Why do people who are “always on a diet” never manage to lose weight? The nutritionist answers
Our editorial team receives many letters from our readers. "I can't lose weight" is the most current topic on the eve of the summer season. Therefore, we cannot help but ask a nutritionist for advice!
“To lose weight, I completely gave up sugar and fast food, I go to the gym regularly, do sit-ups and go for a run in the morning. But the harder I try, the less progress I see. In a year I lost a couple of kilos, it's an almost imperceptible change. What should I do?”
Maria, 32 years old
"I've been trying to lose weight for as long as I can remember. I eat very little, I have a physical job, I play volleyball after work and go to the pool. But despite an active lifestyle, I'm still overweight! As soon as I give myself a little relaxation, eat a chocolate bar or skip a workout, I immediately gain weight. What's wrong with me? Help me!"
Monica, 41 years oldWhy does this happen? It is the slow metabolism that is to blame. In people who are prone to being overweight, it is slow by nature. Diets slow it down even more. Therefore, if you are overweight, food restrictions will only do you harm.
Low-calorie diets put a lot of stress on your body. Your body realizes it’s on a real “hunger strike,” so it goes into energy-saving mode and starts accumulating fat even faster, even if you exercise in addition to your diet.
On the contrary, the more relaxed your body is, the more it is willing to shed extra pounds. But it is difficult to achieve this result naturally. To speed up the metabolism, special products are needed.
A striking example is the life of Buddhist monks in the ancient monasteries of Laos. They remain seated almost all day, bowing their heads in prayer, living thanks to the generous offerings of believers and almost every evening before going to bed they participate in large festive dinners.
An average European with a slow metabolism and such a lifestyle would have become fat and clumsy. But Laotian monks remain slim and healthy into old age!
My colleagues were studying this phenomenon back in the 1980s. It turned out that between prayers and meditations, monks have a mandatory ritual of drinking a cup of matcha tea. It is a tasty drink made from powdered Japanese tea leaves. Monks say it helps them stay fit and prevents them from getting sick and gaining weight.
Matcha tea is a valuable source of thiamine, theophylline, riboflavin, retinol and other substances that naturally speed up metabolism. All those who previously gained weight with just one croissant, thanks to this tea lose weight quickly and do not regain the lost pounds. Catechins in its composition transform the contents of fat cells (lipids) into energy and fight the accumulation of fat on the hips and waist. Large fat molecules are broken down by catechins into smaller triglycerides, which are excreted from the body with urine, feces and sweat.
In our country, matcha tea is sold under the brand name Matcha Slim . It is enriched with maltodextrin, a carbohydrate that reactivates normal intestinal motility, and citric acid extract that removes toxins, salts and other harmful substances from the body. This drink helps to lose weight even faster than traditional matcha tea. In my practice, people who drink Matcha Slim every day lose weight significantly, even if they could not lose weight with the help of diets and exercises before.
This is how my clients who have introduced Matcha Slim into their diet now look. I publish the photos with their consent:
Massimo, 39 years old.
Malena, 27 years old.
Daniela, 32 years old.
Silvia, 24 years old.*Results may vary.
They don't diet or do any sports, except maybe morning exercises. But thanks to Matcha Slim , they now have a normal metabolism. They are not afraid of gaining weight again because they know how to maintain their ideal weight.
You can buy Matcha Slim here . It is the official supplier of matcha tea from Asia. Other sellers are not sure: sometimes instead of Matcha Slim they sell a simple tinted granulated tea. So, it is better and safer to order it on the official website.
Health Risk Warnings Results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. This information is not medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your normal medical regimen.
