How to avoid weight loss rebound at acupoints

To avoid the rebound of acupoint weight loss, multidimensional interventions such as diet control, regular exercise, acupoint consolidation, daily routine adjustment, and psychological regulation should be combined. The easy rebound after acupoint weight loss is mainly related to factors such as metabolic adaptation and unchanged lifestyle habits, and a long-term health management mechanism needs to be established.

1. Dietary Control

Daily calorie intake should be lower than consumption, and priority should be given to high dietary fiber vegetables, fruits, and high-quality protein. Reduce refined carbohydrates intake, replace white rice with brown rice, and avoid high sugar and high-fat snacks. Three meals are scheduled and quantified, and dinner should not exceed 19:00. Chewing slowly during meals can help enhance satiety. Moderate consumption of low calorie foods such as konjac and kelp can increase stomach volume.

2. Regular Exercise

Engage in aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling, combined with resistance training to improve basal metabolic rate. After exercise, press the weight loss acupoints such as Fenglong and Zusanli for 3-5 minutes each time. It is recommended to engage in 20 minutes of low-intensity exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to more effectively activate lipolytic enzymes.

3. Acupoint consolidation

Regularly apply moxibustion or acupressure to abdominal acupoints such as Zhongwan, Tianshu, and Guanyuan, 2-3 times a week. Ear acupressure can be applied to reflex areas such as hunger points and endocrine points, using Wangbuliuxing seeds for continuous stimulation. When taking a shower, use hot water to stimulate lower limb acupoints such as Chengshan and Sanyinjiao to promote local blood circulation.

4. Schedule Adjustment

Ensure that you fall asleep before 23:00 every day and sleep for no less than 7 hours. Lack of sleep can lead to a decrease in leptin secretion and an increase in hunger. At noon, close your eyes and press the Neiguan acupoint for 10 minutes to relieve fatigue. Avoid eating late night snacks when staying up late, as a decrease in metabolic rate at night can lead to fat accumulation.

5. Psychological regulation

Set reasonable phased weight loss goals and weigh no more than once a week. Relieve anxiety through meditation or pressing the Shenmen acupoint. Record a diet and exercise diary to establish a positive feedback mechanism. Participate in weight loss communities to receive support and avoid giving up management due to short-term weight fluctuations.

It is recommended to establish a personalized weight management plan that combines acupoint stimulation with lifestyle improvements. During the weight loss period, monitor the body fat percentage monthly. If the rebound exceeds 5% of the original weight, adjust the intervention strategy in a timely manner. Maintain a long-term diet diary habit, regularly check metabolic indicators such as blood sugar and blood lipids, and perform metabolic adjustments under the guidance of a doctor if necessary. Be careful to avoid compensatory overeating caused by excessive dieting, and the weight loss rate should be controlled at 2-4 kilograms per month.