Say goodbye to blind weight loss! Doctors reveal the 5 most harmful misconceptions, the third most common one hit

Are there countless pitfalls on the road to weight loss? Despite feeling dizzy and disoriented from hunger, the numbers on the weight scale remained unchanged. What's even more frightening is that some incorrect methods are quietly destroying your health defenses. Don't rush to attribute failure to willpower, first take a look at these weight loss traps disguised as "science".

Misconception 1: Completely Rejecting carbohydrates

1. Carbohydrate is not a great beast

The only source of energy for the brain is glucose, and long-term carbon depletion can lead to delayed reactions and emotional outbursts. High quality carbohydrates such as oats and brown rice can provide long-lasting satiety and help control total calories.

2. Beware of retaliatory overeating

The body's thirst for carbohydrates Hope is like a spring, the harder it is pressed, the more it rebounds. Sudden withdrawal can easily lead to uncontrollable behaviors such as nighttime snacking, overeating, and ultimately consuming more hidden calories.

Misconception 2: Superstition in "zero fat" foods

1. Fat ≠ the culprit of obesity

Unsaturated fatty acids in nuts and deep-sea fish can regulate blood lipids and promote vitamin absorption. Completely avoiding fat may cause dry skin, hormonal imbalances, and women may experience menstrual abnormalities.

2. The sugar trap is even more dangerous

Many yogurts and cookies that claim to be "zero fat" add a lot of sugar for their taste. These refined sugars are more easily converted into belly fat than fat, and can also accelerate skin glycation and aging.

Misconception 3: Using fruits instead of meals

1. Sweet trap of fructose

High sugar fruits such as lychee and mango have a sugar content of over 10%, and easily eating 500 grams is equivalent to the calories of two bowls of rice. Fructose is more efficiently converted into fat in the liver than glucose.

2. Hidden dangers of nutritional imbalance

Long term consumption of fruits for dinner can lead to severe deficiencies in protein and essential fatty acids. Muscle loss, weakened immunity, and even fatty liver may occur - this is not exclusive to overweight individuals.

Misconception 4: Overreliance on meal replacement products

1. Difficulty in sustaining satiety

The fiber in meal replacement powder, after being finely processed, does not stay in the stomach as long as natural foods. When hungry two hours later, it is likely to eat more snacks to fill the void.

2. The digestive system will be "lazy"

Long term consumption of liquid meal substitutes can cause the gastrointestinal motility function to deteriorate, and after returning to normal diet, it is easy to experience bloating and constipation. Just like people who always take elevators, suddenly climbing stairs will make them gasp for breath.

Misconception 5: Daily Weighing Anxiety

1. Misleading Judgment through Digital Games

The difference in weight between morning and bedtime may be 1 kilogram, mainly due to fluctuations in water content. Frequent weighing can lead to extreme measures such as crazy dieting or excessive use of diuretics due to short-term fluctuations.

2. Body fat percentage is the key

Similarly, people weighing 120 pounds tend to look slimmer with higher muscle mass. It is recommended to measure waist and hip circumference once a week, and observing changes in body shape with a mirror is more meaningful than staring at a scale.

Healthy weight loss is like cultivating plants, requiring appropriate sunlight (exercise), nutrients (diet), and patience (cycles). Instead of pursuing the miracle of losing 10 pounds in 7 days Establishing sustainable lifestyle habits is better than leaving a trace. When you can enjoy the natural taste of food and perceive body signals, your ideal body shape will naturally come naturally.

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