If you want to lose weight, you need to understand the mechanism by which you gain weight, and thus you will also understand the logic behind the measures I propose to you.

In the vast majority of cases, fat accumulation is a consequence of increased insulin secretion, which in turn is a consequence of insulin resistance caused by excessive consumption of carbohydrates (sugar, beer, starchy products such as flour, potatoes, rice).

When carbohydrates reach the intestine, they break down into glucose molecules that are absorbed into the blood and cause blood sugar levels to rise, which triggers increased insulin secretion. Insulin causes channels to open in the cell membranes, allowing glucose to enter the cells, where it is burned to produce energy.

If this situation persists, the cells respond less to insulin’s action, so blood sugar no longer returns to normal. In this situation, the pancreas increases insulin secretion, which, for a time, manages to bring blood sugar back to normal, albeit more slowly. This is the stage of insulin resistance.

If the situation continues, insulin resistance increases and blood sugar returns to normal very slowly. This is the prediabetes stage.

Eventually, blood sugar no longer returns to normal, and this is called type 2 diabetes.

A high insulin level leads to fat accumulation, initially in the liver (resulting in non-alcoholic fatty liver), and later fat deposits in the abdominal cavity. This is how extra pounds appear.

Fortunately, the situation is reversible by reducing the insulin level in the blood: cells become sensitive to insulin again, blood sugar gradually decreases, and the body starts burning fat for energy, leading to weight loss.

The method I propose to reduce insulin levels has several components, two of which are essential:

1. intermittent fasting, meaning you should have at most 3 meals a day, and the time between the first and last meal should be no more than 8 hours. Snacks between meals are not allowed. It is possible to go down to one meal a day. For details, I recommend the book "Lose Weight Without Counting Calories".
2. avoiding or minimizing sugar consumption and moderate consumption of starchy products.

Additional measures:

1. taking berberine, which lowers blood sugar;
2. taking a probiotic, as insulin resistance is often accompanied by an imbalance in the intestinal microbial flora;
3. consuming a solution with ginger, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and lemon, which reduces insulin resistance. You can see how to prepare it in this video: https://youtu.be/l090727qS7k
4. taking zeolite, which improves metabolism and digestion through detoxification. The dose is 6 capsules per day. It has no contraindications and no side effects. In some people, it may cause temporary constipation in the first days, so it is advisable to drink 2 liters of water per day. Because zeolite detoxifies the body, it is possible that in the first days, due to the elimination of a large amount of toxins, dizziness, headaches, and digestive symptoms may appear. Therefore, it is best to start with 1 capsule per day and gradually increase the dose by 1 capsule per day until reaching the normal dose.

This method can also be applied by people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, as it helps achieve remission.