Just want to rush to starchy foods? Fight the epidemic and fight obesity! Weight loss doctor: To get rid of stress and obesity, you must do aerobic and anaerobic exercise

Staying at home less to prevent the epidemic is not only stressful, but also very irritating. I want to rush to starchy foods as quickly as possible, whether it is bread, instant noodles, buns, etc. Although swallowing these starchy foods whole may seem to make you feel better immediately, weight loss experts remind you to be careful about consuming too much high-fat and high-sugar foods. Not only will they take a long time to digest in the stomach, but they will also delay the production of "serotonin", which makes people happy, and may also cause fat to accumulate in the abdomen. How to “fight epidemics and obesity”? It is recommended to do aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise, and pay attention to dietary tips to avoid obesity!

Why do we rush to starchy or junk food when we are stressed or emotionally unstable? This is because serotonin is produced after consuming carbohydrates, and serotonin is the key to controlling appetite. It can also regulate emotions and stress, and even make people happy. The starchy foods that most people like to eat are part of the carbohydrate family. Starchy foods include potatoes, bread, rice, oatmeal, barley, breakfast cereals, millet, rye and other cereals, and beans are also starchy foods.

As for when you are under great stress, your body will also secrete the stress hormone "cortisol". When cortisol starts to rise, it will drive us to naturally desire to eat junk food, such as French fries, potato chips, etc. Once we unknowingly consume too much high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar food, it will easily lead to obesity, increased blood sugar, and even high blood pressure. In the long run, there are hidden risks of the three highs, and obesity is even more difficult to get rid of!

How to “fight epidemics and obesity”? Liu Bowen, executive director of the Taiwan Obesity Education and Prevention Association and a weight loss specialist, said that in addition to dietary restrictions, exercise is also essential. During the epidemic prevention period, some places where people gather and gatherings are restricted. The first reflection on the level of life is a rapid decrease in activity, because people cannot go out to the gym or sports center to burn off too many calories. Therefore, many people have found that their weight has increased rapidly, which is also quickly reflected in general weight loss clinics. Because patients are complaining about the frustration of rapid weight gain recently, the real cases are indeed increasing. The reasons are as follows:

1. Less activity

When I go out to work, I usually walk for a distance to burn calories. However, now that we are staying at home and working via video, our activity level has been reduced by at least 20%, which in turn reduces our body’s metabolic rate, making it easy for us to store calories and become obese.

2. Increased food intake

Analysis of the patients' dietary flow charts showed that during this period of working from home, the average calorie intake was about 25% more than usual, and they preferred to eat starchy foods, such as cakes, biscuits, snacks and fast food.

3. Increased stress index

Many people see the number of confirmed cases and deaths every day. In addition to symptoms such as fear, anxiety and insomnia, some people are also afraid of economic problems such as unemployment. Many people have "epidemic phobia syndrome" and are afraid that they will be infected. In order to relieve these pressures, they will reduce stress by constantly eating, especially increasing the intake of starchy foods.

How to control weight during the epidemic? Dr. Liu Bowen said that there are several suggestions:

1. Establish a regular indoor aerobic exercise habit

Many people work or study at home, sitting in front of the computer for hours without any activity at all. Therefore, it is recommended to do physical activities for 10 minutes every hour, such as standing on tiptoe, tightening the abdomen and taking deep breaths. This can prevent hypoxia and exercise the abdominal muscles to achieve the goal of a thin belly.

2. Do squats once in the morning, afternoon and evening

Squats are more of an anaerobic exercise, but they can strengthen the muscles of the lower body and are helpful in preventing sarcopenia.

3. Avoid excessive starch and oily foods

Since many office workers order food delivery while working from home, analysis shows that most of the food is high in oil, fat and sugar. It is recommended to consume enough dietary fiber and protein foods as much as possible, which can reduce calorie intake, increase satiety and have a positive effect of enhancing immunity.

Dr. Liu Bowen finally reminded that during the epidemic prevention period, it is very important to maintain a good figure and good immunity, maintain an optimistic and happy mood and adequate sleep quality. You might as well take advantage of this period of rest to slow down your pace. It should have unexpected positive benefits for maintaining your physical, mental and spiritual health.