Nutritionist named the main mistake of losing weight after the holidays

Nutritionist Alla Makarova named the main mistake of those who want to lose weight after the holidays. In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, January 14, she recalled that a diet is a temporary measure: after it ends, people tend to return to their previous habits, which led to weight gain.

According to her, each new attempt to lose weight in this format becomes psychologically more difficult and often ends in disappointment, since diets give only a short-term effect. The specialist emphasized that a sustainable result is possible only with lifestyle changes and the consolidation of new habits on an ongoing basis.

Speaking about how to act if extra pounds have already appeared, Makarova advised starting with restoring the water balance, adjusting the diet with three balanced meals at a certain time, reviewing the diet in favor of natural products and reducing the amount of salt and sauces. She also recommended adding moderate physical activity — daily walks, light exercise and self-massage. The expert noted that puffiness after the holidays can be dealt with using competent methods, and the main indicator of success should not be the numbers on the scales, but overall well-being.

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On January 13, nutritionist Elena Solomatina warned against fasting days and strict diets after the festive feasts. According to her, such restrictions can create stress for the body, writes RT. Instead of cereals, Solomatina recommended including more vegetables and sauerkraut in the diet.

On January 12, nutritionist Anastasia Rowe told us how to safely lose weight after the New Year. According to her, it is important to replace some products and reduce the volume, without complete bans. She stressed that drastic restrictions are the main instigator of disruptions. Instead, it is worth resorting to the principle of a "smart plate": gradually reduce the volume of portions by 15-20%, the website writes kp.ru .

On January 11, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor announced that vegetables, herbs, fruits and dried fruits will help the body recover after the holidays. It is also recommended to switch to fractional meals and adjust sleep patterns.

On January 4, Italian nutritionist Annamaria Acquaviva said that recovery after the holidays should be gradual. A drastic reduction in calories and carbohydrates increases stress for the body, while a smooth return to a balanced diet helps restore energy and well-being. Pravda.Ru .

In December, the head of the National Fitness Community, Elena Silina, told NSN how to get in shape after a New Year's feast. According to her, sweets are a key reason for weight gain. After the holidays, it is important to gradually return to the regime. After two or three visits to the gym, the form will begin to return. To begin with, the load should be reduced by 25-30%.

Earlier, nutritionist Mikhail Ginzburg said that you can lose a couple of kilograms over the holidays. To do this, you need to eat more vegetables, fruits, herbs, cereals, fish, coarse bread, dairy and fermented milk products, reports 360.ru .

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