Weight Loss Principles
Multiple possible mechanisms by which bariatric surgery improves diabetes
This article explores the possible mechanisms by which bariatric surgery improves type 2 diabetes, including weight loss, Ghrelin inhibition, GLP-1 elevation, and the foregut-gut hypothesis.
2026-05-11Overview of foods that lower cholesterol and aid weight loss: The cholesterol-lowering effects of leafy greens and wild vegetables
This is the fourth part of an overview of foods that lower cholesterol and promote weight loss, summarizing the cholesterol-lowering effects of leafy greens and wild vegetables. Leeks warm the middle and promote qi circulation; celery soothes the liver and clears heat; cabbage regulates the six internal organs; water spinach clears heat and detoxifies; garland chrysanthemum calms the mind;...
2026-05-10Comprehensive principles and dietary precautions for lowering lipids and losing weight
This article summarizes the comprehensive dietary principles and precautions for lowering lipids and losing weight. It emphasizes a "four lows and one high" (low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sugar, and high fiber) dietary structure, introduces the dietary points for fatty liver and hyperlipidemia, and reminds readers that dietary therapy cannot replace regular medical treatment.
2026-05-10Article 24: Calorie deficit is the key to weight loss; there is no method that prevents rebound.
Weight loss requires a calorie deficit; low-GI foods are only an aid. No weight loss method is immune to rebound; rebound occurs due to excessive calorie intake. Maintaining weight requires a balance between calorie intake and expenditure.
2026-05-09Article 23: Muscle gain struggles to significantly boost metabolism; plateaus are often just an excuse.
Building muscle is extremely difficult for women, and there's limited way to increase metabolism; they can't eat more without gaining weight. Plateaus are often caused by incorrect methods, inadequate execution, or sleep problems; unchanged weight doesn't mean fat hasn't been lost.
2026-05-09Part 2: The Words of People Who Want to Lose Weight Are Deceitful
Many people get caught in a yo-yo cycle when trying to lose weight, with their weight fluctuating and ultimately leading to weight gain. Research shows that extreme dieting can trigger a "famine mode" in the body, slowing down metabolism and causing overeating. This chapter offers ten lifestyle tips to help you manage your weight effortlessly.
2026-05-08Part 9: Experience Sharing – Multiple Diseases Disappeared and Weight Reduced After Eliminating Water Toxins
Mrs. W suffered from water intoxication due to excessive water intake, which triggered glaucoma, Meniere's disease, and arrhythmia. By eliminating excess water, all these ailments disappeared, and her weight returned to normal.
2026-05-07Article 7: Too Much Water – Excessive Water Storage Can Lead to Water Poisoning
Weight gain is essentially equivalent to water retention. Excessive water retention can make the body feel cold and hinder waste metabolism. Daily water intake and output should be balanced; insufficient urination can lead to edema and illness.
2026-05-07The link between obesity and diabetes, malignant tumors, and gallstones.
This section reveals the close relationship between obesity and diabetes, malignant tumors, and gallstones. The article points out that obese individuals are more prone to developing diabetes due to insulin resistance, their weakened immune function increases the risk of cancer, and hypercholesterolemia promotes gallstone formation.
2026-05-06Professional preparation for weight loss: physical examination, nutrition and scientific goal setting
This article serves as the starting point for your weight loss journey, emphasizing that weight loss is a professional endeavor that requires a physical examination to assess your health and targeted nutritional supplementation to ensure well-being. Furthermore, it outlines scientifically sound and safe monthly weight loss goals based on age, gender, and BMI, laying a solid foundation for...
2026-05-06Phased weight loss, nutritional balance and calorie calculation practice
This article discusses the weight plateau caused by the "adaptation phenomenon" in weight loss and suggests overcoming it through exercise. It also explains in detail how to calculate daily calorie needs and how to maintain nutritional balance by recording calorie intake through a food diary.
2026-05-05Behavioral modification therapy and strategies for dealing with menopausal obesity
This article proposes "Action Modification Therapy," emphasizing the treatment of obesity through improvements in the entire lifestyle (diet, exercise, and mental well-being), rather than simply dieting. It also analyzes the reasons for weight gain in menopausal women (decreased estrogen levels and reduced metabolism) and provides countermeasures.
2026-05-05Appendix and free online consultation service
The book's appendix introduces the "Unleash Your Metabolism" e-fitness course, an 8-week program utilizing advanced fitness technology. It also offers a free online consultation service exclusively for book owners, allowing readers to submit three questions for professional guidance from the author.
2026-05-04Colorful Fruits and Vegetables and Weight Loss Recipes: Choosing and Cooking Healthy Ingredients**
This article introduces the nutritional value and weight-loss benefits of fruits and vegetables of different colors, and provides specific recipes for four low-fat, high-fiber weight-loss recipes: enoki mushroom and tofu stew, shiitake mushroom and quail egg stew, ham and winter melon stew, and scallion oil chicken stew.
2026-05-04Exercise reduces and controls stress.
This section explains how exercise can effectively reduce anxiety. Exercise can increase endorphin levels in the brain, relieving pain and tension. It also introduces methods for controlling emotions through behavior; positive physical postures can eliminate negative emotions and improve metabolism.
2026-05-03Breathing exercises optimize human metabolism
This section explains how proper breathing exercises can optimize metabolism, including lowering high blood pressure, reducing menopausal hot flashes, and slowing down the aging process. Daily deep breathing exercises can deliver oxygen-rich blood to the brain and muscles, improving metabolic efficiency.
2026-05-03Ineffective supplements vs. effective nutrients
This section introduces supplement ingredients that have been proven ineffective, such as L-carnitine, hesperidin supplements, and hydroxycitric acid. It also recommends effective nutrients, especially B-complex vitamins, which are crucial for energy metabolism.
2026-05-02Strength training is beneficial for metabolism
This section explains how strength training increases muscle density, thereby boosting basal metabolic rate. Each pound of muscle can burn up to 209 joules per day. It also introduces pathways to energy balance and the adaptive energy expenditure phenomenon caused by a slowed metabolism due to excessive dieting.
2026-05-02The Dangers of Dieting and Four Steps to Reshape Your Metabolism
This section delves into how dieting slows down metabolism, creating a vicious cycle. The author emphasizes against self-restraint and stresses the importance of activating metabolism. Four steps to rebuilding metabolism are proposed, explaining that the true value of exercise lies in altering metabolic function rather than simply burning calories.
2026-05-01Energy consumption and balance: food dynamics, activity and heredity
This article introduces the specific dynamic action of food, the impact of physical activity on energy expenditure, and delves into the role of genetic factors in the development of obesity, including genetic incidence, body type inheritance, and the heritability of energy metabolism.
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