Have you seen those colorful candies in your friend's circle recently? They are small but expensive, and they claim to be weight loss candies. But do these weight loss candies really work? Let me reveal the truth for you.
[Do weight loss candies really help you lose weight?]
I learned from a WeChat seller who sells a certain brand of weight loss candies that these candies called XX Probiotic Gummies have three main functions: detoxification, body shaping, and skin care. It claims that women can improve their skin condition, get rid of acne and spots, and improve their body shape by eating the candies; men can reduce their beer belly and improve their digestion by eating them; children can improve their appetite and get rid of indigestion; and parents can relieve constipation, control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, and improve sleep quality. It seems like there's something for everyone.
The seller said that she initially tried these candies out of curiosity and thought she might be imagining it, but she felt that her face had slimmed down a bit and she didn't experience any discomfort. So she started selling the product and to her surprise, the sales volume increased to over tens of thousands of yuan per month.
But does it really work? In the reviews from some netizens and citizens, I saw comments like, "After taking these candies, I had diarrhea. And a friend of mine said she had a bit of constipation." Nowadays, there are many different kinds of weight loss candies on the market, and the effectiveness varies.
Tang Jun, a TCM doctor from Deyang Second Hospital, said that obesity, from a nutritional perspective, is caused by excessive food intake and inadequate digestion, resulting in fat deposition. From a TCM perspective, it is caused by excessive intake of greasy and sweet foods, which weakens the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to phlegm and obesity. He recommends that the best way to lose weight is through a balanced diet and exercise. As for these weight loss candies, the ingredients listed on the label are not a big problem, and probiotics can indeed help with gastrointestinal absorption and adjust the microecological imbalance to prevent diarrhea. However, consumers need to carefully discern whether these products have been certified by authoritative institutions. Moreover, are the ingredients suitable for everyone? The differences in body constitution also need to be taken into consideration.
[Reliable weight loss exercises]
1. Rotate your head and flex your ankles.
Sometimes, when you wake up, you may feel dizzy and have a headache. This is because your head and neck muscles have become stiff due to lack of movement during sleep, resulting in poor blood circulation in the head. If you turn your head from side to side 8-10 times after waking up, it can help alleviate the dizziness. At the same time, flex and extend your ankles 10-20 times to get your legs moving.
2. Stretch your body.
During sleep, your body tends to curl up. After waking up, cross your hands and stretch them upwards, palms facing up. Stretch your feet as well and take deep breaths while doing so. Repeat this movement 4-6 times to help relieve fatigue and wake up faster.
3. Side bend while lying on your back.
Lie on your back in bed, raise one hand and bend sideways with your upper body, keeping your lower body straight. Do 6-8 side bends on each side.
4. Leg flexion and extension while lying on your back.
After doing the above movements, you may already feel less sleepy. Then you can do some leg flexion and extension exercises. Bend one leg and place your foot on the bed, then straighten your knee so that it touches the bed. Alternate between both legs, doing 10-15 repetitions for each leg.
5. Lie on your back with your legs together and knees bent.
Lift your lower legs up, keeping them at a 90-degree angle with your body. Then, using your abdominal muscles, lower your legs to a 45-degree angle, making sure your ankles are flexed at a right angle and your Achilles tendons are stretched. Hold this position for a moment, then return to the starting position and repeat the movement 15-20 times. This exercise helps relieve constipation and strengthen the abdominal muscles.
