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I keep failing at dieting. Is there a way to lose weight healthily without the yo-yo effect?
Starving yourself or relying on strong medications triggers an 'emergency mode' in the body, causing it to store energy more aggressively and leading to the yo-yo effect. At Baekrokdam, we first restore your metabolic capacity and then manage weight stepwise. Rather than simply reducing numbers on the scale, we focus on creating a physiological state where your body can burn fat naturally.
Many people attempt extreme fasting out of eagerness, only to find themselves feeling lethargic and dizzy. This happens because the human body naturally resists sudden, drastic changes. Our approach follows a systematic three-step process:
First, during the initial 1-2 weeks, we focus on 'Clearing.' We prioritize removing *Dameum* (痰飮, accumulated fluid waste) and *Eohyeol* (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood) that hinder circulation. You will first experience a feeling of lightness as these toxins are cleared.
From weeks 3 to 8, we move to the 'Metabolic Boost' phase. Those with *Bi-heo* (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency or weakened digestive function) often have a low metabolic rate, making them gain weight easily even with small amounts of food. We use customized herbal medicine to normalize digestive and absorptive functions, allowing you to shed body fat while preserving your basal metabolic rate.
Finally, we enter the 'Adaptation' phase. This is the critical process of training the brain and body to recognize the new, lower weight as the 'true set point.' By gradually correcting eating habits during this period, you can escape the cycle of yo-yo dieting.
Think of this not as a simple weight-loss program, but as a process of repairing your body's internal engine. We will guide you through this journey step-by-step.