Part Fourteen: The Truth About Strong Appetite, Misconceptions about Weight Loss Foods, and Quick Weight Loss Methods

Why do some people have a strong appetite?

Many people know the saying, "Being able to eat is a blessing." However, modern views suggest that being able to eat a lot is not a blessing, but rather a harbinger of misfortune.

This is not a good thing for all friends who can eat a lot, love to eat, but are afraid of gaining weight.

For some people, obesity is caused by endocrine or psychological factors. However, for a significant number of people, these are not the reasons.

I've always believed that losing weight is a test of willpower. But why do so many people with willpower still fail to overcome this hurdle? The truth is, these people are dependent on food.

This dependency is caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels in our bodies. The food we eat must be converted into glucose before it can be transported into the bloodstream, absorbed by cells, and used as energy for the body.

During a normal meal, the brain receives the "full" signal, which stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin, prompting the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream. Once blood sugar reaches a certain level, insulin secretion stops. When blood sugar is balanced and stable, a person is energetic and full of vitality; conversely, low blood sugar can easily cause dizziness, palpitations, and hunger, leading to a strong craving for high-sugar starchy foods. This is very dangerous.

The only correct and effective way is to maintain a balanced blood sugar level. This also helps control weight. Therefore, it's necessary to develop a practical plan for scientific eating.

Do diet foods really work for weight loss?

When making many low-fat foods, in order to maintain the original flavor of the food, more sugar is added while reducing fat. So when you eat these kinds of foods without worry, you may be consuming a lot of sugar.

Low-fat foods encompass a wide variety, including milk, bread, chocolate, ice cream, and even soft drinks and beer are advertised as such. However, it's undeniable that weight-loss foods are not entirely effective. Furthermore, the increasing number of obese people in recent times is puzzling. Some experts believe that weight-loss foods bear some responsibility for the rising obesity rate. People pay close attention to foods not labeled as weight-loss, which can help control their appetite. However, when they encounter palatable weight-loss foods, they develop a misconception, thinking they can eat them without worry, which leads them astray.

Some weight-loss foods use synthetic cream and other chemical substances instead of natural ingredients, and many of these chemicals are harmful to the human body, thus increasing the burden on the body. Therefore, one should be very cautious when consuming weight-loss foods.

The best foods for weight loss are those that go back to a natural diet.

New highlights in food combinations

Protein and starchy foods take different amounts of time to digest in the stomach. Meat takes about 6-8 hours to digest, while starchy foods only take about half that time. However, if the two are mixed, they can stay in the stomach for more than 8 hours.

If I said don't mix foods, you might think it's absurd. Aren't many starchy foods exactly like that? Just hearing their names is tempting enough. Does that mean we can't eat anything at all?

I simply said "it's best not to." Here's why: consuming both together depletes energy and the body's enzymes, resulting in excessive stomach acid. Since gastric juices for digestion are acidic, while those for starchy foods are alkaline, they will neutralize each other. No amount of gastric juice can effectively digest these foods.

Vegetables and fruits are the best combination.

Maintaining normal and complete digestion, absorption, and excretion in the body is the primary condition for maintaining a healthy and ideal weight.

The ideal way to eat is to choose only one type of protein and starch for each meal, along with vegetables and fruits.

We generally refer to protein-rich foods, which are those containing more than 20% animal protein. Starchy foods refer to those containing more than 20% carbohydrates.

If you eat beef or pasta, you can divide it into two meals. Do not add other meats with your meals, and you can use soy milk instead of milk for breakfast.

However, it's not about getting nervous when you see several dishes on the table. The key is to understand the rationale behind them and make reasonable meal combinations.

Can you lose weight through exercise alone?

Losing weight is a comprehensive fitness activity that requires both verbal and physical exercise. Simply talking about losing weight without physical activity won't yield good results.

Some people exercise diligently but still don't see much improvement. One reason is that they've fallen into a trap: immediately replenishing their bodies with nutrients after exercising, fearing they'll overexert themselves. The calories they just lost are then replaced by even more nutrients, creating a cycle that only leads to weight gain, not weight loss.

If you've been dieting for a while and your weight loss is slow, increasing your exercise will accelerate the process. This is also the period that requires the most willpower. Exercise not only increases your physical strength, making you look radiant and energetic, but it also keeps your body full of vitality, preventing the unfortunate side effects of weight loss such as sagging skin.

Everyone knows the benefits of exercise, but not many people have the perseverance to stick to it. There are various reasons for this. It's important to tailor the exercise to the individual, diversify it, and avoid repeating the same exercise year after year, as this can lead to inertia in one's exercise routine.

Friends, exercise as much as possible! It will keep you young forever.

Am I too fat?

From a medical perspective, a weight that is within 10% of the standard weight can be considered a healthy weight.

There are various calculation standards. Examples are as follows:

1. Male height - 100 = standard weight

2. Female height - 100 = ideal weight

3. (Male height - 100) × 0.9 = Standard weight

4. (Female height - 100) × 0.8 = Standard weight

5. (Male height - 70) × 0.7 = Standard weight

6. (Female height - 70) × 0.6 = Standard weight

Besides these, there are many other rather complicated formulas, which will not be listed here.

Everyone's weight fluctuates slightly at different ages and in different seasons, and this should be understood scientifically. The same person will definitely look different at 40 than at 20. In short, as long as you maintain a certain range, you will definitely not be too fat.

Lose 3-5 kg ​​in 7 days

To maintain a proper figure, you need a proper diet and appropriate exercise.

Here I would like to introduce a method for losing 3-5 kg ​​in seven days. If you are interested, you may want to give it a try.

1. Liquid diet

This diet is simple; the only foods you can eat are water, skim milk, or light chicken broth (skin removed), without any seasoning, and in unlimited quantities. This method can cleanse the digestive system and improve overall health. It should be used for a limited time, usually one week. I once used this method to lose 4 kg in a week. My impression at the time was that I felt hungry. There were no other side effects.

2. Apple, grapefruit, and skim milk diet

I successfully used this method after childbirth by consuming unlimited amounts of skim milk daily, along with apples and grapefruits. However, a completely fat-free diet isn't very good for the skin. This method shouldn't be used for too long.

3. Sugar-free diet

Foods that can be eaten

Meat: Beef, lamb, chicken, duck, pork, pigeon, turkey, regardless of fat content; all kinds of eggs, fish, and shrimp are acceptable (shellfish and snails are not allowed).

Dairy products and oils: butter, cheese, tallow and other oils (except milk).

• Beverages: Unlimited water, all kinds of soups and teas, sugar-free soft drinks, lemon juice (except orange juice), and unsweetened coffee.

Vegetables and fruits: bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, cabbage, kale, shiitake mushrooms, chili peppers, onions, spinach.

• Seasonings: Any ingredients except sugar.

★ Foods to avoid: Foods high in sugar or starch should be avoided.

The above diet is unlimited; you can eat whenever you're hungry because if your body lacks sugar, it will burn fat. The results may not be very noticeable in the first two days, but weight loss will become significant afterward. Remember not to deceive yourself, or you'll undo all your efforts.

This method is best suited for eliminating fat around the waist and abdomen. However, it is not an ideal, balanced, and healthy way to lose weight. I hope you can use it flexibly based on your own experience.