I want to know how to prevent rebound. I have tried dieting many times, but rebound happens every time and it is upsetting. How can I stop it?
If rebound repeats, examine patterns of appetite, edema, and fatigue instead of repeating severe calorie restriction. The key is to create a sustainable maintenance plan based on constitutional interpretation and lifestyle records.
When appetite rises sharply after dieting and leads to binge eating, first review the rate of loss, sleep, stress, and meal composition. Reduced digestion and energy may be interpreted through pi deficiency, but a particular herb or prescription does not have the same effect for everyone.
If edema, heaviness, or circulation discomfort is prominent, phlegm-fluid retention or blood stasis may be considered as an interpretive framework. Keep meal intervals regular and continue light activity; herbal medicine is decided as support after medical history and medications are reviewed.
After weight loss, operate a maintenance phase by recording weight and waist circumference, appetite, and activity for several weeks to months. If binge eating cannot be controlled or depression, anxiety, or marked fatigue accompanies it, seek needed medical or counseling support rather than relying on willpower.
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