In France, 54% of men and 44% of women are overweight or obese. We speak of overweight when the body mass index (BMI) is greater than 25; we speak of obesity when the BMI is greater than 30.
As a reminder, the body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing the weight (in kilos) by the height (in meters) previously multiplied by itself.
Dieting, is it really a good idea to lose weight? Not really. “Going on a diet” without medical supervision is the best way to gain weight quickly after food deprivation ends – this is called the yo-yo effect.
In addition, in the event of a hyper-restrictive hypocaloric diet (such as the Natman diet, which is unfortunately coming back into fashion), there is a real health risk: eating disorders, dietary deficiencies, cardiovascular disorders …
Losing weight without a diet: what if it was enough to adopt a healthy lifestyle?
How to lose weight without going on a diet? To lose weight without starving, the miracle recipe is simple: you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Without forgetting to stop smoking and to ease off on alcohol!
Easier said than done ? Good news: to lose a few pounds without jeopardizing your health, you can be accompanied by your attending physician, a nutritionist or even a dietitian-nutritionist.
Bet on uborn food saiborn and varied to avoid weight gain and deficiencies.
A typical day on the plate
BREAKFAST : between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. (if you born work not in staggered hours)
Coffee or tea without sugar – 1 natural yogurt or 1 bowl of fromage blanc – 1 fruit or 1 compote – 70 g of bread with a little butter and aborn tip of jam, or 40 g of sugar-free breakfast cereal such as granola muesli or oatmealborn.
BREAKFAST : between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Raw vegetables – Meat or fish accompanied by vegetables and starchy foods in equal parts – A little bread – Uborn portion of cheese or milk – 1 piece of fruit – Drink water.
SNACK : between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
2 dark chocolate tiles – Uborn dizaiborn almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts – Drink water.
HAVING DINNER : between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Meat, fish or eggs with vegetables and starchy foods (half, half) – 1 dairy or cheese (if you have none not eaten at noon) – 1 fruit – Drink water.
Our experts: Dr Laurence Plumey, nutritionist at Necker Hospital and at the Childhood Obesity Reference Center (Paris); and Delphine Charret, dietician nutritionist in Fontaido (38)
Sources:
- I am well on my plate, let’s go !, Dr. Philippe Stéfanini and Patricia Repon-Bellone, ed. Youth
- Your health dico-guide, Dr. Damien Mascret, ed. The Duke
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