June is peak season for weight loss. As summer approaches, it's the perfect time for women to show off their figures; miniskirts, backless dresses, and low-cut tops are certainly eye-catching.
However, while some rejoice, others grieve. For those who have gained weight due to overeating and lack of exercise during the winter, the thought of their plump waists, round bellies, and thick calves exposed under light summer clothes is simply unthinkable. Thus, with the idea of "even last-minute efforts will do," many have once again raised the banner of weight loss. Currently popular weight loss methods are incredibly diverse and varied. Below are some relatively reliable methods that you might want to try based on your own situation.
Eat less: Control your mouth
Eating less means less calorie intake, making it harder to gain weight. Popular diets among fashionable girls these days, such as the apple diet, the fruit and vegetable diet, low-calorie diets, and high-protein diets, all fall into this category.
Benefits: The effects are generally quite noticeable in the short term.
Disadvantages: Over time, this will lead to a severe imbalance in nutrient intake, decreased immunity, and even impaired brain function, resulting in reduced intelligence. Women may even experience serious consequences such as endocrine disorders, infrequent menstruation, amenorrhea, anovulation, and infertility. Furthermore, once a normal diet is resumed, weight rebound is very likely.
Danger level: ★★
Special note: Controlling your diet doesn't mean not eating at all, but rather eating scientifically. Most top-tier hospitals now have nutrition departments; it's a good idea to consult a nutritionist to create a personalized weight-loss meal plan tailored to your individual needs.
Suitable for: People who can endure hardship and are not afraid of hunger.
Expert Recommendation: Lü Li, Director of the Nutrition Department, Armed Police General Hospital; Clinic Hours: Tuesday mornings
Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Applying Ancient Techniques to Modern Use
Traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture, acupressure, and massage are finding new applications. These methods can stimulate corresponding acupoints, unblock meridians, and regulate endocrine function, thereby achieving a weight loss effect that "reduces swelling and promotes diuresis."
Benefits: Gentle, safe, and reliable.
Disadvantages: Generally, it requires 3 times a week, with 10 times constituting one course of treatment. It takes one to two courses of treatment to see results, and the weight loss speed is relatively slow.
Special note: These types of treatments require a high level of skill from the TCM practitioner, so it is essential to find a qualified and reputable TCM doctor.
Danger level: Not really, as long as the needles are disposable.
Suitable for: People with ample free time.
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