Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, how little we eat, or how much we exercise, we still can't lose weight. Why is that? Below, we'll introduce some common weight loss misconceptions:
One: Extreme methods to deal with binge eating
After overeating, extreme methods such as induced vomiting, laxatives, and excessive exercise can cause significant harm to both body and mind, leading to problems such as swollen parotid glands, constipation, muscle strain, and loss of eating control. After this "extreme self-torture," you should eat normally for the next two or three days, making up for it by eating more. Tell yourself that eating more in one day won't add much weight, consider it a day off, and keep trying!
Second: Completely reject staple foods
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy for human life. One of the most common forms is starch. Excessive carbohydrate consumption can lead to weight gain, but a lack of carbohydrates in the diet can cause malnutrition, hypoglycemia, and even damage to the brain and liver. We should consume carbohydrates in moderation, especially complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, which are beneficial for weight loss and overall health.
Third: When I'm unhappy, stressed, or anxious, I crave food, and it's hard to control it.
You may have a tendency to eat emotionally. It's recommended that you manage your emotions effectively, avoid using food as a form of comfort or reward, improve interpersonal communication, and cultivate various hobbies. Identify the following information:
1. In what environments are people prone to losing control? At parties, with colleagues, or at home?
2. Under what circumstances are you prone to losing control? Work stress, relationship stress? Try to avoid the corresponding triggering events. Also, after an event occurs, don't immediately rush to food; instead, try other methods to improve your mood first.
4. Food anxiety disorder – worrying about gaining weight no matter what you eat.
This is due to a lack of understanding of one's own nutritional needs and the calorie content of foods. Solution: Buy a food composition book or check the calorie count of foods online to find out the calorie content of your favorite foods. Then, add or remove foods that you can eat based on your preferences. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!
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