Eat healthy It does not imply living under self-demand or giving up moments of enjoyment.according to various nutrition specialists. The subsistence allowance strictfar from offering lasting benefits, they are often unsustainable and can harm both physical and emotional health.
In this context, the Spanish nutritionist Ismael Galancho stated in statements cited by the health magazine Men’s Health that “we cannot be on a diet permanently or obsess,” and proposes a flexible approach to building a positive relationship with food.
The process of losing weight, or the simple desire to improve habits, can become a source of frustration if it is based on severe restrictions. Galancho maintained that willpower and determination are usually not enough to maintain a strict regimen for long periods. Alternatively, he suggested that it is possible to lose weight without falling into excessive limitations or giving up the pleasure of eating.
The first step recommended by experts is to increase physical activity. This change facilitates weight loss and allows you to enjoy a more varied diet, in addition to helping preserve muscle mass and avoiding the rebound effect.
Everyday reality prevents maintaining perfect eating behavior every day. At social events, family celebrations or special situations, flexibility is shown as an ally.
“There is a study where people who drank wine moderately lived longer or had a lower risk of disease, but that is reverse causality. It’s not that wine or alcohol are healthy, but that wine, maybe if you drink it with your friend on a night of celebration, is benefiting you. What it gives you far exceeds the harm of that occasional alcoholic drink.“, explained the specialist in statements collected by the specialized health magazine Men’s Health.
Context and frequency are key aspects for nutritionists. Therefore, the professional added that “alcohol consumption is not the most appropriate, but in the context in which you are taking it it can be beneficial,” which does not mean “constant abuse.” This way, an occasional intake, in company and in a relaxed environment, it can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
Scientific evidence supports that Flexible diets promote improved body composition and facilitate the fulfillment of the stated objectives.
According to the specialist, “flexible diets are much more effective in terms of improving body composition and achieving goals because they reduce frustration and fear, and also reduce eating disorders.”
To illustrate this approach, Galancho shared his personal experience: “Sometimes I like to go out and have a glass of wine while I have dinner. I don’t drink alcohol every day, I know that alcohol is bad, but I do have one or two glasses of wine when I go out to dinner on a Saturday night. Or I have a beer with a friend and we laugh, but knowing that it is not daily nor recurring every weekend, but when it is convenient.”
Experts agree that allowing yourself an occasional ice cream, hamburger, or beer It does not represent a failure nor should it be a reason to blame. If the context favors flexibility, it is possible to enjoy without regrets, prioritizing both mental and social health as well as physical health.
