Which weight loss method is most effective? Haruki Murakami, who claims to be a stickler for detail, concluded after careful research into weight loss and body shaping: "Just as people have different appearances and personalities, everyone's reasons for obesity are different, and there is no single weight loss method that works for everyone." Therefore, each person can only find a method that suits their own physique, eating habits, occupation, and income. Which one is best for you?
1. Did your friend make you fat?
"One is influenced by one's company," as the saying goes, and parents always remind their children to choose their friends carefully. Recent research has found that friends also have a significant impact on your physique.
A study from the University of California, San Diego, involving over 12,000 participants and their friends and social networks over 32 years, found that "obesity is contagious." If friends start gaining weight, the chances of you gaining weight increase by 57%, even greater than the 40% influence of siblings due to shared genes. It's possible that "birds of a feather flock together," with overweight friends making you feel that your own weight is acceptable, leading to less concern about your appearance. Furthermore, shared interests and hobbies (such as a love of eating) can influence each other. "This again reminds us that lifestyle is a major factor affecting health," the study report states.
2. Sweating for just 10 minutes a day is effective.
Research has found that just 10 minutes of regular exercise each day, enough to make you sweat, can reduce belly fat and extend your lifespan. A study published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association*, conducted by Louisiana State University, focused on women over 50 who were obese or in poor health. The study found that even just 10 minutes of exercise a day, such as cycling on a stationary bike or brisk walking, can improve fitness, reduce waist circumference, and decrease the risk of death. "If sweating for 10 minutes helps, then 30-60 minutes of exercise must be even better for your health," the study suggests.
3. You can lose weight with just one injection.
Last year, scientists discovered a new link between stress and obesity, hoping to inhibit this link in the future, block fat absorption, and thus control obesity. In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, many people rely on food to soothe their emotions and reward themselves. Past studies have indicated that stress can cause the body's appetite center to lose control over food intake, leading to continued overeating even after consuming large amounts of food. Other studies show that even with the same calorie intake, people under chronic stress are more likely to gain weight than those without stress.
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