Interdisciplinary health wisdom: A perspective on behavior modification and mind-body balance in weight loss from an expert's point of view

I read your book, *The New Revolution of Yourself*, with great interest and appreciation. As a tenured professor in the Department of Public Health at Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine, my research focuses primarily on the etiology of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by overweight, obesity, and diabetes. Over the years, I have published more than fifty original research articles in various English scientific journals. In the past two decades, with China's rapid economic development, Chinese people, especially the younger generation, have faced an increasing burden of overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity have been proven to be major causes of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. These chronic diseases are also the leading cause of death in modern China. Research literature consistently demonstrates that frequent weight fluctuations, like being overweight, significantly increase the risk of these chronic diseases. In your book, you use your own experience to tell Chinese people, especially the affluent younger generation, about practical methods to overcome the burden of overweight and obesity. I strongly agree with your view that healthy and sustainable weight loss can only be achieved through behavioral changes, balanced nutrition, and regular exercise. From this book, friends who are worried about health problems because they are overweight will understand the health problems caused by overweight and obesity, benefit from effective behavior changes, and ultimately achieve a healthier and happier life through effective and enjoyable weight loss.

For many years, I have dedicated myself to spreading the message that what you need to change is not your appearance, but your inner self. Only when you connect your inner health with your outward appearance can you achieve the body you desire. This is also the theme of "The Revolution of Your New Self." Huang Yuanhui uses the concept of "The Revolution of Your New Self" to put the methods for you to better understand your body! Overweight and obesity cause a series of serious health problems, such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome. Currently, chronic non-communicable diseases in adulthood are trending towards affecting younger people. The prevalence of hypertension among urban and rural children aged 6 to 17 in my country has reached 7%. The main causes of overweight and obesity are lack of physical exercise, increased sedentary activity, and unhealthy eating habits. "The Revolution of Your New Self" uses simple and easy-to-understand language to explain how to view food and exercise healthily; to learn the wisdom of maintaining and exercising your body; and to advocate for balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. It is hoped that more people will understand and practice health-related concepts-balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise-by reading "The Revolution of Your New Self." Lose weight happily and promote health and a happy life with healthy and scientific methods! In 1978, I was 6 years old. Although I was fat, I didn't know what being fat was like, and I could still smile! In 1986, I was 14 years old. The weight gap between me and my peers was getting bigger and bigger, and I couldn't smile anymore! In 1994, I was 22 years old. I got used to other people's eyes when I was fat, but I was fat and still smiled happily. In 2007, I was 35 years old. I was still smiling. Not because I had lost weight, but because "The Revolution of New You" made me understand myself again, and I found the wisdom of my body, which made me smile from the bottom of my heart. I had never been thin before I was 33 years old. Although I had tried various weight loss methods, I had never succeeded. Although countless weight loss methods such as slimming devices, massage, and acupuncture could make me lose weight quickly, in the end, I still had to stick to starving and exercising for a long time. But I love to eat and I don't like to exercise. Giving up delicious food for the sake of weight loss would make me suffer; the soreness and fatigue from exercising for weight loss would only bring me torment. Most importantly, I've tried going hungry, and I can't even stand it for a day, let alone maintain it long-term. I'd rather be a healthy and happy fat person.