I'm a Doctor, and These Are 5 Things I Will Never Do to Lose Weight
Do you want to lose weight and keep it off without going to drastic extremes? Jenny Le, DO (@dr.jennale) is a family medicine physician and social media influencer who regularly shares weight loss tips. In a new video, she reveals a handful of things you should never do to lose weight. "Who believes in sustainable weight loss?" she asks in the clip. "These are five things that I would not do or recommend, and it might be a little bit controversial." Body Network's Resident RDN, The Diet Diva Tara Collingwood, also weighs in.
No Fat Burners
Her first suggestion is to avoid weight loss drugs. "Number one, I will never recommend fat burners, detox teas or BCAAs," she says. "They don't work."
Body Network's Expert Weighs In
Fat burners "don't work, and they can be dangerous depending on the person, medical history, and medications taken," says Body Network's Resident RDN, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies.
Avoid Severe Calorie Deficit
Number two, she recommends avoiding a severe calorie deficit. "If you're eating 1200 calories, that is how much a toddler needs to eat," she reveals. "It's not sustainable, and it will lead to binge restriction."
Body Network's Expert Weighs In
Collingwood agrees. "Too few calories not only cause someone to be very grumpy but also can lead to losing more muscle than fat, reduction in metabolism, increased risk of binge, and yo-yo weight gain," she says.
Avoid Keto
"Number three, I don't recommend keto," she says, adding that it is really bad for your cholesterol. "It can lead to cardiovascular disease," she says. "Not sustainable."
Body Network's Expert Weighs In
Collingwood agrees that you should avoid the low-carb diet. "Keto is way too high in fat and is deficient in a lot of important nutrients you get from fruits, veggies, and whole grains," she says.
Avoid CrossFit
"Number four, I don't recommend CrossFit as a form of exercise," she continues. "I've seen too many injuries, too many torn ligaments."
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Body Network's Expert Weighs In
"Exercise that is too intense can cause burnout and injury," says Collingwood. "CrossFit tends to be too intense for many people, especially older people."
Do Not Take Steroids
"And number five, I do not recommend steroids, testosterone, TRT, that special sauce," she says. "The reason why is I've seen cancer and heart failure. If you're doing it, at least see a doctor so they can monitor your labs."
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Body Network's Expert Weighs In
"Most things come with risks," Collingwood agrees. She recommends that it is "best to discuss pros and cons of these with your doctor." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
@dr.jennale 5 things I will never do or recommend as a doctor who believes in sustainable weight loss #5thingschallenge #sustainableweightloss #fatloss ♬ original sound – Jenny | FM Physician
