The secrets to intermittent fasting: psychological techniques and behavioral management

The secrets to intermittent fasting: psychological techniques and behavioral management

Successful intermittent fasting requires mastering several secrets: regularly measuring BMI and weight, seeking support from friends or partners, and preparing food in advance for fasting days. When cravings strike, try to distract yourself for 15 minutes. Treat food as a friend, not an enemy, drink plenty of water, and remain flexible with your plan.

2026-06-01
Part Seventeen: Little Secrets – Monthly Weight Loss and Running Safety

Part Seventeen: Little Secrets – Monthly Weight Loss and Running Safety

It offers a reasonable expectation of losing 5 kg in a month, taking into account the swelling caused by menstrual cycles in women. It suggests choosing busy streets or gyms for night runs, introduces recommended foods for fasting (seaweed, dried squid), and reminds runners to be mindful of the strain on their knees and to choose appropriate running shoes.

2026-06-01
  • Part 1: The Prelude to Beautiful Buttocks - The Coach's Promise and Warm-up

    Part 1: The Prelude to Beautiful Buttocks - The Coach's Promise and Warm-up

    Hollywood celebrity personal trainer Matt Roberts reveals his secrets to a beautiful butt. You don't need surgery; just 30 minutes of home workouts a day can transform a sagging butt into a firm and alluring one. This article begins with the author's message and guides you through the first stage: aerobic warm-up and basic seated squats.

    2026-05-31
  • Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian: Detoxification and Stomach Shrinking Effects of Jiexi and Neiting Acupoints

    Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian: Detoxification and Stomach Shrinking Effects of Jiexi and Neiting Acupoints

    This article introduces the Jiexi (ST41) and Neiting (ST44) acupoints on the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming. The Jiexi acupoint can improve gastrointestinal digestion, clear accumulated stool, and eliminate waste from the body; the Neiting acupoint can reduce stomach heat, suppress appetite, and achieve the effect of shrinking the stomach.

    2026-05-29
  • Health Rule: Insist on Drinking Chinese Tea (The Story of Mrs. Li and Miss Li)

    Health Rule: Insist on Drinking Chinese Tea (The Story of Mrs. Li and Miss Li)

    This chapter showcases the long-term weight loss and health benefits of tea through the stories of Mrs. Li, who lost 20 kilograms after drinking lemon tea for five years, and Ms. Li, a model, who overcame anemia and maintained her figure by drinking oolong tea.

    2026-05-29
  • Leapfrog results and losing 27 pounds in the first month

    Leapfrog results and losing 27 pounds in the first month

    After hitting a plateau, her weight dropped dramatically, losing 1.7 pounds in a single day. She celebrated with a seaweed salad for lunch. After a full month of dieting, she had lost a total of 27 pounds and needed to buy a new swimsuit. The lady at the swimming pool advised her not to buy an expensive one, as she would continue to lose weight.

    2026-05-26
  • Sugar-free cola for cooling off and a breakthrough in losing six pounds in three days

    Sugar-free cola for cooling off and a breakthrough in losing six pounds in three days

    I learned from a health program that overweight people have excess water in their bodies, so I decided to restrict my water intake and replace water with sugar-free cola. I increased my exercise to swimming 1300 meters plus half an hour of running in the water. After implementing this hellish water loss plan, my weight dropped by 6 pounds to 156 pounds in three days. I noticed that my belly...

    2026-05-26
5020 kJ (1200 kcal) Weight Loss Diet Plan - Set 1 (Thursday to Saturday)

5020 kJ (1200 kcal) Weight Loss Diet Plan - Set 1 (Thursday to Saturday)

This article continues to present the first set of weight loss meal plans at the 5020 kJ (1200 kcal) level. It details the specific menus, ingredient quantities, and cooking methods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Thursday to Saturday, and includes daily calorie and nutritional data.

2026-05-29
  • Liu Chang's Fruit Yogurt Makes Her Beautiful Again: The Ugly Duckling's Brilliant Transformation Through a 30kg Weight Loss

    Liu Chang's Fruit Yogurt Makes Her Beautiful Again: The Ugly Duckling's Brilliant Transformation Through a 30kg Weight Loss

    Liu Chang was overweight since childhood and suffered ridicule because of her obesity. She replaced her lunch with a fruit and yogurt diet, combined with exercises such as climbing stairs and hula hooping. In six months, she lost 30 kg, going from 75 kg to 45 kg. She also used lotus leaf powder to maintain her results, completing her transformation from an ugly duckling.

    2026-05-29
  • 5020 kJ (1200 kcal) Weight Loss Diet Plan - Set 1 (Thursday to Saturday)

    5020 kJ (1200 kcal) Weight Loss Diet Plan - Set 1 (Thursday to Saturday)

    This article continues to present the first set of weight loss meal plans at the 5020 kJ (1200 kcal) level. It details the specific menus, ingredient quantities, and cooking methods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Thursday to Saturday, and includes daily calorie and nutritional data.

