Q I'm a bride-to-be with two months until my wedding. I want to lose a lot fast, but I'm worried because they say ultra-fast weight loss carries a high yo-yo risk.
A The more rapid and short-term the weight loss, the greater the muscle loss and metabolic decline, so the yo-yo risk is high. Even in a short period, you should lose weight in a way that protects muscle to reduce regaining after the event.
Detailed Answer
You may need to lose weight within a set period, but ultra-fast weight loss that extremely cuts your daily calorie intake makes muscle and water come off first, so only the scale number drops while metabolism falls sharply. Lose weight this way and you tend to regain quickly the moment you return to normal eating right after the event. Even in a short period, combining protein and strength training to protect muscle is the key.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we see that starving weight off in a hurry actually breaks the metabolism and invites the yo-yo. Even within the time you need, we prioritize reviving circulation, protecting muscle, and clearing only the excess, so you reach a body condition you can maintain even after the event.
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