Rethink Your Diet!

BDD – GMD

I always hear the same story from my friend Rachel: “I lost a little weight, and then I stopped. I was exercising and eating healthy, but I got stuck. Now, I got discouraged, gained weight again, and lost all hope in diets.”

Rachel was passionate about gastronomy. She immensely enjoyed exploring new flavors and indulging in her favorite dishes. But when she noticed that her clothes were tight and her energy levels were low, she decided to change.

She began following a strict diet and increased her exercise routine. From the beginning, she was motivated and enthusiastic about her new lifestyle. The results came quickly, and she felt proud for having followed her plan. But as time passed, she realized how much she missed her old way of eating.

She craved pizza, ice cream, and all the other foods she had eliminated from her diet. And she was constantly tired and irritable. She needed help to get used to her diet and exercise routine while she kept up a busy work schedule.

One day, after a frustrating workout, Rachel burst into tears. She realized that following a diet was more frustrating than she ever imagined.

Rethink your diet. 

Avoid quick-fix fad diets because your weight tends to increase. Consuming protein is essential to build muscle and stimulate fat burning. Proteins are vital for the repair and construction of muscle tissue. Moreover, to maintain a healthy metabolism.

When choosing protein sources, look for high-quality, lean options. Eat lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy. Be careful with soy and skim milk because these foods contribute to weight gain.

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Foods that increase our weight: French fries, sugary soft drinks, sausages, fruit juices with sugar, sausages, fast food, bacon, white chocolate, nuts, hazelnuts, ice cream, honey, white bread, pasta, yogurt with fruit and drinks alcoholic.

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Eliminate processed foods. 

Avoid bad carbs: white sugar and white flour. Stay away from processed foods. Rancid fats, oils, carbohydrates, preservatives, and coloring help you become overweight.

Good oils. 

Coconut oil is the best oil for a diet. It is a harmless-saturated fat that helps fight cardiovascular diseases. Some studies indicate that it is better than olive oil for weight loss.

Moderate exercises. 

People talk a lot about adding more exercise, but too much is almost as bad as too little. Start slowly and increase your activity gradually. Vary exercise routines include alternating weight training and aerobic exercises on different days.

When you can’t lose weight, seek help. 

Occasionally, you need a little extra help. There are herbs and supplements proven to reduce appetite, increase your metabolism and energy levels, and burn fat.

Have you heard about the incredible weight loss injections that are being promoted? 

Medications to treat type 2 diabetes cause weight loss as a side effect, leading to confusion on this topic.

These medications help some people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. However, its primary goal is to improve blood sugar control through diabetes injections. To lose weight, you must first consider the patient’s general health. And its use must be authorized by a doctor.

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🟡 🔴 🔵  REMEMBER

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Three opinions from specialists on weight loss diets:

🔵  The Mediterranean diet is associated with numerous health benefits, including weight loss. It focuses on fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and nuts. Plus, it’s rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, which can help control appetite and promote satiety.

🔵  Low-carbohydrate diets, such as Atkins, restrict carbohydrate intake and promote protein and fat consumption. This helps some people lose weight quickly by reducing insulin and increasing fat burning. However, it is only suitable for some and can be challenging to maintain long-term.

🔵 A vegan diet is based on plant foods. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts reduce foods of animal origin. The diet is high in fiber and nutrients. And it helps you lose weight, as it controls appetite and reduces calories consumed. It is also associated with better heart health and lower risk of chronic diseases.

🔵  To achieve sustainable weight loss, making lasting changes to your diet is important. Furthermore, it is essential to elevate one’s level of physical activity consistently. These medium and long-term changes allow you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and promote weight loss gradually and healthily. 

⭕️ Consulting with a health professional like a doctor or dietitian is crucial to finding the right weight loss strategy. 

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