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Li Hao is a young advertising copywriter, since he entered the industry, his work days and nights have been reversed, his meal times are irregular, and his weight has gradually increased.
One day, he came across an article on the Internet about the claim that "falling asleep with hunger pangs can lose weight" and claimed that this method was effective. Li Hao was moved and decided to give it a try.
At first, he thought it was a simple method, eating a little less every night, holding back from supper, and then falling asleep with a slight feeling of hunger.
After doing this for a while, he felt some problems gradually appearing in his body.
The hunger at night became more and more intense, often so hungry that I couldn't sleep, and I always woke up in the morning with a dizzy head and no energy.
As a result, productivity has suffered. One day, Li Hao decided to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
Walking into the hospital, he was arranged to the internal medicine outpatient clinic after registration. Sitting in the waiting room, he was a little apprehensive, wondering if this dieting method would have any serious effects on his body.
Soon, it was Li Hao's turn, and he walked into the consultation room. The doctor was an older middle-aged man with a kind smile on his face and motioned for Li Hao to sit down.
"Mr. Li, is there anything uncomfortable today?" The doctor asked. "Doctor, I recently tried a way to lose weight, which is to eat less or even no food at night.
I fell asleep with a feeling of hunger, but lately I have been feeling dizzy and have not slept well. Li Hao replied.
The doctor nodded, took out his notebook, and began to note. "How long have you been doing this?" "It's been about a month." Li Hao thought for a while and said.
"Okay, let's do some basic checks first, and then we'll analyze them on a case-by-case basis based on the results." The doctor arranged.
Li Hao underwent a series of tests, including routine blood tests, blood sugar level tests, and other relevant physical indicators. After the results of the examination came out, Li Hao came to the consultation room again.
"Mr. Li, according to your test results, your blood sugar level is low and your blood pressure is also a little low." The doctor looked at the report and said.
Li Hao was a little surprised, "Is this serious, doctor?" The doctor nodded and patiently explained: "Falling asleep with hunger pangs for a long time will cause unstable blood sugar levels and affect the body's normal metabolism.
Dizziness and fatigue are signs of low blood sugar.
What's more, this will have a negative impact on the stomach and intestines in the long term, increasing the risk of gastric ulcers and gastritis. In addition, malnutrition can also lead to a series of problems, such as weakened immunity and anemia. ”
"But, I just want to lose weight, is this method really not working?" Li Hao was a little puzzled. The doctor smiled and shook his head, "Losing weight does require controlling your diet, but it's definitely not about being hungry.
A healthy way to lose weight should be to eat a balanced diet and exercise moderately. In the evening, you can eat some low-calorie, high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain bread, which can not only control calories, but also ensure nutrient intake. ”
Li Hao nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, "I see, then how should I adjust my diet in the future?" The doctor went on to advise, "You can divide your diet into five or six small meals throughout the day to keep your blood sugar levels stable.
At the same time, you can choose some low-fat, easy-to-digest foods in the evening, such as steamed vegetables, stews, etc.
Also, try not to eat an hour before bedtime, which will both avoid hunger pangs and help digestion. ”
After leaving the hospital, Li Hao gradually adjusted his eating habits according to the doctor's advice. He began to eat regularly every day, and instead of over-dieting for dinner, he chose some healthy foods.
At the same time, he also increased his exercise and went to the gym for an hour every night after work. After a few months, Li Hao not only gradually lost weight, but also significantly improved his mental state.
Work efficiency has improved and quality of life has also been greatly improved. Thinking back to those days when he fell asleep with hunger, he couldn't help but sigh that a healthy way to lose weight is the most effective.
Li Hao's story tells us that although falling asleep with hunger may be effective in the short term, the harm to the body far outweighs the benefits in the long run.
A healthy way to lose weight should be a scientific diet and moderate exercise, not through dieting to achieve the goal. Only in this way can you lose weight while maintaining good health and reaping long-term benefits.
The doctor's advice is worth learning from each of us, and a scientific and reasonable lifestyle is the goal we pursue.
[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】
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