Cold has the Three Nines, heat has the Three Fu. This year’s Three Fu days are from July 15th to August 23rd, totaling 40 days.
Ancient people seemed to be more sensitive to the changes in nature than we are. The tradition of health preservation during the Three Fu period is still favored by many Chinese people, especially the idea of it being a golden period for weight loss, which has sparked the interest of those looking to lose weight. But is this scientifically valid? Are there any special precautions to take?
Firstly, the high temperatures during the Three Fu period indeed accelerate metabolism in the body, meaning that exercising during this time can more efficiently burn body fat.
Secondly, the high temperatures can reduce appetite and food intake, leading people to prefer lighter foods. This inadvertently makes diet control and moderation easier, which is advantageous for weight loss programs.
However, there are certain precautions to consider when exercising during the Three Fu period: excessive sweating after exercise is not suitable for activities that induce heavy sweating; outdoor activities are best done early in the morning or in the cooler evenings; after sweating significantly, make sure to towel off, change into dry clothes, but avoid consuming ice-cold water immediately.
Therefore, the weight loss effect during the Three Fu period is more of a “side effect” of the health preservation practices, but if used cleverly, it might yield significant results. As the Three Fu period begins, the trend of “weight loss economy” seems to be on the rise again, after all, “the best time to start losing weight is always now.”
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