12. The most taboo weight loss methods for office workers and the side effects of diet pills revealed.
The most taboo way to lose weight
Having a slender and alluring figure is the dream of every woman who loves beauty. To become the center of attention, many women go to great lengths to lose weight, and the market is flooded with diet pills and methods. Some people have spent hundreds of thousands, even millions, of yuan on weight loss. Spending so much money on weight loss is truly frightening! And what about the results? If you spend a lot of money but your weight doesn't change at all, that would be a real waste.
There are all sorts of strange and wonderful weight loss methods circulating online, for example:
◎Dietary weight loss methods: high-protein, low-sugar diets, high-sugar, low-protein diets, weight loss teas, fasting, weight loss meals, etc.
◎Drug-based weight loss methods: diuretics, amphetamines, laxatives, cellulose swelling agents, enzyme tablets, etc.
◎ Surgical weight loss methods: liposuction, gastrectomy, small bowel resection, etc.
◎Others: Weight loss centers, acupuncture, weight loss bandages, etc.
Many readers may have already tried the methods mentioned above. Most people hope to lose weight quickly, effectively, and easily, but often, because they don't understand the real reasons for their obesity and haven't scientifically explored the success rate and safety of these methods, they not only lose money but also suffer from various illnesses and side effects. Ultimately, their self-destructive behavior leads to overeating, truly proving the saying "the more you try to lose weight, the fatter you get."
There's a point I must make clear first: healthy weight loss is something you can't rush. The ideal rate of weight loss is an average of 1 kg per week, which translates to 12 kg in 3 months-a very satisfying result. If you aim to lose 5 kg per week or 15-20 kg in a month, even if you succeed, it will have already caused some harm to your body.
Here are some major taboos when trying to lose weight:
self-inflicted injury scheme
"Dieting" is arguably the cheapest, but also the cruelest, way to lose weight. Honestly, you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight; you can still lose weight by controlling your diet properly.
While excessive consumption of high-calorie foods throughout the day can lead to the accumulation of excess fat in the body, irregular meals, such as skipping breakfast, lunch, or dinner, can easily cause excessive hunger. When food is finally consumed, the body absorbs more calories, resulting in overeating.
The human body relies on metabolism to function properly. When the body is malnourished, it will first burn lean muscle to replenish energy, because most muscles and organs are composed of lean muscle, while the body has difficulty burning fat for energy. Therefore, people with a higher proportion of muscle have a better metabolism and can burn a lot of calories; conversely, people with a higher proportion of fat have a worse metabolism and can burn far fewer calories. This explains why it is "easy to gain weight, but difficult to lose weight."
The side effects of dieting include the following:
◎Stomach pain: Irregular eating habits can easily lead to stomach problems. If you don't eat for a long time, the secretion of gastric acid will be abnormal, which will cause pain. In the long run, it will also affect the ability of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients, resulting in malnutrition.
◎Insomnia: Changes in eating habits can easily disrupt the balance of blood sugar or insulin in the body, causing insomnia.
◎ Dizziness: When the body is severely deficient in carbohydrates and loses a lot of water, low blood sugar can cause weakness, dizziness and lightheadedness.
◎Bad breath: Bad breath can occur when you don't consume enough food to absorb stomach acid or when there are changes in the body's chemical processes.
◎Constipation: A lack of fiber in the body will naturally affect the bowel movement system.
◎Leg cramps: Many dieters drink a lot of water to feel full during their diets. In fact, too much water washes away the calcium the body needs, and when muscles contract normally but lack calcium, leg cramps can occur.
◎ Fatigue: After reducing sugar intake, the body's energy reserves will be insufficient, and you will feel very tired after a little activity.
◎Frustration: Refusing delicious food that is appealing in color, aroma, and taste, and keeping the stomach in a state of prolonged hunger, is psychologically cruel. Excessively suppressing one's appetite can lead to feelings of frustration.
Weight loss methods like dieting, which go against human nature, are not only harmful to your health and extremely painful, but also unsustainable, destined to be a futile choice. Furthermore, the rate of weight regain after dieting is doubled, making it a losing proposition. Therefore, relying solely on "starving yourself" to lose weight is not a wise choice!
