In the quest for weight loss, it’s essential to understand how the process unfolds. Dr Subrina Jesmin sheds light on this topic, emphasizing the importance of managing cravings early on for better control later.
When embarking on a healthier diet, the initial week may yield noticeable weight loss as you make healthier food choices. However, as your metabolism adjusts, the calorie-burning rate decreases, making it harder to shed additional pounds.
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To make matters more challenging, as the fat melts away, appetite tends to increase. This is due to the release of leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells, which signals to the brain that you’re full and should stop eating. Unfortunately, individuals who have lost weight experience a dip in leptin levels due to reduced overall fat.
Brain scans of obese patients who lost 10% of their body weight revealed increased brain activity in regions associated with the desire to eat. The decreased leptin levels prompt a stronger urge to consume fatty, high-calorie foods as the brain tries to restore normal leptin levels.
However, resisting the initial impulse to indulge in pizza and doughnuts can yield long-term benefits. Apart from reducing the risk of heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes, shedding just one pound of body weight alleviates four pounds of pressure on knee joints.
Weight loss also reduces strain on blood vessels, improves blood flow to the brain, and enhances overall brain function. Studies on individuals who underwent weight-loss surgery demonstrated improvements in memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills within three months.
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Brain scans further indicated that individuals who successfully lost weight and maintained it for nine months exhibited altered brain responses to images of high-calorie foods. Hence, combating cravings early on can lead to better control over food choices in the long run. Like any skill, practice makes weight loss easier.
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