Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova spoke about the mistakes of people losing weight that prevent them from losing excess weight.
According to endocrinologist Pavlova, one of A common mistake when trying to lose weight is severe calorie restriction. The doctor named it among the 10 key mistakes of people losing weight. The expert explained that with a sharp restriction of calories, the body begins to use muscle tissue to produce energy instead of missing food.
In addition, endocrinologist Pavlova named insufficient water consumption among the 10 mistakes of losing weight.
“When there is a lack of water, you want to eat more, the metabolism slows down.”
Missing meals at the right time and in general also prevents you from losing weight. irregular meals. Another mistake is excluding any macronutrient from your diet: protein, fat or carbohydrates.
“The lack of balance in the diet can lead to gastrointestinal upset, lack of vitamins and minerals, headaches, weakness and other unpleasant consequences,” Dr. Pavlova stated on Telegram.
The specialist added that it is important for those trying to lose weight not to lack protein and, in addition, enough sleep. The expert advised going to bed no later than 10:30 p.m. and sleeping for about seven to eight hours in a row.
What else matters for losing weight is proper physical activity.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about that doctor Ekaterina Volkova named healthy and harmful fats for the body.
Important! Information is provided in the reference books purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Zukhra Pavlova Healthy lifestyle, endocrinologist, Moscow State University. M. V. Lomonosova, Candidate of Medical Sciences