Weight Management Goals
Winning the battle for control: figuring out who's really in the conversation
People often experience a loss of control when trying to lose weight. This article, through Andy's story, illustrates the struggle between the voice of impulse and the voice of restraint. Figuring out who is actually having the conversation is key to winning the battle for control.
2026-06-03
Article 8: Does eating really make you feel weak all over? - Eating less rice can actually give you more energy.
The author responds to a reader's question about feeling weak if they don't eat rice. She points out that refined rice and flour offer almost no nutritional value besides starch, and that humans were originally carnivores. Eating less rice and more meat and vegetables actually promotes health. Hunger is primarily psychological and can be alleviated by eating vegetables and cucumbers.
2026-05-31
Breathing Exercises for Weight Loss: Five Steps to Eliminate Abdominal and Waist Fat
This article explains the principle of the breathing-based weight loss method: deep breathing to inhale extra oxygen and burn fat, especially suitable for those who overeat or have a bad temper. It provides detailed illustrations of five basic movements: eliminating lower abdominal fat, eliminating flank fat, eliminating back fat, eliminating waist and abdominal fat, and eliminating thigh and...
2026-05-21
2. DIY Cocktail Diet and Four Steps to Self-Motivation
Dr. Liu Boen simplifies the cocktail therapy into a self-administered approach, allowing readers to identify their obesity issues through a form. This chapter provides a four-step motivational process to encourage readers to bravely confront their obesity and write down their weight loss goals.
2026-05-20
Understanding Obesity: Scientific Measurement from Body Mass Index to Body Fat Percentage
This article systematically introduces the scientific definition and criteria for determining obesity. It uses 15 test questions to introduce key concepts and explains in detail the Chinese standards for standard weight, ideal weight, body mass index (BMI), normal body fat percentage, waist and hip circumference measurement methods, and skinfold thickness measurement, providing readers with a...
2026-05-08
Best choices for evening exercise and weight loss tips before and after meals
Evening is the best time for weight loss exercise, as the body's functions are coordinated and blood viscosity is low. Exercising 30-45 minutes before meals can suppress appetite and increase fat burning; exercising before dinner is most effective, reducing fat synthesis.
2026-05-01
Weight Loss Method Based on Women's Menstrual Cycle: Master the Four Stages for Double the Results
Leveraging the female menstrual cycle can make weight loss twice as effective. During menstruation (days 1-7), gentle exercise and iron supplementation are recommended; the follicular phase (days 7-14) is the peak period for weight loss, suitable for high-intensity aerobic exercise; the luteal phase (days 14-21) is less effective; the premenstrual phase (days 21-28) is a slower phase, so...
2026-04-30
Part 8: Self-monitoring and Recording Methods and Exercise Prescriptions for Middle-aged and Elderly People
This article provides instructions on using a self-monitoring record form for exercise therapy to help dieters scientifically assess the effectiveness of their exercise. Furthermore, it offers specific exercise prescriptions for weight loss, tailored to the physiological characteristics of middle-aged and elderly individuals, including detailed arrangements for exercise goals, types,...
2026-04-29
The truth about motivation: Why willpower is more reliable than motivation
Changing the brain must precede changing the body, otherwise the change will not last. Mainstream motivational books emphasize generating motivation, but motivation is unreliable because immediate motivation is affected by complex factors such as emotions and circumstances. Overall motivation, while stable, is easily overwhelmed by circumstances. In contrast, willpower is more controllable,...
2026-04-28
Precautions for weight loss in girls and elderly women, and how to maintain weight loss results.
This section addresses specific considerations for weight loss in two particular groups: young girls and elderly women. For example, young girls should not restrict their food intake, while elderly women should aim to alleviate any underlying health conditions. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining successful weight loss through diet and exercise.
2026-04-27
Psychological factors for successful weight loss: suggestion, sense of responsibility, and goals.
This article outlines three key psychological factors for successful weight loss: maintaining positive self-affirmation, cultivating a sense of responsibility for one's own health (not relying on external forces), and setting realistic and achievable weight loss goals and plans (breaking them down into smaller, short-term objectives). It emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and...
2026-04-26
Setting reasonable weight loss goals and avoiding the dangers of excessive weight loss
This article emphasizes that weight loss goals should ideally be set within 10% above or below the ideal weight, and warns that excessive weight loss may lead to health risks such as malnutrition and dehydration. It points out that scientific weight loss must ensure nutritional balance and avoid damaging living tissues.
2026-04-25
The Real Benefits of Weight Loss Goals and Unrealistic Expectations
This article guides readers to examine their expectations for weight loss and distinguish which benefits truly depend on weight loss. Through Julie's case, the article points out that delaying enjoyable activities until reaching a target weight can be counterproductive and encourages readers to start engaging in activities that are hindered by feelings of weight gain.
2026-04-23
Overview of the Menstrual Cycle Weight Loss Method and the Real Slimming Miracle of Fat Lady
This article introduces a method for weight loss that utilizes the natural rhythms of a woman's menstrual cycle. Through the personal experience of Mrs. Fat Mei, it recounts how she successfully lost 18 kilograms in four months, emphasizing that this is a simple and sustainable healthy weight loss method.
2026-04-22
Self-soothing program: A new way to replace emotional eating
This chapter provides a specific plan for soothing emotions without using food. The article first helps readers overcome the distorted thinking that "it's not worth self-care," and then guides readers to create a personalized list of "self-soothing activities," replacing eating with activities such as making phone calls, taking walks, and reading.
2026-04-19
Shebin: Scientific Body Shape Assessment and Personalized Sports Nutrition Prescription
This article introduces Shaping, a body shaping system originating from Russia. It uses computers to assess nine bone types and creates personalized exercise and nutrition prescriptions for individuals, emphasizing consistent training frequency and dietary restrictions before and after training to achieve scientific body shaping.
2026-04-13
Menstrual Cycle Weight Loss Method: Diet and Exercise Plans for the Benefit and Acceleration Phases
This article introduces a scientific method for weight loss using the female menstrual cycle. It details the body's reactions during menstruation (the weight loss benefit period) and days 8-14 after menstruation (the weight loss acceleration period), as well as accelerated weight loss plans and healthy weight loss diets, helping women seize the best opportunities for efficient fat loss.
2026-04-13
Pilates: Origins, Benefits, Differences from Yoga, and Basic Principles
This article introduces the origins of Pilates (founded by the German Joseph Pilates) and its unique blend of Eastern and Western health practices. It elucidates Pilates' three main benefits: promoting balanced physical development, enhancing physique, and providing comprehensive physical exercise, as well as its differences from yoga (dynamic vs. static). It also explains the two fundamental...
2026-04-13
Belly Dance Costume Aesthetics and Music Guide: A Comprehensive Analysis and CD Recommendations of Egyptian, Turkish, and Tribal Styles
This article provides a detailed overview of the artistic aesthetics of belly dance. It not only compares the ornate embroidery of Egyptian style, the slit designs of Turkish style, and tribal ethnic elements, but also offers practical advice on choosing practice attire and how to wrap the waist scarf. Furthermore, the article introduces commonly used Middle Eastern musical instruments and...
2026-04-12
Avoid the pitfalls of social media-based and single-item weight loss: Why well-intentioned words and extreme diets can hinder your path to slimmer figures.
To lose weight, it's not enough to just fight your appetite; you also need to recognize the "gentle traps" in your environment. This article explores how comforting words from friends and family can become subconscious obstacles, and criticizes the damage and rebound effects of single-item diets. It emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and avoiding blindly eating due to a lack...
2026-04-11