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Debunking Weight Loss Myths: Hospital Expert Clarifies How We Gain Weight
Expert Debunks Common Weight Loss Myths: Calorie Balance and Metabolism Key Lucena, Spain – Dr. Antonio Escribano Zafra, Head of Endocrinology, Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Composition at Hospital Centro de Andalucía, has addressed prevalent misconceptions surrounding weight gain and effective weight management. In a recent statement, Dr. Escribano emphasized that the fundamental principle behind weight gain is an imbalance between caloric intake and expenditure. "Many people come to me saying they don't know why they're gaining weight because they practically don't eat," Dr. Escribano explained. "However, if a person consumes more than they need, the excess is stored as fat. There is no such thing as gaining weight without eating." He clarified that individuals often underestimate their caloric intake, believing they eat less than they actually do. Regarding popular dietary trends, Dr. Escribano also touched upon intermittent fasting. While some believe it leads to sustained fat loss, he cautioned that after prolonged periods without food, the body "learns" to slow its metabolism. This adaptation can make it easier to gain weight when regular eating resumes. Finally, Dr. Escribano debunked the myth of appetite-suppressing pills. "Pills to curb appetite do not exist," he stated. He asserted that the only effective approach to managing appetite and weight is to "eat very well and quite little, and generally, much less than one believes is 'little'." This expert advice from Hospital Centro de Andalucía aims to provide clarity on nutrition and weight, encouraging a fact-based approach to health.
