Will cupping for weight loss and controlling diet rebound

Cupping weight loss combined with dietary control may lead to rebound, and the risk of rebound is closely related to metabolic adaptation, dietary management, exercise habits, physical differences, and maintenance strategies.

1. Metabolic adaptation:

Cupping promotes local circulation by stimulating meridians, but the weight loss effect mainly depends on the calorie deficit. If the basal metabolic rate decreases due to long-term low calorie intake after stopping cupping, the body enters energy-saving mode, and there is a tendency for calorie surplus and rebound when returning to normal diet. It is recommended to use intermittent cupping combined with strength training to maintain muscle mass.

2. Dietary Management:

Strictly control diet. If extreme dieting methods are adopted during the eating period, it may lead to a tendency towards overeating. Suddenly returning to a high-fat and high sugar diet can cause rapid weight gain. A gradual adjustment strategy should be adopted, increasing the intake of 100-150 calories per week, and prioritizing high protein and high fiber foods to maintain satiety.

3. Exercise habits:

Relying solely on cupping and diet without establishing exercise habits results in a higher proportion of muscle loss in weight loss. Reducing muscle mass can lower resting energy consumption. It is recommended to perform resistance training combined with aerobic exercise three times a week to maintain daily non exercise consumption.

4. constitution difference:

Phlegm dampness constitution has obvious drainage effect after cupping, but water is easy to re retain; Individuals with yang deficiency constitution have limited improvement in metabolic rate, and there is a higher risk of rebound after stopping intervention. The combination of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and personalized conditioning plan can better consolidate the effect.

5. Maintenance strategy:

It is recommended to continue cupping maintenance 1-2 times a month after achieving weight loss goals, control dietary calories at 90% of TDEE, and regularly monitor changes in body fat percentage. Establishing a "5:2" light fasting pattern or regularly following a carbon cycle diet can effectively avoid the rebound caused by metabolic adaptation. Cupping, as an auxiliary method, needs to be combined with long-term lifestyle adjustments to maintain weight loss effects. It is recommended to gradually cultivate the eating habits of 2 fists of vegetables, 1 palm of protein, and 1 fist of staple food per meal in the "211 diet method", maintain a daily basic activity level of 7000-10000 steps, and conduct high-intensity interval training twice a week. Sleep quality is crucial for leptin secretion, ensuring that one falls asleep before 23:00 and sleeps for 7-8 hours. Regularly monitoring the waist hip ratio is more meaningful than simply focusing on weight. When encountering a plateau period, traditional Chinese medicine acupoint embedding or ear acupressure therapy can be tried. Develop the habit of recording diet and exercise, establish a positive feedback mechanism, and seek professional nutritionists to develop transition plans when necessary.