A balanced routine helps prevent different types of health problems
Obesity is considered to be a disorder that involves excess body fat and increases the risk of health problems. According to data from the annual survey of the Surveillance System of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by telephone survey (Vigitel), in 2021 about 57.25% of Brazilians were overweight. That is, 6 out of 10 people were overweight.
Numbers like these are worrying, given that the disease is a major risk factor for diabetes, high blood pressure and the rise in cardiovascular disease. Therefore, promoting changes in lifestyle habits and understanding how to guide the weight loss process is essential to change the landscape.
“It is useless to enter a restrictive diet believing in a miraculous weight loss, because this will only lead to frustration for not being able, for example, to lose the 10 kg dreamed of in a week. This generates guilt and failure,” says Dr. . Rizzieri Gomes, cardiologist and quality of life improvement specialist.
Stages of the weight loss process
The process of slimming it is long and complex, full of ups and downs, and although it brings obvious changes, such as weight loss, the most important ones are invisible. Another crucial point is to understand that when you change your eating habits and begin the weight loss process, your metabolism changes and so does your appetite.
“During this process, the brain tends to interpret weight loss as a threat to the survival of the organism and increases hunger and the desire for sweets and sweets. Therefore, one must fight the urge to eat sweets and fast food“, underlines Dr. Rizzieri Gomes.
Influence of hormones on weight loss
To achieve the goal of weight loss, people need to have a necessary dose of hormone levels such as dopamine and serotonin, responsible for the feeling of well-being and pleasure and released in the body when exercising. The metabolism is responsible for the amount of calories consumed per day.
“Who owns the metabolism accelerated tends to consume more calories and it is easier to lose weight. Several factors can help speed up the metabolism and increase lean mass production, such as exercise, quality sleep, hormone treatment, proper nutrition and aerobic activity, which increases metabolism by 30%. In addition, some foods can also contribute to the acceleration of the metabolism, such as pepper, ginger, coffee, tea and cinnamon,” mentions the doctor.
Benefits of maintaining ideal weight
The benefits of maintaining an ideal weight go far beyond what we see in the mirror. “Weight loss reduces blood pressure, which causes diseases such as stroke and heart attack, liver fat, and when combined with exercise, reduces migraine attacks and relieves joint pain. In addition, dietary changes can help reduce allergic crises and reduce the use of medications for diabetics,” adds Dr. Rizzieri Gomes.
Tips for adopting healthy habits
According to the specialist, the pursuit of lifestyle changes is a trajectory and must be considered to define where the person wants to go. “This is a reflection of the changes you can make to yourself and your life. Health is something you cannot measure, we only realize it when the illness knock on our door. The more I take care of my health, the more I exercise, the more I take care of my diet, the lower the risk of disease and, consequently, the use of drugs,” informs Dr. Rizzieri Gomes.
Below, check out 5 steps to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid obesity:
- Take the focus off your weight loss. Instead, pursue health and healthy living. For this it is necessary to take some constant measures and weight loss will be a consequence of these new habits;
- Look for a healthy diet in everyday life, making it a routine habit;
- Exercise regularly. It’s no secret that physical activity can promote several benefits, including helping regulate weight;
- seek support emotional, because, often, being overweight or binge eating is associated with some emotional imbalance. People seek solace in food (who has never heard the term comfort food?);
- Create plausible goals to achieve, as the frustration of not being able to achieve the set goals can keep the person from completing the planning. It’s important to make long-term plans, thinking about healthy aging.
By Mariana Parker
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
