The physiological mechanisms by which weight loss leads to less sweating, increased energy, and longer lifespan.

90. Why do I not sweat easily after losing weight?

It is well known that obese people tend to sweat more.

Because obese people have a larger body surface area, they also have more sweat glands.

Because you need to drink water when you sweat a lot, and if you drink too much water, you'll sweat even more.

In daily life, it is common for obese people to have an excited appetite center and increased appetite, which makes them more prone to excessive sweating.

91. Why do people feel more energetic and charismatic after losing weight?

Obese people are prone to drowsiness, fatigue, and memory loss; about 5% of people with constitutional obesity have intellectual disabilities.

In daily life, overweight people typically need to sleep for 10 hours or even more than 10 hours.

After losing weight, you will have more energy and improved memory.

People with social activities can exert their greatest courage, and thin people often appear energetic.

Obese people are bloated and unsightly, which makes them listless, lose their ability to socialize, and lower their quality of life.

92. Can losing weight extend one's lifespan?

Clinical observations show that weight gain after middle age is detrimental to health. Statistics show that when a person's weight exceeds the normal range by 25%, the mortality rate can increase by 74%, while the mortality rate is lowest when a person's weight is 15% below the normal range.

Weight loss can reduce mortality and extend lifespan.

The saying "It's hard to buy leanness in old age" has a scientific basis. Of course, it refers to a weight slightly below the normal standard, not to an elderly person who is too thin.

Dietary therapy for obesity

93. What should be considered before starting a weight loss treatment?

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

There are at least three things you should do before starting any weight loss treatment.

(1) Understand your own physical condition.

First, you need to know your ideal weight. How many kilograms over your ideal weight? Consider whether there are other reasons for your weight gain.

At the same time, you should also know your blood pressure. If possible, it is best to go to a weight loss clinic or the endocrinology department of a hospital for a check-up to see if you have any underlying diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or hyperuricemia, including blood lipid analysis and whether your cardiovascular function is normal.

To avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

(2) Understand the basics of weight loss treatment.

What are the causes of obesity? What caused my own obesity? What are the harmful effects of obesity on the body? In which aspects am I currently being affected?

(3) Understand which weight loss method is suitable for you.

Which weight loss method-Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, diet, exercise, Qigong, acupuncture, physical therapy, etc.-is economical, convenient, effective, suitable for oneself, and easy to stick to?

94. How many methods are there for treating obesity?

As socioeconomic levels improve, the prevalence of obesity is increasing, and research into methodologies for treating obesity is also progressing.

Newspapers, radio, and television often feature new information on weight loss treatments, sometimes even a wide variety of advertisements.

Current weight loss treatment methods can be broadly categorized into four main types:

(1) Dietary weight loss therapy: This is the most fundamental treatment method, which can also be called basic treatment.

Since obesity is mainly caused by high fat, high energy, and insufficient physical activity, other treatments must be carried out on the basis of this to achieve satisfactory results.

(2) Western medicine weight loss treatment: including various Western medicines and surgical liposuction.

(3) Traditional Chinese medicine weight loss treatment: This is the advantage of my country's traditional medicine and the type of treatment with the most innovative methods at present. It includes various prescriptions, prepared medicines, single secret prescriptions of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and qigong.

(4) Exercise-based weight loss therapy: also known as physical therapy.

This includes sports and fitness, bodybuilding, weight training, the emerging field of heat therapy, and physical therapy.