Nutritionist warned against gaining excess weight on vacation

Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk urged to avoid gaining excess weight during the holidays.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, May 26, the specialist noted that every weight gain and decrease is accompanied by muscle loss. The less muscle mass, the lower the metabolism and the higher the risk of gaining weight in the future.

She also noted that trips to hotter countries can become stressful for the body, which reacts to regime change, overeating and alcohol by gaining weight.

Research, according to Pavlyuk, suggests that during trips or long holidays, people on average gain about 2 kg. The nutritionist said that if extra pounds appear, you should not go on a strict diet, it is better to reduce the calorie content of the diet a little. Then, in three to four weeks, this couple of kilograms will go away.

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Last September Pravda.Ru She wrote that in order to return to the previous forms after a vacation, it is worth starting with a smooth adjustment of the diet. It is best if it is frequent meals in small portions, about five to six times a day. This way you can avoid feeling hungry and speed up your metabolism.

In April last year, endocrinologist Natalia Tananakina said that those who want to lose weight should exclude bananas and potatoes from the diet. You also need to drink often and a lot. Water has a beneficial effect on the body and accelerates all metabolic processes.

Earlier, Roman Filippenko, in an interview with RIAMO, advised fitness clubs to normalize their diet two weeks before their vacation in order not to gain weight. According to him, he also exercises every day, takes more walks in the fresh air and does some physical exercises, notes 360.ru .

Earlier, nutritionist Anna Chitanava advised to follow a fractional diet, divide meals at least three times, so as not to get better on vacation. The rule of "drinking a glass of water 30 minutes before meals" will also help reduce food cravings, the website notes. kp.ru .