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In pursuit of a slender body, we are ready to listen to any advice from “experienced”. Some of these recommendations will actually help you lose weight quickly, but the cost of such nutrition is your health, which in some cases cannot be restored. What advice is better not to listen to?
1. “Remove fats from the diet”
Of course, eating too fatty foods in fast food or overcooked meats will add a few inches to your waist. But a completely fat-free diet will adversely affect the condition of your skin, hair, imbalance the hormonal system and cause problems with reproductive function. It is imperative to eat fats, ideally from nuts, fish, poultry and fat-containing vegetables and fruits.
2. “Eat no more than 3 times a day”
It gets to the point of absurdity – and once is enough. In fact, eating this way will quickly lead to breakdowns and eating disorders. You should eat 5-6 times a day in small portions – 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks. Then the glucose level will remain at a normal level and bouts of hunger will not bother you.
3. “Count calories”
The advice is actually correct, and if you set a goal not only to lose weight, but also to change your lifestyle in the right direction, then painstaking calorie counting is simply necessary. However, some foods – right and wrong – may contain the same amount of calories, but the ratio of fats, proteins and carbohydrates in them will be different. So, a piece of pie will most likely lead to weight gain, and an equal amount of vegetables and fruits in calories will be quickly absorbed and, thanks to fiber, will cleanse your body.
4. “Avoid carbohydrates”
As in the recommendation to give up fats, you thereby disrupt the ratio of substances entering your body. Lack of carbohydrates is fraught with impotence, bad mood and breakdowns, since carbohydrates provide the bulk of energy. Yes, it is reasonable to give up simple carbohydrates, but complex ones – pasta, cereals – you just need to feel cheerful.
5. “Train on an empty stomach”
Any physical activity – strength or cardio – requires an impressive expenditure of energy. Getting enough sleep and eating well is important for a quality workout, otherwise exercise intensity drops significantly. That is, on a full stomach, you will train more effectively than on a hungry one.
Be healthy!