Metabolic Syndrome, Or Why You Gain Weight

Excess weight is the scourge of the modern generation. There can be several reasons for "getting fat" - genetics, hormonal imbalance, gastrointestinal problems, wrong ─ or, speaking correctly, unhealthy lifestyle. But recently, doctors have increasingly voiced the same diagnosis - metabolic syndrome (aka insulin resistance syndrome).

We explain what it is. Due to improper lifestyle and high-carbohydrate nutrition (hamburgers, candy buns, chocolate bars), cells lose their ability to absorb insulin and, as a result, do not receive glucose (it is he who is responsible for its absorption). Both substances - both insulin and glucose - accumulate in excess in the blood, not being able to "pass" into the cells. Over time, the imbalance increases and gives rise to a whole bunch of disorders: metabolic and hormonal. This leads to a deterioration in general well-being: excess weight appears, shortness of breath manifests itself, pressure jumps, and often a headache.

Today, metabolic syndrome, which is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, affects about 25% of Westerners.

In order to prevent such an outrage in the work of your body and not to become a victim of metabolic syndrome (or to get rid of it as soon as possible, if such a nuisance nevertheless happened), it is enough to follow simple rules.

Go for cereals and peas

The key to stabilizing weight and normalizing health is a balanced diet. Therefore, first of all, review the diet. Do not rush to extremes - "hungry" tough diets will only help you to say goodbye to the hated kilograms for a short while, while causing great harm to the body. Remember to eat fresh vegetables and fruits every day, try to give preference to complex carbohydrates (cereals, legumes, whole grain breads, starchy vegetables): unlike simple carbohydrates, they provide a feeling of fullness for a long time and at the same time promote digestion. By the way, you will have to refuse from the "simplest" ones: it is the sweet and flour products containing them that become one of the main reasons for gaining excess weight.

Forget about the elevator

Everyone understands how important physical activity is for good health. However, the motivation for regular visits to the fitness club is often not enough. It is easy to find an excuse: the modern rhythm of life leaves no choice ─ free time is sorely lacking. But to speed up your metabolism, you have to sweat. Feel free to choose what you like best - yoga, race walking (including Nordic ─ with sticks), swimming. Through "I can not" try at least a couple of times a week to fully train for 1-1.5 hours. As a last resort, give up the car in favor of walking and prefer the elevator to the floor on foot.

Do not drink, do not smoke

How many times have the world been told that smoking and alcohol consumption are extremely harmful to health. Alcoholic beverages are also extremely high-calorie foods. It can be extremely difficult to break these habits. But keep in mind that it is they who provoke malfunctions in almost all internal systems, depleting the body.

Calm down

Stress is another cause of metabolic syndrome. Emotional depression, irritability, and constant fatigue have a negative effect on blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Almost every day we feel nervous overload ─ lost time in a traffic jam, inappropriately left the house without an umbrella, had a fight with a colleague at the next table over spilled coffee … Is this trifle worth the waste of valuable nerve cells? We are sure that you also think that the correct answer is no. It is not antidepressants that will help you fight stress, but soothing herbal teas, walks before bed in the fresh air, relaxing massages and breathing techniques.

Go to the doctor

If you not only suspect you have metabolic syndrome, but heard this verdict from a doctor, it is better to cope with it under the supervision of professionals. It is important to treat the ailment specifically, and not just hit the weight with a course of detoxification of the body and dramatic weight loss (because this does not guarantee a complete and long-term separation from the XL size). The doctor should choose a diet that provides for a gradual weight loss (the norm is no more than 2-3 kg per week), and, if necessary, prescribe medications.

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