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In today’s time, people have started resorting to weight loss medicines in order to look fit and lose weight quickly. These medicines are presented as easy solutions on social media, advertisements and online platforms. People become satisfied with the weight loss within a few weeks and consider this as permanent weight loss. But when the weight starts increasing again after stopping the medicines, then despair and anxiety increases.
Actually, the weight lost with the help of medicines does not last long. Relying only on medicines without adopting proper eating habits and balanced daily routine can be risky for health and can also cause many health problems. Let us know why you leave the medicine weight gain Why is weight loss dependent only on medicines dangerous?
Why does weight start increasing as soon as you stop the medicine?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that weight loss medicines cause temporary changes in the natural processes of the body. Due to these medicines, appetite decreases or the body starts burning more calories. When the medicine is stopped, the body returns to its normal state. During this period, appetite may suddenly increase and the desire to eat more than before begins.
The body starts to understand that earlier it was getting less energy, so it now tries to store more fat. For this reason weight increases rapidly. If diet and physical activity are not taken care of during medication, the body does not know how to control its weight on its own. In such a situation, as soon as the medicine is stopped, old habits return and weight starts increasing.
Why can weight loss dependent only on medicines become a danger?
Losing weight only with the help of medicines can be harmful for health. Such medicines affect the body’s natural appetite and digestion process, which can cause weakness and fatigue. Consuming them for a long time poses a risk of disturbing the hormonal balance. Many times the weight decreases, but the strength and muscles of the body also become weak.
Dependence on medicines keeps a person away from adopting healthy habits. As soon as the medicines are stopped, the body starts gaining weight rapidly. This is the reason why weight loss done only through medicines without proper diet, regular exercise and balanced routine is not considered safe and sustainable.
What to do?
Adopt a balanced and nutritious diet.
Increase regular exercise and physical activity.
Be patient for weight loss, do not rush.
Take medicines only on doctor’s advice.
Focus on permanent changes in lifestyle.