I overdid it on the weekend. Now what?
The term diet is derived from the Greek “díaita,” meaning “way of life.” And for many people, unfortunately, diet means “sacrifice” or giving something up.
That’s where the misconception lies… and if you think that way, you’re unlikely to achieve your goals… I don’t just mean aesthetic goals, but the most important ones: health and quality of life!
Studies have shown that most nutritional strategies lead to modest weight loss, of approximately 8–10% of total body weight over 6 months, with the studies analyzed showing that fat loss plateaus after 3–6 months.
And now for the bad news: only 20% of people who lose weight are able to maintain their results after 3 years.
In summary
The biggest challenge is maintaining this weight-loss process over the long term. You can’t think of a “diet” as a process of deprivation, because failure is almost certain, and the “yo-yo effect” will be inevitable! Think of it as a WAY OF LIFE!
A friend’s advice
Don’t go on a diet on your own; consult a nutritionist! In the medium and long term, your investment will be WELL worth it! Not just for your appearance, but ABOVE ALL for your health!
Invest in your diet
Your diet needs to be rich in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to gradually build your muscles.
You’ll need to make some sacrifices—sweets and ultra-processed foods should be off your daily routine—but it’s important to find a diet that’s easy to follow. Let sweets and fried foods be the exception, never the rule, okay!
The human body is made up of about 60% water. Staying well hydrated improves the body’s hormonal response after physical activity.
It’s worth remembering that the less hydrated your body is, the more hormones (cortisol, aldosterone) it will secrete, causing it to retain fluid and look puffy—when in fact, this is bloating caused by water.
