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"If I'm not thin this time, I'll give up!"
Zhang Mei stood in the kitchen, looking at the cup of freshly squeezed green vegetable juice, half expecting and half helplessly muttering to herself. Zhang Mei, a 30-year-old librarian, has always been a major concern for her because of the static nature of her work.
Half a year ago, after seeing on the Internet that a health blogger recommended drinking vegetable juice in the morning to lose weight, she decided to try this method and insist on drinking a large glass of homemade vegetable juice on an empty stomach every morning.
She opted for a combination that included spinach, celery, cucumber and a handful of apples, hoping it would be both nutritious and help with weight loss. In the early days, Zhang Mei felt that she had lost weight, which made her very excited and convinced of the effectiveness of this method. However, she found that the effect of weight loss seemed to be leveling off, and it was difficult to lose weight significantly.
Half a year later, on a sunny morning, Zhang Mei walked into the community medical center for a routine physical examination. The results of the physical examination came out, and the doctor looked at Zhang Mei's indicators and looked a little surprised: "Miss Zhang, judging from your physical examination report, although your weight has not decreased significantly, your blood lipids and blood sugar levels have improved very well. This shows that your dietary changes are paying off. ”
These words made Zhang Mei a little confused, she thought that the most direct effect of weight loss was weight loss, but she didn't expect the changes in physical examination indicators to make doctors pay more attention.
Seeing Zhang's confusion, the doctor explained, "Although weight loss is part of weight loss, what is more important is whether your overall health indicators have improved.
Weight loss alone is detrimental to health if it is accompanied by malnutrition. And when you eat plenty of fresh vegetables, you increase your body's nutritional levels and improve your metabolic health, which is even more gratifying. ”
These words made Zhang Mei suddenly realize, and she realized that losing weight is not only about reducing weight, but more importantly, about improving her physical fitness in a healthy way. She began to focus more on the nutritional value of her food rather than on calorie control. Zhang Mei's example quickly spread in her circle of friends, and many friends came to ask her "secret".
In the days that followed, Zhang Mei continued her journey with vegetable juices, while also incorporating a moderate amount of full-body exercise, such as yoga and brisk walking. A year later, she not only lost weight, but also further improved her health indicators.
At the annual health lecture, Zhang Mei shared her experience. She details how she has improved her health by drinking vegetable juice consistently and combining proper exercise. She stresses that changing her eating habits is not only for her to lose weight, but also for a long-term healthy life.
At the end of the lecture, one of the participants asked a question: "Zhang Mei, I also want to try your method, but I have diabetes, how do you think I should adjust my diet plan?"
Zhang Mei thought for a moment, and then replied, "I'm not a doctor, and it may not be appropriate to give specific medical advice." But based on what I've read and my own experience, it's very important for people with diabetes to control their sugar and carbohydrate intake.
Vegetable juices are a good choice because they are usually low in sugar, but you need to avoid adding fruit juices or other high-sugar ingredients. I recommend that you consult your doctor or dietitian before trying a new diet, as they can provide professional advice on your individual health condition. ”
The participant thanked Mei for her answer and decided to consult her doctor before attempting. Zhang's story sparked a discussion in the community about healthy lifestyles. Her experience has made others focus on their diet and health, and it also shows the importance of persistence and the right approach.
Through Zhang's story, we can see that while a single approach such as a daily glass of vegetable juice may not be the key to weight loss and health, a balanced diet and proper exercise can indeed have a positive impact on improving personal health.
At the same time, it also reminds us that it is essential to consider an individual's specific health status and consult a professional before taking any health advice or changing dietary habits.
What do you think about drinking vegetable juice?