入伏 officially begins on July 15th
This year’s “sanfu” still lasts for 40 days
With the arrival of sanfu days
Many bloggers are sharing online
The golden period for weight loss has arrived
It is essential to seize this
The “easiest 40 days to lose weight in a year”
Is this statement scientific?
Are there any special precautions?
Indeed, sanfu days
Are a good period for weight loss and health preservation
CCTV reported in a video
Every 1°C increase in temperature
Increases basal metabolism by 12%-13%
Which means during sanfu days
Your body will effectively burn more calories
Therefore, aiding in weight loss
The body is more likely to
Enter the fat-burning state in a hot environment
Compared to usual
The efficiency of fat burning during exercise is increased 2-3 times
Hot weather affects appetite
People tend to reduce meal intake
As a result,
Diet control and moderation become relatively easier
Which inadvertently benefits the implementation of weight loss plans.
Of course, one should not
Expect to lose weight by just lying down
Yi Nengjing recently posted two videos on social media
Reminding everyone to pay attention to health during this 40-day “golden period”
She generously shared her “sanfu method” as well
Remember “adjust”, “do not eat”, and “change”
These three secrets
In the video, Yi Nengjing also mentioned
That some people may experience symptoms of qi deficiency and fatigue
This state
Who among us has been affected?
In the summer, one should try to minimize consumption of
Icy, overly sweet beverages,
Beer with barbecue, iced milk tea with hot pot,
All harm the spleen and stomach
Causing the body’s metabolism to slow down.
The hotter the weather gets
The less one should seek coldness
Adjusting the air conditioning temperature should also not be too low
How to effectively lose weight during sanfu days
By arranging meals sensibly, ensuring adequate nutrient intake, coupled with moderate exercise, weight loss during sanfu days can be accelerated.
1. Timely replenish water outdoors. Room-temperature mineral water is best, tea and coffee in moderation, avoid cold drinks if possible. Do not wait until you feel thirsty to replenish fluids, by then the body is already dehydrated.
2. Eat a balanced and nutritious diet. In hot weather, the body’s vitamins and minerals are heavily depleted, so it is important to timely supplement proteins and vitamins in the daily diet. Sanfu days are suitable for eating fish, refreshing and protein-rich, preferably steamed. Next, supplement with vitamins like thiamine-rich wheat flour, millet, or choose green bean noodles, buckwheat noodles, etc. Lastly, add vitamin A-rich foods like pig liver, carrots, pumpkins, etc.
3. Consume less cold beverages. Many people like to drink cold beverages or eat ice cream during sanfu days, especially switching from hot outdoors to air-conditioned places when they immediately consume cold drinks. While it may quench thirst momentarily, it can be more harmful to the stomach. It is recommended to first drink beverages at room temperature, wait a bit for the body to adjust, then consume cold foods in moderation.
4. Timing of exercise during sanfu days is crucial. Choose cooler times, such as early in the morning from 6 am to 7 am or around 7 pm in the evening. Of course, consider the local temperature, if it is constantly hot, it is best to avoid outdoor activities. If the weather is relatively cool, outdoor brisk walking or strolling is beneficial, preferably persisting for 30 to 45 minutes daily, for effective fat loss. The most suitable exercise for sanfu days is swimming, as it consumes much more energy compared to activities like running, not only cooling but also enhancing weight-loss effects.
5. Sleep is essential. Hot weather can lead to shallow sleep, early awakening, insomnia, with daytime lethargy. Lack of sleep and staying up late can affect hormones and metabolism. Taking a nap during sanfu days is a great choice. Reminder: Healthy weight loss refers to reducing fat, not just water weight. Hot weather is only a factor, proper diet, exercise, adequate sleep, and hydration are crucial for genuine healthy weight loss.
Is “hot health preservation” such as sunbathing the back during sanfu days reliable?
Recently, sunbathing as a health method has become popular online. #Woman claims to have lost 4 pounds in 10 days by sunbathing back# even trending, but is “back sunbathing for health” reliable?
Doctors say that sunbathing does have health benefits.
According to the holistic concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine of “harmony of nature and humanity,” sanfu days are when nature’s yang energy is strong, a time of flourishing growth of all things. The human body’s back has many yang meridians, basking in sunlight during this time can not only replenish the body’s yang energy but also help dispel long-standing illnesses.
For patients with metabolic syndrome, depression, etc., sunbathing can tonify qi, warm yang, disperse coldness, and stimulate meridians. For those with poor gastrointestinal function, prone to colds, and sub-healthy individuals, sunbathing can enhance the body’s self-regulation ability. For people with yang deficiency and dampness, sunbathing can help stimulate the activity of qi, blood, and meridians, improving yang deficiency constitution.
Sunbathing the back for weight loss during sanfu days is not scientific
“Back sunbathing for weight loss targets water weight, and once rehydrated, the weight will rebound quickly.” Doctors explain that the cases of weight loss by 4 pounds in 10 days due to back sunbathing on social media are isolated incidents, weight loss may be related to various factors, including fluid loss, temporary metabolic changes, or adjustments in other lifestyle habits, not necessarily indicating fat loss.
Weight loss requires dietary control, physical exercise, with proper planning and self-discipline. The idea of achieving weight loss through simple sun exposure alone is neither scientific nor reasonable.
(Qilu Evening News, Qilu Yidian client editor, Peng Qian, compiled with sources from CCTV, People’s Daily, Xinwenchenbao, Yi Nengjing’s Little Red Book, and Guoshi Direct)
