Is it only one step from weight loss to medical treatment? Endocrinologists teach you how to avoid pitfalls scientifically

Have you also encountered this situation: even though you eat very little, your weight remains unchanged; Exercise hard, but your waist circumference is getting thicker instead? These frustrating weight loss challenges may be related to the "invisible commander" in the body - the endocrine system. Today we will talk about the hormone secrets hidden behind weight. Why does weight loss always fail? Perhaps hormones are causing trouble

1. Insulin: the "gatekeeper" of fat stores

When we consume too much refined carbohydrates, our blood sugar rapidly rises and insulin is secreted in large quantities. It is not only busy lowering blood sugar, but also prevents fat breakdown, storing all excess energy into fat cells. That's why eating coarse grains and cakes with the same calorie content is more likely to cause weight gain.

2. Leptin: The overlooked "satiety messenger"

The leptin secreted by adipocytes should have told the brain that it was "full," but a long-term high-fat diet can slow down the brain's response to leptin signals. Just like when your ears are filled with water and you can't hear sounds clearly, and your brain can't receive signals of satiety, it will continue to command you to eat.

3. Cortisol: The "hoarding expert" under stress

When work pressure is high, the body secretes more cortisol. This hormone can break down muscles, increase visceral fat, and make you particularly thirsty Look for high sugar and high oil foods. Many people's' overwork and obesity 'is caused by it.

2. These misconceptions about seeking medical treatment. You may be committing

1. Drinking brown sugar water when your menstrual cycle is irregular? Polycystic ovary syndrome patients often have insulin resistance, and blind supplementation may exacerbate metabolic disorders. A 28 year old girl drank brown sugar ginger tea to regulate her menstruation for half a year in a row. The physical examination found that her blood sugar was close to pre diabetes.

2. Eating black sesame seeds excessively for hair loss?

Androgenic alopecia is associated with levels of dihydrotestosterone, and dietary supplementation has limited effectiveness. In clinical practice, it is common for patients to eat black sesame seeds for three months without any effect, and instead gain a few pounds due to high calorie intake, further exacerbating endocrine disorders.

3. Do you take supplements for fatigue?

Fatigue caused by hypothyroidism, taking more supplements can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. A patient spent tens of thousands of yuan on imported health products, only to be diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which costs only a few tens of yuan per month for medication.

Three key ways to "tune" the body

1. The rhythm of diet is more important than calories

Try to eat three meals within 8-10 hours and maintain an empty stomach for the rest of the time. This' limited time eating 'can give insulin time to return to baseline levels and improve insulin sensitivity. For example, having breakfast at 8am and dinner before 6pm is best.

2. Exercise should be timed.

Exercise from 4-6 pm when cortisol levels naturally decrease, which can relieve stress without overstimulating hormone secretion. Recommend moderate intensity exercises such as brisk walking and swimming, each lasting 30-40 minutes.

3. Sleep is the best "hormone regulator"

Growth hormone is secreted most vigorously during deep sleep, which can help break down fat. Stay away from electronic devices one hour before bedtime, keep the bedroom completely dark, and keep the room temperature between 18-22 ℃ for optimal sleep. The body is like a precise symphony orchestra, and hormones are the musicians who conduct various organs. When there is a deviation in a certain link, don't rush to use "dirty methods" to forcefully correct it. Recording one's menstrual cycle, weight changes, and energy fluctuations can better reflect the real situation than any folk remedy. If there are persistent abnormalities, it may be more effective to go to the endocrinology department for a comprehensive examination in a timely manner than blindly losing weight or taking supplements indiscriminately.