Weight Management

by Marthinus Opperman

What Happens When We Lose Weight Too Quickly?

Crash diets and quick fixes are not always recommended. In fact, they can actually be quite dangerous. Everybody who wants to lose weight wants to lose it QUICKLY. And rightfully so… Nobody wants to commit to long periods of eating nothing but salad, all just to lose 5kg in a year. But that doesn’t have to be the case. But we will get to that in a short while. First, let’s find out what the dangers there are to lose weight too quickly… What are the dangers of losing weight too quickly? Whether it is a crash diet or some other form of a quick-fix like weight loss surgery – they can all be equally dangerous. Some of these dangers can be inconvenient, while others may have far more serious consequences. Loose Skin Sudden weight loss over a short period of time often leaves loose skin on the abdomen, arms and legs. This happens because the skin loses some of its elasticity and does not have time to shrink with the rest of the body. While this may not have long-term health consequences, surgery may be the only option to fix it. Gallstones A common side effect of rapid weight loss is the development of gallstones, which are hard deposits of cholesterol that form in the gallbladder. They can cause serious pain and discomfort, and often they have to be surgically removed. While being overweight can increase the risk of gallstones, losing weight too quickly can also cause them. That is why it so crucial to lose weight at a safe pace. Loss of Lean Muscle When you lose weight very quickly, you are not necessarily only losing fat. Rapid weight loss can also cause you to lose lean muscle tissue. This means that the metabolism slows down, and can cause you to pick up all the weight that you have lost very quickly after you get off your crash diet. Liver Issues While fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, losing weight too quickly is also a risk factor for developing liver damage. This is very common after weight-loss surgery in obese patients. This may be due to the sudden changes in your fatty acid profile after your weight loss, or as a residual effect of being overweight. Dehydration A lot of the weight loss experienced on crash diets is actually the loss of water weight. You’re not only losing the fat that you want to lose, it also means your body isn’t getting the water that it needs. Dehydration doesn’t just cause discomfort from fatigue, headaches, and constipation; if prolonged, it can lead to more serious issues, like the formation of kidney stones or even impaired kidney function. Slower Metabolism While many crash diets may aim to increase your metabolism, most of them do the exact opposite. Crash diets usually allow very few daily calories, and this sends your body into a “survival mode” where it slows down the metabolism and increases the fat storage as it is scared that you may not be getting enough food to survive. This also means that when you return to eating normally after a crash diet, your metabolism cannot deal with the extra calories fast enough and you pack on all the weight again that you have lost. So what should I do to lose weight safely and avoid these dangers? Now we get back to the part where you lose weight at a good pace as I promised earlier. Just because you aren’t losing 10kg in 2 weeks, doesn’t mean that you have to lose weight so slowly that you don’t even notice it. The answer lies in something called “healthy lifestyle habits” Yes, a few small changes will have to be made to your daily routine – but in the end, it will be worth it. The idea is that you are able to lose weight in a way that is sustainable for the rest of your life. Not just something that you do for a few weeks or months and then fall back into your old habits. What healthy lifestyle changes help me lose weight? Eating habits – As made crystal clear above, crash diets are NOT the way to go. Rather just make the following adjustments to improve your eating habits: Reduce your intake of refined carbs (White bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) and sugar (Table sugar, sweets, cookies, etc.) Eat more protein (1/3 of every meal should be protein) Load up on delicious fresh fruits, veggies, and salads. It doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless – the internet is chock-full of yummy and healthy recipes. Learn to say no to processed and deep-fried food like takeaways. PORTION CONTROL – even healthy foods contain calories that can add up if you don’t stick to your portions. These are a few simple tips, but if you want a bit more guidance, get the FREE Manna Diet for a full guide. Exercise routine – This doesn’t mean that you have to become a gym junkie. It just means that you have to do literally anything to become more active. Exercise has endless health benefits, but the one that you are obviously interested in is the weight loss part. So in order to exercise with the goal of losing weight, you have to make sure that you get active at least 4 times a week. But if you can do it more often – all the better. Here are a few ideas for exercise that don’t involve the gym: Take up cycling Start jogging – it takes only a pair of shorts and some running shoes. Go hiking on the weekends Do some gardening – you will be surprised how many calories you can burn. Use household items for weight training (Water bottles, paving stones, bricks – get creative!) Go dancing Jump or skip rope The ways you can exercise are only limited by your imagination. Manna Blood Sugar Support – This is by far the easiest healthy lifestyle change you can make. Part of losing weight through a sustainable, healthy lifestyle is always making sure that your blood sugar levels are under control. Why are blood sugar levels important to for weight loss? When your blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, the body has to work much harder to keep them under control. The body keeps blood sugar levels under control by releasing insulin. Hold on, I’m getting to the part where it prevents weight loss… Insulin controls blood sugar by allocating the sugar we take into either act as fuel for immediate energy or store to be used for energy for a later stage. Now, THIS is where the problem comes in… When the insulin stores sugar to be used for energy at a later stage, it does this by storing it as fat in the cells. And as long as fat keeps being stored, it is extremely difficult to burn enough fat so that it actually results in weight loss. Now you do not only have to burn existing fat, but also the fat that is getting stored the whole time. How can I balance my blood sugar levels and start losing weight? Well, exercise and eating right help for this as well. But there’s a better way. Just take Manna Blood Sugar Support with every meal. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does the Manna Blood Sugar Support work? Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food we eat and then slow-releases the sugar from this food into the bloodstream. What this means is that the blood sugar levels in the body do not get a sudden spike, and there is no need for the pancreas to release a bunch of insulin. Another thing to do when trying to get your blood sugar levels stable is to stop fighting the incredible effects of the Manna Blood Sugar Support by eating things that are constantly trying to shoot up your blood sugar levels. Follow a healthy diet like the one found in the Manna Diet e-book.  However, if you do decide to be a bit naughty and have an unhealthy take away or a chocolate every once in a while, take a Manna Blood Sugar Support tablet or two with it, and it will help keep the blood sugar spike under a bit more control.