(Health) 3. The first thing to do to lose weight. (First step of dieting)

 

What is the first thing to do to lose body fat?

 

 

1. 2022 Obesity In-Depth Report published by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

 

Obesity rate among adult males aged 19 and older

 

From 35.9% in 2008 to 44.8% in 2021

 

It is increasing by 2.1% every year.

 

One of two adult men is obese.

 

5. In the case of women, the percentage increased from 26.4% in 2008 to 29.5% in 2021, with an annual increase of 0.6%, indicating that the growth trend is not as pronounced as that of men.

 

There are various reasons behind weight gain.

 

7. The increase in 'office workers who sit for long periods' is identified as the cause.

 

It clearly shows that they eat more and move less.

 

9. As a result, I tend to actively practice the idea that eating less and exercising would be sufficient.

 

10. I hope you continue to maintain such very desirable lifestyle habits.

 

11. However, there is an unseen trap here.

 

12. Korean foods, such as dining out, snacks, and various beverages, tend to be generally sweet, salty, and spicy.

 

13. Even if I eat less and exercise, I don't lose weight easily?!

 

14. Those people tend to prefer sweet things above all.

 

15. Food is fixed in the belief that it must be sweet and wireless.

 

16. Humans cannot resist the temptation of sweetness inherent in their instincts.

 

Because the brain likes it! However, since you like and consume sweets indiscriminately, excess sugar remains in the body, and the sugar that is not used in metabolism is converted into fat, accumulating as subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, ultimately leading to overweight and obesity.

 

In old days, kimchi did not contain sugar unlike today.

 

19. But now, whether it's domestic or imported kimchi, all kinds of kimchi contain sugar, making it very sweet.

 

20. Sugar or syrup is added to side dishes or stews to make them sweet and served to customers.

 

If I were to exaggerate a little, I wouldn't be wrong to say it's a sugar overload.

 

Unknowingly, I end up eating three meals a day.

 

23. Sugar or liquid glucose is added to beverages, snacks, processed foods, and seasonings to impart sweetness.

 

At the very least, even at rest stops or convenience stores, they set up vending machines and ruthlessly add sugar to the drinks and snacks.

 

25. Even in carbonated drinks, vitamins, energy drinks, and coffee labeled as sugar-free, there is an average of 10-12g of sugar per 100ml.

 

26. It’s not just sugar that is added, but other sugars as well. Although the amount is small and it might seem insignificant, like the saying "dripping water wears through stone" or "small leaks cause big problems," consuming even small amounts over a long period can lead to weight gain (fat) and chronic diseases.

 

27. Even if you reduce your food intake, the amount of sugar provided by eating out, snacks, and various beverages exceeds that, so your weight (body fat) does not decrease as much as you think, and lifestyle-related diseases silently progress inside your body throughout your life, damaging your physical and mental health.

 

28. Although it is not as easy as it sounds to practice in real life where things keep turning busily like gears without rest, it is strongly recommended to choose natural foods over processed foods whenever possible.

 

29. Make and eat your own food rather than food made by others.

 

This is the first hurdle to lose weight.