Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Yo-yo dieting: # 1 enemy of the balance


Who never wanted to lose a few extra pounds?

Yes but now, the difficulty is not so much to lose, but not to take them ... It's called the yoyo effect: lose weight better regrossir ....



Regimes boomerang effect

In our world, many millions people are overweight and there are dozens of diets of all kinds...
While these plans are they really effective?

The answer is clear: absolutely not. In reality, they are against-productive since deprive the body a lot of energy, but for a very short period of time. The body is so used to operate with less "while dieting, it starts in economy mode" information come from most of nutritionists.

Initially, these drastic diets do not address the fat cells. There is only decreased muscle mass and water loss. The number on the scale drop ... but not for the right reasons. And when we return to a normal diet, our body is quick to store this new calories to face the next diet.

Weight gain is then inevitable, and the pounds can be taken more than those that have been lost: it is the yo-yo effect.

Diets that promote yo-yo effect

"Bad" plans are those that require a significant change in your eating habits and promise a rapid loss of weight and impressive.

Include among others Dukan, Atkins, Hollywood, pineapple-grapefruit, protein ... The promises are often required, but initially only.

These plans are impossible to keep as they are binding.

There is much more to lose than pounds

In addition to the yo-yo effect, the consequences of too violent regimes are numerous. They may even be severe and are often overlooked: disrupted menstrual cycle, increase vitamin and minerals, long-term obesity, risk of fractures ...

Do not underestimate the psychological impact of these plans, such as eating disorders or the decline in self-esteem.

Followers of drastic diets are often locked in a downward spiral: you have to deprive increasingly to finally lose less, which can result in risk of depression.

Lose weight slowly but surely

To lose weight without risking the yo-yo effect, no miracle solution. Take your time and accept the rhythm of his body.

Ideally, weight loss should be between 500 grams and a kilo a week. As we know, a balanced diet is the key to effective weight loss.

But what is a good diet? Most people do not.

This is why it is appropriate to call a specialist, nutritionist or dietician. It will develop a personalized program and generally advise against taking slimming drugs.

Lastly, sport is essential. Fat burner, it maintains muscle mass and also ensures better morale.



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