In the process of weight loss have you ever tried in the beginning to feel the effect is obvious, but there is a period of time suddenly stagnant, the weight just can not be reduced. What exactly causes weight loss “halfway”? Then we have to talk about “basal metabolism damage”. What is basal metabolism? Basal metabolism is the most basic energy consumption to maintain the body’s life activities. The energy consumption of basal metabolism constitutes an important part of the body’s energy consumption, and is an important basis for studying the body’s energy consumption and energy needs. The basal metabolic capacity of each individual varies physiologically according to gender and age, with men having a higher basal metabolic rate than women on average, and younger children having a higher rate than adults. Many of the health problems we often mention in the elderly are due to weaker metabolic function. Whereas in general, normal weight loss is actually the process of boosting metabolism, in contrast, some poor weight loss methods can impair basal metabolism, which, as the name implies, causes the basal metabolic rate to drop. How do these weight loss methods lead to impaired basal metabolism? Bad weight loss methods include extreme dieting, abuse of weight loss drugs, etc. In particular, dieting for weight loss is based on the principle that it is highly likely to reduce the body’s energy intake to achieve weight loss. A person’s basal metabolic rate needs to be maintained within a certain level to ensure that the body functions normally. Once the error between the basal metabolic rate and the actual requirement exceeds 20%, the body is in a pathological state. When you go on a low-calorie diet or lose weight, your metabolism will slow down and your weight loss efforts will be undermined because your body will become more energy efficient and effective by lowering your metabolism and slowing down your calorie burning, which is equivalent to losing weight and damaging your basal metabolic rate. Weight loss methods to maintain a normal basal metabolic rate: During the weight loss process, you need to ensure that your body’s basal metabolic rate is not damaged, otherwise there is a high probability of weight regain at a later stage. Surgical weight loss surgery is a way to limit the amount of food the body eats by reducing stomach capacity and reconstructing the digestive tract, which is very different from conventional dieting, weight loss surgery can reduce the body’s food intake while not affecting the normal basal metabolic rate, so surgical weight loss can generally achieve a stable weight loss effect and is not prone to rebound.