Creator of the Ravenna method gives 6 tips to lose weight and not get fat anymore –

if you already did diet ever in life, you know how difficult it is to take care not to gain those few kilos that went away only after so much effort. And believe me: this is a challenge even for the doctor’s patients Maximus Ravennacreator of slimming method which bears your name. But nothing is impossible. “If you work with control of eating behavior, you can maintain the ideal weight for a long time”, said the specialist. GOOD SHAPEat an event held on June 13th.

How does the Ravenna method work?

Responsible for slimming of thousands of people in South America – including former president Dilma Rousseff and the presenter of Well-beingfrom Rede Globo, Fernando Rocha –, the program takes into account the adoption of a low calorie menu and without carbohydrates of high glycemic index. “We use three basic pillars: cutting the binge eatingreduction of measures and calories of portions and periodization of meal times”, says Ravenna.

The resumption of lost kilos and even the return to the original weight have a scientific explanation. “There is a cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus called cerebral adipostation. He is related to hormones that regulate our weight”, he explains.

These neurons are also responsible for the so-called set point of the organism, that is, the weight that the brain considers as “healthy”. PFor a person who spends most of his life obese, for example, his set point it will probably be this one; when losing weight, the brain can understand that the organism is not well and will do everything to return to the previous state, triggering, for this, triggers such as a decrease in the rhythm of the metabolism and production of hormones responsible for hunger.

For the doctor, it is possible to change the set point. “Just as the body gets used to the overweighthe can adapt to a lower weight”, says Ravenna, who gives some tips to achieve this goal:

1. Learn to recognize what is bad for you

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It’s no use: no matter how tasty that cake from the bakery is, it must be an exception in your diet. This goes for products with a lot of sugar, processed and embedded. “They may be tasty, but they are bad for the digestionsaw fat quickly in the body and contribute to putting on weight”, says the doctor. Therefore, the recommendation is to cut them out of the diet and prioritize fresh ingredients whenever possible.

2. Value for natural slimming methods

It may even be true that some medicines they make you lose a lot of kilos in a short time – but it is equally certain that, as soon as you stop consuming them, the weight will return to normal (and probably faster). Not to mention the side effects you’ll be susceptible to. “In many cases, bariatric surgery can be replaced by a daily work of diet and physical exerciseswhich are more time-consuming, but much less invasive,” concludes Ravenna.

3. Know that suffering is part of

Understand: to lose weight It’s a process that doesn’t happen all at once. It’s likely that some days you’ll feel like giving up. But did you know that this feeling has its advantages? “Losing weight naturally takes longer than taking medication, but it makes you more resistant to temptations”, ponders Ravenna. When we realize how difficult it was to lose that kilo, it’s easier not to escape the diet, isn’t it?!

4. Take care of your mental health

All of Dr. Ravenna’s patients, without exception, must have psychological follow-up throughout their treatment. “Many of them have some sort of binge eating disorder. And, not infrequently, the desire to eat is caused by some other emotional need: for love, affection… ”, he explains. So don’t hesitate to seek professional help or even family and friends.

5. Put the excuses aside

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The Ravenna method proposes a change of Lifestyle, but we know that this is an arduous and long process – even more so when tasty and unhealthy foods are more affordable than natural ones. “If we were talking about the obesity caused by opulence, today we speak of obesity caused by poverty. This is because the industry offers many options that are very cheap, high in calories and not at all nutritious, ”he says.

In these cases, the solution is always to opt for the healthier version, even if it comes in a package (look at the label!). Remember that by changing your habits, you will eat less and therefore buy less. And those expensive treats will stay out of your cart…

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6. Resist temptations

Over time, some foods may return to your menu, but then it will depend on you being prepared not to overdo it. “We have to know how to deal with frustrations and overcome the will”, defends Ravenna.