    2026-05-29
  • Myth 22: Smoking can help with weight loss and the impact of cooking methods on weight loss.

    Myth 22: Smoking can help with weight loss and the impact of cooking methods on weight loss.

    This article argues that smoking does not lead to weight loss but rather harms health. Weight gain after quitting smoking is attributed to snacking and metabolic changes. It also emphasizes that cooking methods (using oil, sugar, and salt) have a significant impact on food calories, and even healthy ingredients can fail to lose weight if improperly processed.

    2026-05-22
  • **Overcoming the Crisis: How to Properly Cope with Appetite and Hunger**

    **Overcoming the Crisis: How to Properly Cope with Appetite and Hunger**

    Hunger is a bodily signal that you must eat; the desire to eat, however, is a psychological need. Suppressing your appetite can lead to overeating; you should learn moderation rather than forcing yourself to eat. When you feel the urge to eat, analyze whether you want a "small taste" or a "large meal," and savor your food slowly to satisfy your taste buds. Don't regret or feel guilty after...

    2026-05-22
  • How to maintain weight loss results: Q&A and expert advice

    How to maintain weight loss results: Q&A and expert advice

    This article answers questions in a question-and-answer format about how to prevent rebound weight gain after successful weight loss, including dietary principles during the maintenance period, the definition of rebound, the management of post-weight loss camp side effects, and difficulty in controlling appetite. It emphasizes returning to a normal diet and coexisting with food in a friendly...

    2026-05-21
A normal appetite stems from a normal feeling of hunger: the importance of regular meals.

A normal appetite stems from a normal feeling of hunger: the importance of regular meals.

A normal appetite stems from the feeling of hunger generated by a regular lifestyle. Three meals a day are essential for maintaining smooth metabolism. Eating delicious food promotes the production of body heat and increases calorie expenditure. Modern people often experience irregular lifestyles that disrupt their appetite center, leading to obesity.

2026-06-01
Coping with the side effects of dieting and the long history of tea

Coping with the side effects of dieting and the long history of tea

This chapter continues to explain how to deal with problems such as a haggard appearance and headaches caused by dieting, and then moves on to tracing the long history of tea, from Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs to the flourishing of tea culture in the Tang and Song dynasties.

2026-05-29
  • A comprehensive analysis of the reasons for weight loss failure and the side effects of dieting.

    A comprehensive analysis of the reasons for weight loss failure and the side effects of dieting.

    This chapter summarizes the four main reasons for repeated failures in weight loss (weak willpower, lack of scientific guidance, blindly following others, and excessive effort), and details the various side effects that dieting may bring and their solutions.

    2026-05-29
  • **The Truth About Single-Food Diets and Raw Food Diets**

    **The Truth About Single-Food Diets and Raw Food Diets**

    **The single-food diet claims "eat XX to lose weight," but there is no such thing as a food that can actually help you lose weight. The single-food diet is essentially a form of dieting; reducing calorie intake may be temporarily effective, but the effects will inevitably appear after resuming a normal diet.** The raw food diet advocates against cooking, but replacing meals with raw food...

    2026-05-23
  • Foods rich in fiber have anti-cancer effects, as do grains and seeds like sesame, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.

    Foods rich in fiber have anti-cancer effects, as do grains and seeds like sesame, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.

    This article explains why fiber-rich foods have anti-cancer effects, including lignin's ability to boost immunity and short-chain fatty acids' ability to induce tumor cell apoptosis. It also introduces the anti-cancer properties of grains such as corn, beans, sweet potatoes, and Job's tears. Furthermore, it explains that sesame seeds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E,...

    2026-05-23
  • The truth about colon hydrotherapy for weight loss and the appetite-suppressing method using blue foods

    The truth about colon hydrotherapy for weight loss and the appetite-suppressing method using blue foods

    This article continues the discussion of colon hydrotherapy: its potential for weight loss, safety risks, and physician opinions. It points out that hydrotherapy primarily focuses on eliminating feces, offering limited weight loss and carrying the risk of intestinal rupture; therefore, it is not recommended for cosmetic purposes. The article then introduces the blue food diet, which utilizes...

    2026-05-22
  • Chili pepper diet: principles, side effects, and suitable body types

    Chili pepper diet: principles, side effects, and suitable body types

    This article introduces the chili pepper diet. Capsaicin in chili peppers stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to secrete adrenaline, accelerating fat burning. However, it also speeds up intestinal peristalsis, leading to diarrhea and reducing calorie absorption. Experts point out that the weight loss effect is limited, and excessive consumption may damage the gastric mucosa, cause...

    2026-05-22