Q How do I avoid rebound weight gain after the 3-month treatment ends?
A The key is maintaining the consistent meal pattern built over 3 months and the stomach that has actually shrunk to half its size. As long as you don't suddenly increase your food intake, your weight naturally stays stable.
Detailed Answer
After the final-stage medicine (weeks 10-12), your stomach has actually become smaller. If you keep your meal portions as they are and continue eating foods suited to your constitution for about a year, you can maintain your weight without rebound. Drinking at least 1.5 liters of water a day, making warm baths a habit, and continuing a low-sodium diet are the three basic principles.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dieting doesn't reduce the number of fat cells, only their size. To keep the reduced fat cells from refilling, constitution-appropriate eating habits need to become second nature. If you continue eating foods suited to your constitution after finishing treatment, the risk of rebound drops significantly.
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