Many people have believed for years that the key to losing weight is simply to reduce the amount of food as much as possible. However, recent statements by endocrinologist Víctor Bravo have cast doubt on this widespread idea. According to the nutrition specialist, losing weight isn't just about eating little, but about how and what you eat.
Víctor Bravo has insisted that, despite what many think, losing weight isn't achieved simply by reducing daily portions. "You don't lose weight by eating little, or at least not in the long term," he explained, making it clear that this practice can be counterproductive. In his view, the real problem is the lack of balance in the diet and the absence of a healthy lifestyle.
The danger of restrictive diets: why eating little doesn't always work
The doctor has pointed out that it's a fairly common mistake to drastically reduce calories and eliminate foods considered "bad" without thinking about the consequences. This extreme restriction leads to increased hunger and a greater desire for forbidden foods, which often results in binge eating. To make matters worse, he warned that after these highly restrictive diets, muscle mass is lost, and the body ends up gaining more fat in a rebound effect that's hard to control.
Therefore, the endocrinologist has emphasized that it's not a matter of eating little, but of eating well. It's essential to choose foods with high nutritional density that provide satiety and energy, avoiding the constant feeling of hunger. He also highlighted that physical activity, especially strength training, is essential for gaining muscle mass and keeping an active metabolism.
Losing weight without extremes: balance and variety in nutrition
Additionally, Víctor Bravo has argued that certain foods that are usually forbidden, such as sweets, can perfectly well be part of a balanced and varied diet. "You don't have to be a nutrition Taliban," he noted. Flexibility and balance are key to keeping healthy habits and avoiding extremes that harm both the body and the mind.
This way, the endocrinologist has debunked one of the most widespread myths about losing weight and has invited us to change the way we see it. Eating little doesn't guarantee effective or sustainable results; on the contrary, the secret is to seek a balance that combines a nutritious diet with proper and regular exercise. As a result, those quick and unhealthy solutions that, in the long run, end up causing more harm than good, are avoided.