According to statistics, millions of people try to lose weight every year, but ultimately fail. Many people wonder why they can't lose weight even though they are trying so hard. The truth is, there are reasons behind it. Today, we will introduce 5 truths about weight loss.
(1) Obesity can be genetic
According to geneticists, genes do affect weight, but they are not the only cause of weight gain. Certain factors in your body may make you more prone to gaining weight, but it is the sedentary lifestyle and overeating habits that push you away from your ideal weight. There is definitely a connection between diet habits and obesity, such as family's incorrect dietary habits or excessive intake of high-fat or high-calorie foods, which naturally increases the chances of gaining weight.
(2) Eating after 8:00 PM leads to weight gain
The time of eating is not the only important thing when it comes to weight loss. It depends on whether you have enough time to burn the calories you consume. If you are a night owl or engage in physically demanding work at night, eating a small high-fiber snack to maintain energy will not hinder your weight loss progress. However, if you eat a full meal and then go to bed without any physical activity, there is no doubt that you will gain weight.
(3) Menstruation is the golden period for weight loss
Some people believe that during menstruation, even if they eat high-calorie foods like chocolate or drink cocoa, they don't have to worry about gaining weight because they lose a lot of blood during this time, making it the best time for weight loss. In fact, eating high-sugar sweets may stabilize your mood, but once your blood sugar drops, it will cause even greater fluctuations, making it harder to stabilize your mood. This often leads to overeating. Additionally, the amount of exercise during menstruation should not be excessive, which can also contribute to weight gain.
(4) Regular exercise alone can help you overcome obesity
Exercising regularly can help improve body shape and enhance the body's metabolism. However, many people have a subconscious mindset of compensating for exercise by thinking they can eat more and reward themselves. This can lead to consuming more food, undoing all the effort put into exercise, and potentially even gaining more weight than before.
To effectively lose weight through exercise, it is necessary to combine it with dietary control. Avoid eating for an hour and a half before and after exercise, and avoid consuming sugary drinks during exercise. After exercising, avoid high-fat or high-calorie foods to prevent gaining more weight.
(5) Switching to a vegetarian diet will make you slim and healthy
Switching to a high-fiber diet of fruits and vegetables and consuming foods with low saturated fat and cholesterol content does help with weight loss. However, you still need to be cautious of hidden fats and calories in vegetarian foods. Many processed vegetarian products, such as fried tofu skin and potato salads, can be high in calories and fat. It's important to note that fruits like pears and cantaloupes are also high in sugar. Therefore, simply switching to a vegetarian diet does not guarantee weight loss or a healthy body.
