“Drinking milk tea to eliminate negative energy.”
“Cuddling cats to reduce stress.”
“Staying up late contemplating life.”
“Taking a shower to refresh oneself.”
“Not eating or drinking to lose weight.”
These five activities are considered the source of joy for contemporary young people, and “losing weight” has become one of the major goals for young people.
Some say that the weight loss methods for contemporary young people involve overeating and then skipping dinner, comforting oneself after a few cups of milk tea by saying milk is rich in high-quality protein, and tea helps with oil digestion. Therefore, milk tea is both nutritious and aids in weight loss. Furthermore, to lose weight, some might refrain from eating dinner for a long time or adopt extreme dietary habits.
However, these weight loss methods are very harmful to the body. They may lower the body’s basal metabolic rate, reduce immunity, and even lead to certain diseases. Therefore, weight loss requires a scientific and long-term plan.
Why should weight loss be done scientifically?
There are two main reasons for body obesity. The first reason is obesity due to excess nutrition, while the second reason is obesity due to poor nutrition. If obese individuals with poor nutrition try to lose weight through unhealthy methods like dieting, it may lead to further weight gain and increase the risk of other diseases.
However, excessive obesity also increases the risk of chronic diseases, so obese individuals need to lose weight scientifically and healthily.
How can weight loss be both scientific and quick?
Step 1: Control diet
Controlling the diet is an important measure for weight loss. However, it is essential to understand that controlling the diet does not mean not eating at all, but rather eating a balanced and healthy diet. Those aiming to lose weight can consume more vegetables, legumes, eggs, and fish as these foods are rich in dietary fiber and protein, which can suppress fat formation and aid in weight loss.
Step 2: Increase physical activity
Exercise is an essential step in healthy weight loss. Exercise helps burn fat and also increases the body’s basal metabolic rate, aiding in weight loss.
Step 3: Avoid alcohol
Some people believe that controlling diet and increasing physical activity are sufficient for weight loss, but during the weight loss process, alcohol consumption should be avoided. Firstly, alcohol is high in calories. It is known that a bottle of beer contains 240 calories, while 1 gram of fat is 9 calories, meaning a bottle of beer can lead to half a pound weight gain. Secondly, alcohol significantly affects the secretion of testosterone, which impacts muscle growth and leads to failed weight loss efforts.
Weight loss is a healthy mindset and a trend, but as this trend spreads, weight loss is becoming more extreme. Whether it’s individuals who have become extremely thin or are genuinely obese, the topic of “losing weight” is always on everyone’s lips. However, not everyone needs to lose weight, and not everyone can.
Who doesn’t need to lose weight?
In fact, individuals with a healthy weight do not need to lose weight. A healthy weight refers to the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is the weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. Generally, the normal BMI range for adults is between 18.5% to 23.9%. Adults within this range do not need to lose weight, while those outside this range need to take measures to gain or lose weight to ensure a healthier body.
Everyone loves to follow trends, but not every trend is reasonable. The rise of the weight loss trend is for achieving a healthier body and lifestyle habits, not just a passing fad. For individuals with a healthy weight, weight loss is often unnecessary.