Using banned drugs for weight loss
The most attractive weight loss methods for dieters have always been those products that claim to allow you to "eat and drink as much as you want normally," "without exercising," or even "without changing your lifestyle" to lose weight.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Losing weight solely through diet pills is impossible, especially since most people who use them don't understand what kind of medication they're taking or whether it's suitable for their constitution. Medication use must be based on a doctor's diagnosis of the individual's obesity and physical condition, and prescribed accordingly. Many diet pills of dubious origin and various other types are available on the market. These drugs often contain harmful agents, and overdosing can be fatal-it's extremely dangerous. There are frequent reports both domestically and internationally of diet pills causing side effects.
Thai diet pills
According to statistics from joint inspections of illegal drugs by the health department and investigations of weight-loss drugs submitted by customs and other relevant units, there are many weight-loss drugs on the market that are smuggled or mailed from Thailand into Taiwan. Related data suggests that a group may be controlling the import, repackaging, and sale of these drugs. These weight-loss drugs from Thailand have been found to contain two banned substances, phentermine and fenfluramine, in very high concentrations. These two banned substances were declared prohibited by the health department as early as 1980.
Some Thai diet pills even contain amphetamines, which suppress appetite by constricting blood vessels, raising blood pressure, and causing excitement. However, if used improperly or if a person with a particular constitution cannot adapt to them, they are prone to vascular lesions. Long-term use can lead to central nervous system disorders and addiction.
Weight loss drugs with side effects
The following are five commonly used weight loss drugs. Although they may achieve some weight loss effect, their side effects far outweigh this effect, causing harm to the body.
Amphetamine
Principle: It controls the "feeding center" nerves in the hypothalamus, thereby reducing appetite and food intake.
Side effects: Long-term or high-dose use can cause central nervous system damage and addiction. It often produces symptoms such as insomnia, constipation, visual hallucinations, and auditory hallucinations; it can also cause talkativeness, anxiety, emotional instability, and irritability; in severe cases, it can even lead to suicidal and violent tendencies. Once dependence develops, cessation of use can result in depression.
diuretics
Principle: Using the principle of dehydration, the body weight is temporarily reduced.
Side effects include vomiting, dizziness, and a drop in blood pressure. Large doses can lead to diabetes, damage kidney function, and even be life-threatening. This medication does not reduce fat, and weight will immediately return after discontinuation.
thyroid hormone
Principle: By promoting metabolism, calories are consumed more efficiently.
Side effects: Improper use may easily lead to cardiovascular and circulatory system diseases.
Expanding agent
Principle: By consuming a large amount of "dietary fiber" that cannot be digested and absorbed by human enzymes (this type of dietary fiber has extremely high water absorption), the stomach and intestines feel full, thereby reducing food intake.
Side effects: "Dietary fiber" can affect the body's absorption and balance of minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc. This method is not effective for people who already have a good appetite, like to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods, or eat too quickly.
laxative
Principle: Intermittent diarrhea and reduced gastric acid secretion lead to decreased appetite.
Side effects: Frequent use may cause anemia and gastrointestinal problems. Weight will still rebound significantly after stopping use.
The number of Chinese people using diet pills to lose weight is increasing daily. Because prescription diet pills are not readily available, some people purchase them privately from pharmacies, often unaware that they are buying illegal or unapproved drugs. If you are unsure about the diet pills you have, you can have them tested by a health department to ensure your safety.
Use of sealed adhesive tape
The principle behind closed-loop skin patches for weight loss is to stimulate reflex zones in the fingers, palms, and various parts of the body to help eliminate excess water. However, binding the entire body in this way can overload the heart and impair blood circulation. More importantly, skin patches do not burn body fat. Some people find them effective, but this is often just a temporary effect due to water retention; the weight will quickly return once the patches are consumed. Furthermore, prolonged contact with the skin can cause wrinkles, making the effects counterproductive.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. It's impossible to eliminate years of accumulated fat without effort. I want to reiterate that when choosing a popular weight-loss method, you must seek scientific validation; otherwise, you'll definitely fail.