What Can You Not Do After Getting Red Light Therapy?

The Obesity Society knows how difficult it is to lose excess weight and keep it off. That is why many people maintain regular workouts and a healthy diet. Even so, some fatty areas remain. This is when your healthcare provider might recommend treatments like red light therapy. 

Knowing what to avoid after getting this therapy can help your weight loss journey. Here are the things you cannot do after your red light therapy.

Be Inactive

Stopping your fitness routine is not good after receiving red light therapy. This will slow down your weight loss. Your target areas can shed more excess fat if you stretch your muscles. Red light therapy can work better if you perform exercises before and after each red light therapy session. Maintaining your fitness can help you achieve your goal figure and weight at a much faster rate. You can ask your doctor what types of exercises you can do before and after each session. 

Not Drink Water

Studies show that red light therapy may mark and treat well-hydrated cells. Because of this, setting water aside is not a good idea if you want your red light therapy to be effective. You may not get the results that you expect if your cells are not hydrated enough. Drinking enough water before and after each session can help prevent feeling dehydrated. 

Stay Up Late All the Time

Research reveals that inadequate sleep often results in weight gain. Staying up very late at night makes your body hungry for sugary and fatty foods. Red light therapy can help you get more sleep; on the other hand, staying up late can slow down or even stop your weight loss. Getting the right amount of quality sleep can help you focus on your weight loss efforts. 

Stick With a Small Red Light Therapy Device

Getting this type of therapy can target the areas that have stubborn fat. A small device can only cover a small area. You can talk to your provider about getting a larger red light device. This can treat more areas of your body. You can then achieve faster weight loss in more stubborn areas of your body. 

A small red light therapy device increases the number of treatment sessions. A larger device can decrease the number of sessions that you need. Targeting the whole body can help eliminate more fat and build up more muscles. 

Dismiss Lifestyle and Diet Changes

Red light therapy is helpful in shedding extra pounds. Even so, it is not a miracle worker. You cannot have your sessions practice unhealthy habits. You must do your part by exercising and eating a balanced diet. Avoiding sugary and fatty foods can help keep those extra pounds off. 
 

Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Studies show that these substances dehydrate your cells. 

They can also impair proper blood oxygenation and circulation. This can prevent your body from maximizing the effects of red light therapy. Clean living can help you achieve your weight loss and health goals in no time. 

Red light therapy can stay effective if you do your part at all times. At Pinellas Laser Lipo, we encourage our patients to lead healthier lifestyles. Doing so can help them achieve their weight loss goals. 

Feel free to visit our facility in Seminole, Florida, for an in-person consultation. Call 727-353-0096 to set an appointment or inquire about our red light therapy packages.