Japanese women have always been considered women who do not age and who have a perfect weight throughout their lives. What is their secret, what do they actually do and why are they so "lucky"?
Maybe it's genetics or simply the way they live? No. The essence is listening and loving your body, which will reciprocate in the best possible way, and that is with a healthy and beautiful appearance, which we all want to have, the Sensa portal reports.
If you want to feel good and look slim, remember these four essential rules:
1. "If you train like a sumo wrestler, you'll look like a sumo wrestler"
Sumo wrestlers don't eat breakfast. In the morning, as soon as they wake up, they go to strength training, then have lunch and finally go to sleep. The next day, after waking up, you go to training and repeat the whole routine.
Some women over-exercise and look "huge". This happens even if they eat healthy, because they need too large portions of food. After a tiring workout, it is logical that you will reach for a lot of food and that you will fall asleep afterwards. What's really going on?
At the same time, they build muscle and accumulate fat.
Another disadvantage of excessive exercise is hyperventilation. Calm breathing signals to the body that everything is fine, but as soon as your body senses that it is under stress, your brain will warn you that you urgently need energy, which in most cases is made up of sweets. The main sign that you have overdone your training is when you are hungry as a bear after it.
2. "Heat is life"
Energy from food is one of the popular trends in Western dietetics, which is based on the Eastern principle: heat is life. Food is the energy we consume to survive. Summer fruits and vegetables help the body to adapt to the heat. Winter food contains more calories, in order to keep our body warm during the cold season.
Many nutritionists recommend consuming raw vegetables, fruits and more greens. There is no doubt whether this food is healthy, but our body gets cold due to the large amount of raw food. Because of this, you want to eat more to keep warm.
Don't forget to cook the vegetables. It may not contain the same amount of vitamins, but your body will get much more energy and heat.
3. "Consuming liquids with meals is not healthy"
The Japanese never drink while eating. Firstly, the liquid cools the body, and secondly, it is bad for digestion. Scientists explain that water neutralizes the stomach acid that starts digestion. As a result, the body requires more energy to complete the process and this is the reason why we eat something again.
Food can also provide the body with enough fluids and this is the reason why the Japanese love spicy soups. Try them too!
4. A warm bath prolongs life
After a warm bath, you always feel calm, your muscles are relaxed, and your circulation improves naturally. By relaxing at least twice a month in a warm bath, your skin will become clearer and your digestion much better.
The Japanese heat the water to heart temperature - if the water is hotter, the blood pressure will rise. The water temperature should be between 38 and 40 degrees, which is ideal for improving blood circulation.
We are used to thinking that losing weight is a fight against calories, so many people find these tips strange. But look at Japanese men, and especially Japanese women who look so good - the whole nation looks great even in old age. This means that they have learned how to extend and improve their lives.
Maybe there is no need to find a new wheel, maybe we just need to follow the rules of those people who know how to live in harmony.
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