Dr. Eric Berg points out that focusing solely on pounds as a weight loss goal can lead to disappointment and even giving up . This is especially true for menopausal women, whose hormonal changes make weight loss more difficult. Understanding your body's mechanisms and setting the right goals are essential for true success .
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Concept 1 : Muscle vs. Fat
- For the same pound, fat occupies a larger volume than muscle → being fat doesn't necessarily mean being heavy, and being thin doesn't necessarily mean being light.
- High muscle density → toned physique but weight may not decrease
Concept 2 : The Triple Changes of Ketogenic Diet + Fasting
- Fat loss → Enter fat burning mode
- Muscle building → Activation of muscle-promoting hormones
- Water reduction → Draining the water contained in stored glucose (glycogen)
- Initial rapid weight loss is mostly water weight → real fat loss, a maximum of 2 pounds per week.
Concept 3 : The fact that the weight hasn't dropped doesn't mean it's invalid.
- Muscle gain may plateau in weight gain → but you'll become stronger.
- If you only lose fat without gaining muscle , you'll have a slim but flabby and weak physique.
- Muscle growth may plateau, but fat loss continues.
Concept 4 : The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism.
- Muscles burn more calories → Increase basal metabolic rate
- However, a high-carbohydrate diet only burns sugar → it cannot actually burn fat.
- Key: Reduce carbs → Force your body to burn fat
Concept 5 : Hormonal differences between men and women
|
gender |
Dominant hormones |
Body fat distribution |
|
female |
Estrogen |
A thicker layer of fat results in slower weight loss. |
|
male |
Testosterone |
More muscle mass, faster metabolism, faster weight loss |
Women need more patience to lose weight → Understand the effects of hormones and reduce frustration
Concept 6 : Set three main goals, don't just look at the weight.
|
Target type |
illustrate |
|
Weight goal |
It can be used as a reference, but it is not the only indicator. |
|
Inch Target |
Reducing waist and hip circumference, etc. , more accurately reflects fat loss. |
|
Health/Muscle Goals |
Good sleep, high energy, and improved muscle strength → true long-term health |
Conclusion: Don't get stuck on the scale anymore; understanding the big picture is the key to true fat loss.
Hong Kong people lead busy, stressful lives with a high-carb diet. For them, weight loss isn't just about "losing weight," but about "rebuilding metabolism and strengthening the body." Starting today, a low-carb habit, a fasting routine, and a muscle-building goal will lay a solid foundation for your body!
Don't be trapped by the myth that "pounds = success." Only by understanding muscle mass, size, and health can you truly lose weight effectively!
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oObZ3k-zBdw
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
