Traditionally, spa treatments are not designed to help you lose weight. Certainly they are proven to decrease stress, improve your appearance, and deliver other positive results, but weight loss isn’t one of them. In order to shed unwanted pounds you’re going to have to burn more calories than you ingest, and this means dieting, exercising, or more likely, both. However, if you’re looking for a few good spa treatments that you can use in a supplemental capacity on your weight loss journey, there are some that will fit the bill better than others. Here are treatments you might want to try.

1. Nutrition counseling. You might not think of this as a traditional spa service, but more high-end spas are starting to offer options like this as a way to provide their patrons with added value and expand their clientele. It’s truly surprising how few people know how to feed themselves properly, so you needn’t feel like you’re alone. But if you’re having trouble sticking to a diet, speaking with a nutritionist can get you on track with healthy eating habits not only for weight loss, but also for life. So if you can find a local spa that offers this service, you might want to give it a shot.
2. Wraps. Spas have long touted the ability of body wraps to help you lose weight, and while it’s fairly unlikely that you’ll walk out five pounds lighter than when you entered the spa, this type of treatment could actually contribute to your weight loss goals. The main thing that body wraps do is tighten your skin and make it look smoother. This beautifying refresher can help you to look your best, which can in turn motivate you to stick with your weight loss program.
3. Soaks. Whether you’re lounging in 105-degree mineral water, luxuriating in lukewarm mud, or melting in a steamy sauna, watery heat treatments can offer you a slew of benefits that could aide you on your weight loss journey. For one thing, most of these therapies are designed to make you sweat in order to purge your body of toxins. And while you might lose a little water weight along the way, the major benefit is that you can cleanse impurities from your system. In terms of losing weight, feeling good can help immensely. And when you flush toxins from your system, you’re going to feel rejuvenated.
4. Massage. There are two ways in which massage can help you on your path to weight loss. For one thing, it can help you to relax, and reducing stress can mean a better night’s sleep. When you’re fully rested, your body regulates hormones like ghrelin and leptin that are responsible for hunger and satiety (respectively). This plays a major role in your ability to stick with a diet plan and lose weight. In addition, treating your aches and pains can lead to more productive workouts.
5. Weight loss retreats. If you enjoy treatments here and there at the Bella Sante day spa, just wait until you try a spa weight loss retreat. Okay, there will be times when a day at the spa is all you can reasonably afford. But if you can take the time and you have the money, a multi-day retreat that features soothing spa treatments paired with yoga, hiking, meditation, and a nutritious meal plan can get you to your weight loss goals faster.