Malignant brain tumor expert doctor satiety weight loss

Doctors work very hard and often neglect health care. However, Dr. Chang Cheng-neng, a neurosurgeon at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, an authority on malignant brain tumors in China, had no time to exercise 10 years ago, which resulted in his weight approaching 90 kg. He was even more shocked to find that he would be out of breath after climbing a few flights of stairs, so he made up his mind to lose weight. In just one year, he dropped 12 kg from 88 kg to 76 kg. His successful weight loss philosophy is to maintain 60% aerobic exercise, eat enough food to feel full, and consume high-fiber vegetables.

Dr. Cheng-neng Chang, an authority on malignant brain tumors and neurosurgeon at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, believes that when losing weight, one should also pay attention to satiety. (Photography by Luo Huiwen)

Talking about Dr. Zhang Chengneng, one cannot help but think of the murder case of former Taoyuan County magistrate Liu Bangyou that shocked the whole of Taiwan in November 1996. At that time, 8 people were killed and 1 was seriously injured in Liu's official residence. The only survivor, former Taoyuan County councilor Deng Wenchang, was shot through the left brain. Fortunately, Zhang Chengneng miraculously brought Deng Wenchang back to life, whose coma index was only 7 points when he arrived at the hospital, leaving a deep impression on the outside world with his superb medical skills.

Dr. Zhang Chengneng revealed that when he was at his fattest, he looked like "Steven Silverger". Because he started to pant when climbing stairs, he felt he had to lose weight, otherwise he would be prone to diseases such as the three highs, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. So I created my own DIY weight-loss method, and successfully lost 12 kilograms in just one year. What’s more, I was able to lose weight in a healthy way, without lowering my immunity and catching colds more easily due to the pursuit of quick results.

In addition to not seeking quick results, weight loss also requires patience and maintenance. Zhang Chengneng's weight loss principle is to maintain 60% of aerobic exercise every day, that is, brisk walking for one hour and at least 10,000 steps a day. He usually walks fast and climbs stairs to check the wards in the hospital. He does not sit if he can walk. He maintains a certain amount of exercise, but it is not a strenuous exercise.

In addition, when it comes to diet, people focus on the feeling of fullness. Foods that are fluffy in appearance, such as toast, do not seem to give people a feeling of fullness, so it is best to eat toasted bread, which can take into account both texture and taste. In addition, you must eat vegetables every day. The blanched vegetables that many office workers like are not recommended because they are not delicious. He thinks you can eat stir-fried water spinach with satay, but just double the amount of vegetables.

Dr. Zhang Chengneng said, "If you don't eat well, weight loss will not last." He would even add a little meat to the vegetables, because eating a lot of fiber will not only increase the feeling of fullness, but also help excretion smoothly, which naturally helps to lose weight.