Allergy meds can cause weight gain
“Some common over-the-counter medications can hurt weight loss. I advise people trying to lose weight to use antihistamines sparingly. Try spot-treating the symptoms instead. If you have nasal symptoms, consider only nasal sprays rather than a pill.”
– Dr Chandler Park, founder of CancerVisit.com
Fast weight loss isn’t fat loss
“Fast weight loss, such as 4.5 kg in two weeks, that results from extreme food restriction, juice cleanses, or cutting out carbohydrates completely is mostly due to loss of water weight and muscle mass, and can be very unhealthy. This weight loss is not sustainable and is usually regained back fast and results in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, which messes up your metabolism. The actual kilograms you want to lose and keep off – kilos of fat – require a meal plan that includes all food groups and is not overly restrictive so that you can fuel your body to burn fat efficiently.”
– Rachel Goodman, dietitian
Your tech is making you overeat
“People have become completely disconnected from what satiety is and what it should feel like. We eat in the car, while working, while on our phones, or while watching television – we have become mechanical eaters. Mindful eating is a fundamental part of losing weight and keeping it off. You should eat when your body is asking you for fuel and stop eating when you are full. Keeping away from distractions can help learn this behaviour.”
– Gisela Bouvier, dietitian nutritionist