Research has found that a person's weight can change with the seasons. In the summer, due to the hot weather, increased activity, sweating, and higher energy expenditure, fat cell metabolism speeds up, leading to better control of obesity. In the autumn, as the weather gradually cools down, fat cells become active again to prevent heat loss and provide insulation, leading to gradual accumulation of fat and a tendency towards obesity. Therefore, autumn is an important season for controlling obesity.
Today, people are increasingly aware of the dangers of obesity and are using various methods to lose weight, with massage being the most widely used. Massage is a passive exercise that, when done properly, can enhance muscle activity, accelerate blood circulation, and increase fat consumption. In particular, abdominal massage can not only accelerate fat metabolism and increase energy expenditure, but also promote intestinal peristalsis, increase bowel movements, reduce nutrient absorption in the intestines, and achieve more significant weight loss results.
Here are some practical methods for massage weight loss: Belly kneading: Place both palms from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis and push downwards 12 times; then place both hands on the sides of the abdomen and push downwards from the lower rib to the pelvic area 12 times; finally, place the left hand around the navel, and the right hand on top of the left hand, knead and press the area around the navel in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction 12 times each. Acupressure: Commonly used acupoints include Zhongfu, Yunmen, Qihai, Guanyuan, Piyu, Shenyu, and Liangqiu. Pressing these acupoints can effectively suppress appetite and promote even distribution of fat. Auxiliary exercises: Lie on your back, extend both legs, slowly lift them up until they are perpendicular to your body, press down with both hands at the same time to lift the buttocks slightly off the bed, maintain this position for 3-5 minutes (later, as abdominal fat decreases and abdominal muscles increase, try to maintain this position for a longer time until it becomes unbearable), then slowly lower the legs; then place both hands behind the head and do sit-up exercises, with no limit on the number of repetitions; then bend both arms, bend both knees, use the feet, elbow joints, and shoulders as support points, and do plank exercises for 3-5 minutes; finally, use both hands to press and knead the abdomen for 3-5 minutes.
To achieve the best results with massage, it is important to do it daily, without interruption. At the same time, pay attention to controlling dietary intake and increasing physical activity to ensure that energy expenditure exceeds energy intake, effectively reducing fat accumulation in the body and solidifying the weight loss effect.
