The secret of weights: 7 slimming tricks, guess which one can really impress the fat on your body?

Many people day after day, year after year, shout high to lose weight, but never succeed as desired.
Do you want to know why you always can’t slim down? It is very likely that you have been misled by these misconceptions about weight loss!
01 Skip breakfast
Many people dedicated to losing weight carefully count calories every day: “Eating only two meals a day will definitely consume fewer calories than three meals, and sticking to this will help you lose weight.”
However, some people have also raised objections: Skipping breakfast may lead you to eat more at lunch, and may also reduce your morning activity level, which may result in consuming more calories in the end.
These two opinions can be said to each have their own rationale; and studies show that there is indeed evidence supporting both viewpoints. In 2020, a review article analyzed 45 research reports on the relationship between breakfast and weight, and the conclusion drawn by the author was:
Skipping breakfast is associated with overweight/obesity, skipping breakfast may increase the risk of overweight/obesity.
Breakfast is separated from the previous day’s dinner by quite a long time, so the body needs to replenish energy in the morning. Those rushing to work on the subway, don’t ignore breakfast for the sake of weight loss.
02 Low-fat foods can help with weight loss
Firstly, low-fat does not equate to low calories. Completely avoiding the use of fats in cooking, choosing low-fat snacks, but if you do not control the total intake, if you do not create a calorie deficit, your weight will not go down.
Secondly, many foods touted as “low-fat,” though they reduce fats, do not significantly reduce calories. When purchasing, it is still necessary to carefully check the nutrition labels.
Fats bring rich texture and enticing aroma to food. Removing fats often affects the taste of the food. Therefore, to attract and retain consumers, manufacturers often compensate by increasing sugar content.
Researchers at Stanford University in the United States found that the sugar content in low-fat foods is usually higher than in regular versions. For example, a spoon of regular Caesar dressing contains 2.8 grams of sugar, while the low-fat and fat-free versions contain 16.3 grams and 8.8 grams, respectively!
Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are all essential nutrients that provide energy. The key to weight loss lies in the reasonable combination of these three major nutrients, ensuring that the total calorie intake is lower than the expenditure, rather than simply pursuing low fat.
03 Unrefined sugars are healthier
Compared to common white sugar at home, natural sugars like honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar contain more vitamins, minerals, and other components. For example, maple syrup can provide 10% of the daily required calcium and potassium in 100 grams, and about 60% of manganese; but under normal circumstances, one usually consumes about 20 grams at a time.
In today’s era of abundant food, we really do not need sugar to supplement nutrients.
Whether refined white sugar, honey, maple syrup, they all primarily consist of sugar, and the body processes them in the same way, ultimately breaking down into monosaccharides that produce 4 kcal per gram. More important than the processing method is to learn to control intake.
04 Blame your weight on your love for snacks
This statement is not entirely unreasonable. However, the key point remains: control the total intake! Snacks are not essential whether you are trying to lose weight or not; however, snacks can indeed boost happiness. Especially for those trying to lose weight, a moderate amount of snacks can really help them adhere better.
Whether you are losing weight or not, it is recommended to choose appropriate snacks on top of consuming three balanced meals. Natural foods such as dairy products, fruits, vegetables, nuts can be chosen; at the same time, pay attention to the frequency and portion of snacks, avoid excessive intake, always remember: control the total intake.
And those refined pastries and fried, puffed foods are definitely not recommended. Even if you want to gain weight, for health reasons, it is also best not to consume these high-calorie foods frequently.
05 Taking weight loss pills can lead to slimming while lying down
Weight loss pills cannot replace exercise and healthy eating, weight loss pills need to be combined with a healthy lifestyle to achieve the best results. Moreover, the effects of weight loss pills are not permanent, which has been confirmed by many studies.
Legitimate prescription weight loss pills usually have limited effects and may have some side effects, so they must be used with extreme caution, it is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Weight loss pills are generally not recommended for the average person.
In addition, there are many weight loss products on the market that claim to have miraculous effects such as “fat burning” and “detox”. These products are not very helpful for ordinary people, and sometimes they may even contain illegal drugs (such as laxatives, amphetamines), the adverse reactions could be more serious.
06 Eating small meals helps in weight loss
The key information in “eating small meals” is: control the total calorie intake.
In other words, if you divide the food of three meals into 5-6 meals rather than adding so-called healthy snacks on top of three meals, such as having an extra bottle of yogurt or eating an additional banana.
The main purpose of eating small meals is to alleviate the hunger and psychological burden of those trying to lose weight, avoid eating excessively in one go; if you misunderstand this, then eating small meals might have a counterproductive effect on your weight loss plan.
For weight loss, paying attention to the total daily calorie intake is more crucial than focusing on the number of meals.
07 Exercise for weight loss
Relying solely on exercise for weight loss is very inefficient. Studies have shown that daily exercise burns about 700 kcal (for males) of energy, and about 7%-8% of weight loss can be achieved in approximately three months.
What is the concept of 700 kcal?
A person weighing 70 kilograms can burn approximately 700 kcal by slow running at a speed of 7 kilometers per hour for 80 minutes. Doing more than 1 hour of exercise per day with this level of intensity might be difficult for most people. And you may have the thought: “I ran for more than an hour, so I can relax and have milk tea, eat fried chicken.”
When it comes to weight loss, a balanced diet structure is more important than exercise. Effective weight loss is achieved through a proper diet, with exercise serving as a supplement to the diet.