Losing weight too quickly may reduce your immunity! Dr. Zeng Yinqian: Don’t lose more than “this” amount of weight per week

The weather is hot in summer, and in order to cool down, many women like to wear cool clothes. However, the accumulated habits of eating out and sedentary lifestyle can make people unable to help but reveal a fat belly and elephant legs, which makes people want to lose weight quickly. However, doctors warn that if you lose more than this amount of weight each week, it may cause systemic dysfunction in the body and a decrease in immunity.

The obesity rate among Chinese people is as high as 50%

Obesity is the root cause of disease! According to the National Health Service, the BMI of adults should be maintained between 18.5 and 24 (kg/m2). Below 18.5 (kg/m2) is considered underweight, between 24 and 27 (kg/m2) is considered overweight, and above 27 (kg/m2) is considered obese. According to a survey by the National Health Administration, from 2017 to 2020, the proportion of overweight and obese adults over the age of 19 in China reached 50.7%.

The main reasons for the increase in obesity prevalence are long-term sitting and excessive intake of high-calorie, fat, sugary and other unhealthy foods. Being overweight and obese are harmful to health and may increase the incidence of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Don’t lose more than this amount of weight in a week

In order to lose weight, many people choose diet pills or rapid weight loss methods. Dr. Zeng Yinqian said that clinically, a weight loss of more than 5% within 6 months may indicate potential diseases in the body or even the possibility of cancer. It is recommended not to lose more than one kilogram per week.

Rapid weight loss may lead to a decrease in immunity

Rapid weight loss will not only consume the protein needed by the body and cause nutritional imbalance, but will also further cause systemic dysfunction of the body, decreased immunity, and may also cause new diseases.

Excessive body fat is one of the indicators of obesity. The so-called "obesity" is caused by excessive adipose tissue in the human body, too many or too large fat cells, and excessive storage of triglycerides.

Excessive body fat is one of the indicators of obesity

Excessive body fat is one of the indicators of obesity. The so-called "obesity" is caused by excessive adipose tissue in the human body, too many or too large fat cells, and excessive storage of triglycerides. Dr. Tseng Yin-chien explained that body fat is divided into "visceral fat" and "subcutaneous fat":

What is visceral fat?

"Visceral fat" is distributed in the abdominal cavity and is mainly caused by abnormal diet, eating more and exercising less. It can be gradually eliminated through diet control and exercise. Dietary recommendations: Reduce the intake of high GI, high oil, and high calorie foods. In addition, exercise is a very important activity. It not only maintains the body's basal metabolic rate, but also trains the heart and lungs and strengthens muscle strength. It is recommended to maintain the habit of exercise even if you do not want to lose weight. It is recommended to follow the "333" principle, exercise at least 3 times a week, each time for more than 30 minutes, and the heart rate reaches 130 beats per minute.

What is subcutaneous fat?

"Subcutaneous fat" is distributed under the skin. Everyone has a different physique. Double chin, fat around the mouth, lower abdomen, side waist, arms, auxiliary breasts, back, and inner thighs may become areas where fat accumulates due to lack of exercise, which can be adjusted through body sculpting.

Don't make these bad habits when losing weight

Wrong lifestyle habits may also cause weight loss failure! Dr. Zeng Yinqian also reminded that fat loss is a long journey with no shortcuts, and small habits in life may invisibly offset the efforts made to lose weight, such as: not liking to drink water, liking to drink sugary drinks, only sitting without standing or exercising, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that diet control and regular exercise are the only way to lose fat.