With the improvement of people’s living standards nowadays, diets are becoming more refined, leading to an increasing number of obese individuals. Obesity not only affects the attractiveness of our figure but may also bring about some health issues to our bodies. Therefore, many people have been on the path of weight loss in their lives. Many individuals know that the harm weight loss can bring to our health is irreversible, but some still find it challenging to lose weight. Thus, many people only consume vegetables and fruits while avoiding staple foods during weight loss. Can this approach really make you slim? Many girls have misunderstood these 3 major weight loss misconceptions, and after reading this, you will become enlightened!
Many girls have misunderstood these 3 major weight loss misconceptions:
1. It’s better to lose more weight
We often come across some weight loss methods claiming to help shed 15 kilograms in a month. However, such weight loss methods are neither scientific nor easy to achieve. Under normal circumstances, if relying on healthy weight loss methods, we can lose a maximum of 3-4 kilograms per month. Afterward, our weight loss progress may reach a plateau. It’s considered a healthier weight loss approach to maintain a monthly weight loss of 1-2 kilograms. If you really manage to lose 15 kilograms within a month, your health may potentially be affected to a certain extent.
2. Eating less is more beneficial for weight loss
Many women trying to lose weight adopt the method of dieting, thinking that consuming less food in daily life can effectively aid in weight loss. Our bodies require energy supply for normal operation. If you intake very little food each day, the necessary nutrients for our bodies will decrease, leading to decreased immune system and resistance over time, potentially adverse effects on our health. Therefore, for women aiming for healthy weight loss, it’s advisable to avoid using dieting as a method, ensure three balanced meals a day, eat until 70% full at each meal, and maintain weight loss through exercise.
3. Only eat vegetables and fruits, avoid staple foods
Many women during their weight loss journey control the intake of food, trying to reduce energy intake. Thus, they opt to eat only vegetables and fruits daily, excluding staple foods. Yet, consuming only one or two types of food has adverse effects on our body’s health because a monotonous diet causes an imbalance in our body’s nutrition. Furthermore, vegetables and fruits may lack essential nutrients like protein, carbohydrates needed by our bodies. Therefore, the best advice is to have three well-timed and balanced meals a day, reduce the amount of staple foods to a certain extent, but never skip them completely.
