Fasting.
This process is perceived by the body as an unnatural state, so during long periods between meals, it activates compensatory mechanisms because it needs to “survive” and source energy from somewhere. Research shows that healthy weight loss occurs only when you maintain a well-balanced diet. Strict diets and restrictions either don’t work or have short-term results, with weight returning afterward. Radically limiting your daily caloric intake or cutting out fats or carbohydrates disrupts your body’s functioning.
Excessive physical exertion.
Extremes are unhealthy approaches to weight loss, so both severe dietary restrictions and excessive physical activity will not bring the desired results. Excessive exercise without allowing time for recovery can lead to menstrual cycle disturbances, poor well-being, and exhaustion over time. It’s important to understand that weight loss is 80% dependent on the quality of your diet and only 20% on physical activity. Engaging in strenuous workouts daily can put your body under stress, leading it to focus on survival rather than weight loss.
Laxatives.
There are no magic pills for weight loss; it’s impossible to lose a significant amount of weight in a day or a week, and any products promising this can have harmful health effects. Laxatives won’t affect body fat but can damage your health. Regular use of laxatives disrupts bowel motility and can cause inflammation. It is essential to understand that careless and uncontrolled use can lead to potential problems. Taking an excessive amount of laxatives leads to diarrhea and fluid loss, causing the weight to return within a few days as the body recovers. Misusing laxatives in this way is potentially very harmful and provides no real benefit for weight loss.
Diuretics.
One of the most commonly used groups of medications are diuretics, which increase the volume of fluid excreted and are recommended for long-term use in patients with hypertension and heart failure. While diuretics can lead to temporary weight loss, it is short-lived. Diuretics work by inhibiting the reabsorption of fluid and electrolytes in kidney tubules, increasing their excretion through urine. This disrupts the body’s water balance and can cause heart or kidney issues.
Gastroenterologists emphasize the importance of approaching weight loss with wisdom and avoiding experimentation with your health. To normalize weight, you should consult a doctor and undergo a comprehensive health examination. After this the specialist can prescribe medications (for example, Orligal) and vitamin-mineral complexes (for example, Therm Line Forte) that can assist with weight loss. It’s important to understand that weight loss requires a comprehensive approach, which includes regular physical activity and proper nutrition.