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Get rid of winter bacon faster - Can weightloss really help?
Especially after the holidays with all the calorie-packed cakes many people want to do something about the accumulated pounds. Often, people then torture for a long time with a diet that does not suit them and great athletic effort, just to get rid of a few kilos. With the formula diet, in which liquid dissolved in liquid instead of solid food is consumed, the weight reduction should go faster. But what can the weight-loss drinks really do??
Lose extra pounds after the holidays
The feasts in the Christmas period and New Year's Eve menu have led in some to a gain in weight. People who then feel too fat try using a variety of methods to get rid of excess pounds. Some rely on a lot of sports, others on a diet to be followed exactly. It is particularly common to avoid fat or carbohydrates as much as possible. However, popular diets usually remain unsuccessful, as studies repeatedly show. Some also rely on weight loss powders or drinks. These are, according to experts but not suitable for all.
Some people who want to lose weight, rely on the so-called formula diet, in which liquid dissolved in liquid instead of solid food is consumed. This method is not suitable for all weight loss. (Image: Printemps / fotolia.com) Without yo-yo effect decrease
Experts repeatedly warn against wrong weight loss. In order to lose weight without having a yo-yo effect, a permanent diet with fewer calories should be followed.
Some people also rely on diet powder as a quick aid in losing weight. These are mixed with low-fat milk or water and replace complete meals. Due to the mushy or liquid food should quickly tumble pounds. In a message from the dpa news agency, experts explain how useful such powders are.
Formula diet for obese people
According to Prof. Johannes Georg Wechsler, a specialist in internal medicine from Munich, with the powders Although a weight loss of 0.5 to 2 kilograms per week possible, but who wants to lose a few kilograms quickly, should better on a reduced fat and carbohydrate diet put.
Only then could affected people develop an awareness of a healthy diet and what is good for the body. This also sees Prof. Alfred Wirth of the German Obesity Society so.
According to the two doctors, the so-called formula diet with weight loss powders is primarily suitable for seriously overweight people who want to lose many kilos.
Only half of the daily calorie requirement
"A formula diet should, however, be made even in very overweight only if another way, a weight loss was not successful," said Wirth according to dpa.
Although this diet is not dangerous, it is radical. The total daily amount of energy is only an average of 800 to 1,200 kilocalories. As a rule, a man consumes an average of 2,600 and a woman an average of 2,300 kilocalories per day.
The formula diet thus covers at most half of the daily needs. This is also the reason why the powder decreases so quickly.
However, the rate at which you lose weight can affect your health. For example, it can lead to unpleasant side effects such as dizziness or reduced performance with rapid weight loss.
Discuss Radical diet with doctor
People who want to lose weight with a formula diet are advised to consult a doctor first. "Losing weight should be part of a medically supervised nutrition program," said Wechsler, the president of the Federal Association of German Nutritionists (BDEM).
As Antje Gahl of the German Society for Nutrition (DGE) explained in the agency message, it is important, in addition to the diet drinks, daily drink two liters. Ideal are water and unsweetened herbal or fruit teas.
According to the DGE, a formula diet is in principle unsuitable for people with a serious illness or infection, people over the age of 70 as well as those who are hard-working and competitive.
Without pounding powder, let pounds tumble
If you want to lose weight with Formula Powder, you should also read about the respective ingredients, because some contain harmful chemicals or genetically modified components of soybeans, as "eco-test" noted. In a test, almost all diet shakes fell through.
In order to lose weight without such powders, for example, one can try to consume little carbohydrate and fat, but more fruits and vegetables. Fruits are comparatively low in calories, but still full and provide the body with vitamins.
Distributed over the day, it should then be smaller meals with a high proportion of vegetables and salad. Overall, this type of diet is significantly more varied than the powder diet. And: "That's another way to achieve good customer success," said Wirth.
Also recommended is regular sports. He drives out the constant hunger, as shown in scientific research. In addition, by building muscle more pounds can be broken down, which is why professionals often advise special strength training. (Ad)