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Weight Loss Speed- How can this Backfire?

Recovery · November 15, 2022
by Joash Guevarra
Weight Loss Speed- How can this Backfire?

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Are you trying to lose weight? You're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 41% of American adults are obese. If your goal is probably to lose weight as quickly as possible - that's where you may be making a mistake.

Focusing on losing weight rapidly can backfire, making it hard to keep the weight off in the long run. It can also lead to gallstones, dehydration, malnutrition, electrolyte imbalance, and fatty liver disease. Other side effects include constipation, fatigue, muscle loss, hair loss, irritability, and headache.

Why is it so hard to keep the weight off? There are several reasons why this is the case. But one of the biggest problems is that most people try to do too much too fast, including engaging in extreme calorie-deficit diet plans, overexercising, and taking weight loss pills and supplements. 

People want to see results immediately, so they go on some crazy diet or start working out for hours every day. Ultimately, your body goes into starvation mode and starts holding onto every calorie.

Instead of losing weight quickly, focus on giving your body the right energy, lowering your calorie intake, and reducing hunger. This will help set the groundwork for healthy, sustainable weight loss in the long term.

Your Relationship with Food Defines Your Health


We all have different emotional connections to food, which can often influence our choices about what we eat. For many people, food is a comfort, a source of pleasure, or a way to cope with stress. However, these emotional connections can also lead to unhealthy eating habits that can contribute to weight gain.

To maintain a healthy weight, it's important to be aware of your emotional triggers. Learn how to manage them in a way that doesn't involve food. You should practice mindful eating. It involves being aware of your hunger cues and eating only when you're truly hungry. Lower-calorie eating can help as well as making better food choices, and radically changing your health.

 

Burning Fat to Promote Weight Loss


It's a common misconception that burning sugar is the key to weight loss. Burning fat is more effective than burning sugar in promoting long-term weight loss.

Here's why:

When you burn sugar, your cells store fat. On the other hand, when you burn fat, adiponectin in your body helps break down fat cells as per a 2012 study from University of California.  It leads to burning fat in weight loss faster than burning sugar.  Additionally, fat burning helps to increase energy levels and curb appetite. It also helps improve insulin sensitivity, making it easier to lose weight in the long term.

Long-term Weight Loss Tips

 

Here are some sustainable weight loss tips that can help:

 

1. Make sure you're eating enough.

     If you're starving yourself to lose weight, your body will start holding onto calories and storing them as fat.

     

    2. Focus on healthy foods.

      Instead of eliminating all calories, focus on eating nutrient-rich foods and lower-calorie eating that will help you feel fuller longer and maintain weight loss. These include lean protein, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Include 70 to 100 grams of protein per day in your diet.

       

      3. Get moving.

        Exercise is essential for maintaining long-term weight loss success. Not only does it help you burn calories, but it also helps build muscle, which in turn helps boost your metabolism.

         

        4. Drink plenty of water.

          Staying hydrated is vital for overall health and can help reduce hunger. If you're feeling hungry, drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes to see if the feeling passes.

           

          5. Avoid processed foods and sugary drinks.

            Foods that are highly processed are often high in calories and low in nutrients. They can also be addictive, making it hard to keep weight off and achieve weight loss goals.

             

            6. Avoid Crash diets.

              Crash diets might help you lose weight in the short term, but they are not sustainable and can lead to long-term weight gain. Instead, focus on low-calorie eating. In 12 weeks, low-calorie diets safely induce a 15% to 25% reduction in body weight. It's a good idea to set a long-term goal of losing 1 to 2 pounds weekly.

               

              These small changes can help you lose weight in the long term. And remember, the goal is not to lose weight as quickly as possible. The goal is to make long-term changes to help you keep the weight off for good.


              The Bottom Line


              Maintaining long-term health is one of the most important goals we can set for ourselves. And while losing weight may not be the only goal you should have, it's certainly important. That's because when it comes to our health, weight is just one indicator of overall well-being. To maintain long-term health, we must focus on more than just our weight. We must focus on boosting our energy levels and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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