasons foot size may change: Pregnancy: When a person is expecting, the body increases production of the hormones relaxin and progesterone, which loosen ligaments and relax joints to help the pelvis widen for childbirth, Dr.
Carrying the extra weight around can put pressure on your knees and ankles. Obesity is a major contributor to the development of osteoarthritis. This condition can be pretty painful and could limit your mobility. Obesity might also have links to uric acid accumulation [4] and your progression. Losing weight can reduce your serum uric acid levels and affect the frequency of your gout attacks. Weight loss might not cause your cartilages to regenerate but it can slow the progression of your condition and reduce your pain.
Therefore, losing weight can help reduce joint pain and arthritis development. Having less pain in your feet from weight loss can also foster more weight loss by reducing the pain you get during exercise. Therefore, you have the motivation to work out even more. Spot training [5] to lose weight in your feet alone is not possible but if you work on losing weight generally, you will eventually lose some fat in your feet. Typical workouts that will help you lose weight should cause your feet to lose fat over time.
These general workouts challenge your body to generate energy for your daily requirements from your body fat. Eventually, your body reaches into the fat layer over your feet to supplement its needs. These weight loss techniques below outline the basics for weight loss that might grant you slimmer feet. Cardio workouts are excellent for weight loss. These workouts do not require a very rigid schedule and you do not typically need equipment to perform them. Walking, dancing, and biking, all count as cardio exercises that burn fat.
How can I lose weight by dancing? Well, the answer is simple. Like other aerobic exercises, dancing involves multiple muscle groups and it sends your heart racing. These changes cause you to burn calories and ultimately lose weight. If you want to use cardio work in your weight loss journey, then you might need to work together with dietary changes. Strength training exercises would also help you burn more fat. If you have specific heart conditions and joint problems, you might want to discuss your exercise regimen with your doctor for approval.
That is because you do not want to aggravate your health conditions while trying to lose weight. Exercise alone might not provide your desired results. Combining your exercise routine with a healthy diet can help you achieve your weight loss goals much faster. You could start by cutting out junk from your diet. Even when choosing healthy meals, you could look for low-calorie meals with high fiber content. These types of food fill you up faster so you do not go snacking in between meals.
Replace high sugar and processed [6] foods with healthier options. For instance, you can swap that can of soda for a glass of water. A calorie deficit diet plan will also help you reach your goals. On a calorie deficit diet, your body goes into its fat reserves to provide the extra energy you need to fulfill your daily needs.
You might want to discuss with your doctor how much calorie deficit is good for you especially if you have underlying medical conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Lots of health supplements claim to promote weight loss. Some promote fat loss by suppressing hunger while others might work by promoting fat burning.
Before starting on weight loss supplements, you will need to discuss them with your physician. Your doctor is in the best place to advise you on how to proceed with supplements for weight loss. Feet naturally swell throughout the day depending on how much they are used. If you want your feet to look smaller for a night on the town, try spending an hour or so with them elevated. This will help the swelling to go down and your feet to look thinner.
These simple and quick tips can help your feet to look smaller almost instantly. But, if you want to reduce the length or width of your feet, more extreme measures may need to be taken. There are several reasons women and some men choose to shrink their feet. Things like calluses, corns, and blisters have become too much to handle. Whatever the case, there is now a cosmetic surgery that can reduce the length or width of your feet. The procedure itself is called Cinderella surgery.
Cinderella surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure. It corrects bunions and ends up resulting in a narrower foot. As with any surgery, there are pros and cons to consider. Some of the benefits of Cinderella surgery include:. In most cases, foot reduction surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure.
It can cover bunion surgery if deemed necessary by a doctor. Any surgery comes with risks. With any procedure where anesthesia is involved, you can face reactions. Some people get sick from anesthesia and may experience nausea, dizziness, or headaches afterward. In some cases, the feet may not heal correctly.
This can lead to even bigger problems, including difficulty walking. Most podiatrists warn against foot surgeries unless they are used to help with pain or provide the necessary correction. But, Cinderella surgery is becoming more popular than ever with people who want their feet to look smaller.
There is another type of procedure for those who want smaller feet called toe shortening surgery. Toe shortening surgery occurs when a doctor takes the length off of longer toes. This can be done for cosmetic reasons but is usually done to prevent a hammer toe. If a toe is too long, it can eventually become buckled. This results in a hammer toe where the toe itself can be in a permanently contracted position.
Pressure from the shoe rubbing against your toes can cause calluses or hard skin to form. The toe can even become irritated or swollen. Trauma or injury to your toes could put you at risk for toenail fungus. Sometimes, these issues can be avoided by wearing different shoes and practicing proper foot hygiene. But, many people consider toe shortening surgery when they experience the following symptoms:.
There are several ways to perform toe-shortening surgery. In most cases, a doctor will remove a small part of the bone from the toe at the joint and reconstruct it correctly. Again, as with any surgery, there are some risks to consider. Toe shortening surgery is usually an outpatient procedure. It can be performed with a local anesthetic, meaning the toe will be numbed.
Because of this, there is less of a risk of feeling sick due to general anesthesia. If there are no complications, it can still take about six weeks to recover fully. Your walking may be inhibited for that period of time.
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