The problem of being underweight
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Being underweight is a serious issue, just as serious as obesity. It shouldn’t be dismissed or, worse, encouraged because of trends and beliefs that are completely disconnected from what truly matters for physical and mental health. Underweight affects both girls and boys and can become increasingly dangerous, potentially leading to anorexia, a life-threatening condition. Taking care of your weight is essential for staying healthy, and this isn’t about gaining or losing two or three kilos, that’s not what puts your health at risk. The real concern is carrying too much or too little weight, which can disrupt so many daily processes that seem “normal” for most people, but can become overwhelming for those dealing with underweight or overweight issues.
We can think, for example, of women and their menstrual cycle, and how many girls and women are surprised when being underweight leads to severe complications, from significantly increased menstrual pain to missing periods, and other physical issues that arise over time, such as difficulties in getting pregnant or giving birth. Weight isn’t just a matter of appearance; it can become a serious problem for our health, both physical and mental. The menstrual issues mentioned above occur because the body isn’t getting enough nourishment. Even if we believe we’re eating plenty, quantity alone isn’t the reason health problems arise. In fact, overweight individuals also experience various health issues, unlike those who maintain a healthy weight and, in many ways, face fewer health problems. Our body maintains a kind of internal “scale” that determines the weight that is right for us, and this may be very different from what we see in the mirror. To be clear, we might think we’re “fat” because we see curves we don’t like, but our body might actually need that exact weight to stay healthy. Or we might see ourselves as “fine”, thinking that even if we carry a few extra kilos, we still look attractive, while in reality, our body is overweight and suffering all the consequences that come with it.
All these issues are linked to poor nutrition, improper hygiene, and the diseases that can arise as a result. Once again, it’s important to emphasize that no, eating more isn’t enough for someone struggling with being underweight, just as eating less isn’t enough for someone struggling with obesity. The key lies in eating the right foods, rather than focusing solely on quantity. In fact, quantity becomes secondary in this case, because the quality of the food we consume is what helps rebalance our internal “sensors” that stimulate or suppress hunger, allowing us to eat more if we’re underweight or eat less if we need to lose weight. It’s not about forcing ourselves into “aggressive” diets, either by overeating or starving ourselves, but about consuming the right foods that heal our body and help it function properly, so that the appetite process can restart when needed or stop at the right moment.
For both men and women struggling with underweight, gaining weight isn’t easy, because they continue to eat the same foods that harm them. On one hand, some people can’t gain weight because they aren’t eating enough; on the other hand, many others fail to gain weight because they have to rush to the bathroom right after eating. Having bowel movements three to five times a day, or even more, completely prevents the body from absorbing the essential nutrients needed to live a healthy life. This explains why women may experience severe headaches or unbearable menstrual pain. For the same reasons, men can suffer from similar symptoms: headaches, dizziness, fainting sensations, brain fog, back pain, physical weakness, and difficulty keeping up with exercise.
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Being underweight is a serious issue because, in addition to lowering libido in both men and women, it can lead to infertility. A healthy bowel movement frequency should be between 1-2 a day at most, except for occasional situations like festive days, when larger amounts of food are consumed, prompting the body to evacuate up to 3 times a day. However, this is an exception caused by a specific situation. If frequent bowel movements become a regular habit, it’s crucial to analyze your diet and eliminate the foods that are harming your body. Yes, if you are underweight, you need to remove the foods that force your body to stay that way. As strange as it may seem, the more harmful foods you eat, the more they contribute to keeping you underweight. In such cases, the amount of food consumed does not positively affect body weight; instead, it causes further damage. In many people, the problem of being underweight could be caused by dairy products, as they might unknowingly suffer from a mild (or severe) intolerance that pushes the body to eliminate everything as quickly as possible... preventing it from absorbing nutrients not only from dairy but also from all the other foods consumed throughout the day. So, not only dairy products but all other foods will be expelled without absorbing anything. This is where serious nutritional deficiencies arise, leading to major health issues, ranging from osteoporosis to severe breathing problems and a sensitive intestine, which can eventually develop into very serious and even life-threatening diseases.
Understanding our own intolerances, even the mild ones that may not seem to cause any symptoms (although going to the bathroom more than twice a day is already a strong symptom that should be analyzed seriously), allows us to solve the problem of being underweight or overweight. However, additives, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners are, and always will be, the main contributors to the severe damage caused by underweight and overweight. Two terms that describe the same serious eating disorder. Also, pay close attention to hygiene, because it can often cause severe imbalances within the body, making it impossible for the body to absorb the right nutrients. It’s well known that those suffering from severe underweight, or overweight, are often associated with poor hygiene habits, which should absolutely be improved before they develop into much more serious diseases that are difficult to reverse.
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