To lose weight, you first need a clear goal, then a detailed plan, and finally, some knowledge about weight loss. Healthy weight loss is the most perfect way to lose weight, so let's take action together!
1. When is the best time to start losing weight?
Women have reproductive cycles, and the best time to start weight loss is one or two days before ovulation (around day 14-15 of the menstrual cycle) when the secretion of the female hormone estrogen increases. This is because the basal metabolic rate rises at this time, making it easier to see results.
Generally speaking, it's best to start whenever you want to lose weight. When the thought "I want to lose weight!" pops into your head, that's a good time to begin. However, if you happen to have a cold or are sick (infectious disease, allergies, etc.), your homeostasis will become sensitive and try to protect your body, making it difficult to achieve weight loss results. In this case, it's advisable to wait until you recover before starting.
In addition, the body is very sensitive to seasonal changes. If you start losing weight during the period when the body is prone to changes from spring to summer or from autumn to winter, you are more likely to see results.
The best time to ovulate is one or two days before ovulation, but it's best to avoid it if you're not feeling well!
2. Why am I still not losing weight even though I'm cutting calories by skipping breakfast?
To reduce your daily calorie intake, the key is to balance the reduction in calories across all three meals. If you skip a meal, your brain will feel hungry during the gap between meals. This can lead to overeating at the next meal, as your body tries to store more nutrients than it needs, resulting in fat storage. Therefore, it's essential to eat all three meals, and the intervals between meals should not exceed eight hours.
Furthermore, breakfast is a crucial meal for eliminating waste products from the body. Skipping breakfast hinders bowel movements, easily leading to constipation. The accumulation of waste products deteriorates the intestinal environment, breeds toxins, and makes fat breakdown difficult. Therefore, it's best to eat fruits, vegetables, soups like miso soup, or foods with high water content such as porridge or rice porridge for breakfast.
Eating breakfast helps relieve constipation. Eating three regular meals a day makes it easier to lose weight!
