Part Thirteen: Creating a Brand New Self – Eating, Emotions, and the Truth About Gaining Weight Even from Drinking Water

Strive to create a brand new self

World-renowned nutritionists point out that 97% of the human body is renewed every year, and even the DNA structure in genes can be reorganized due to differences in nutrient absorption.

Food can change everything about you.

When you devoutly enter a temple or monastery, you will inevitably glance at the monks who have renounced the world, and be attracted by their appearance. Although they may look a little pale, their skin must be smooth and delicate, and they will never be as oily and acne-ridden as ordinary people.

Generally speaking, people in Europe and America who consume large amounts of high-fat foods such as butter, cheese, and steak often experience rough skin after the age of 20. Many people also experience acne breakouts after eating even a little fried food or sweets.

Therefore, food has a significant and rapid impact on humans.

Scientists point out that about 98% of the atoms in the human body were not present a year ago. The atoms in bones were not present three months ago either. Skin is renewed every month, and the stomach lining is replaced every four days.

Dietary habits not only directly affect your health and appearance, but may also affect your offspring! This is not an exaggeration.

Please cherish yourself and create a brand new you, starting now.

Is eating truly a pleasure?

When people are in a good mood, they often eat without considering the food, and everything tastes good, making it easy to overeat.

We all have the experience of comforting a crying child with a piece of candy or a snack. We might say, "Be a good boy, baby, I'll take you to eat..." Such phrases are commonplace in public places. We heard them as children and then passed them on to our children. It's important to note that this eating happens while the child is crying or fussing-in a state of negative emotion, or rather, while the child is upset about not eating well. This often leads to indigestion and overeating, which is harmful to health.

When you're in a bad mood, you're generally averse to food, and you might use food to relieve your frustration. Both of these situations can easily lead to overeating, causing your body to store calories and resulting in weight gain.

Eating is not merely about filling one's stomach; it is indeed a form of mental and sensory enjoyment. However, modern medicine has proven that those who indulge in culinary pleasures are prone to various diseases, a fact that should not be ignored. Furthermore, a good or bad mood is a major obstacle to proper eating habits.

Friend, for the sake of your health and fitness, please pay attention to your emotions while eating.

Helplessly eating and getting innocently fat

In today's society, banquets are rampant, leaving those who attend with nothing but complaints and helplessness. Even within families, this trend is growing stronger, with casual conversations among colleagues often revolving around family feasts on weekends, where the in-laws' hospitality is so overwhelming that even those who have just resolved to lose weight are forced to abandon their plans due to social obligations.

It's a common understanding that not eating will offend people, but since it's a family matter, why not be frank? Older people generally understand the mentality of young people these days and won't get too angry about it, right? The key is to explain the situation clearly. There's a lot of knowledge and art involved in this, which requires learning and exploration.

Chinese people have always been hospitable. Faced with a table full of delicious food, it's hard to resist the temptation. Who can you blame but yourself? Therefore, try to avoid social occasions and avoid meeting friends during mealtimes.

If you're truly at your wit's end, try filling your glass with mineral water. A polite lie in response to someone's advice might not be a bad thing. Try to choose something light and easily digestible, eat slowly and gracefully, and others won't pay much attention to you. Prioritize yourself; this should always be the case. Given time, everyone will understand.

Can you really gain weight just by drinking water?

Dr. DHS, a renowned American medical doctor, pointed out that cooking not only destroys the enzymes in any food but also depletes the body's own enzymes. Many scientists also believe this is a significant reason for weight gain.

I recently met up with an old classmate I hadn't seen for many years. Back in my student days, she was slender and charming. She never seemed to have any dietary restrictions and could eat anything without gaining weight, which made us all quite envious.

When we met again, apart from her still pretty face, her waist and arms had grown several sizes larger. She was surprised by our beauty and freshness, and murmured, "I gain weight even from drinking water now."

In fact, many people say this, and many experts and scholars have dedicated themselves to solving this problem. Some believe that metabolism slows down with age. This statement is not entirely correct. After years of research, some experts believe that enzymes are at play.

Enzymes are the only workers in our bodies, the elements that drive life. Without enzymes, we cannot convert substances into nutrients that are useful to our bodies.

The human body contains over a thousand different enzymes that participate in our biochemical processes every moment. Every cell in our body has the capacity to produce enzymes. However, this capacity is not inexhaustible. Excessive consumption and a lack of proper replenishment will cause the body's enzyme levels to gradually decrease. In other words, poor dietary habits will lead to a decline in the body's enzyme levels, resulting in a decrease in the body's ability to digest and break down food. Waste accumulates over time, naturally leading to weight gain.

Cooked or processed foods not only have their own enzymes destroyed, but they also deplete the enzymes in our bodies, making them highly susceptible to heart and vascular diseases.

This explanation is indeed simple and reasonable. If all the enzymes in the body are concentrated in the stomach and intestines to help digest food that cannot be broken down on its own, other bodily functions will naturally be affected.

Furthermore, excessive consumption of starchy foods is a significant cause of disease and obesity. Various refined foods and highly processed flour drastically reduce the amount of starch-digesting enzymes in human blood-the lowest among all animals-while the highest levels are found in urine.

Look at nature; there are virtually no overweight animals. While this is largely due to their living environment, it's also an undeniable fact that they consume very little starchy food.

The most effective way to reduce obesity is to increase the amount of enzymes in the body. This doesn't mean we should eat raw meat and live like cavemen.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in enzymes. Ideally, you should develop a habit of eating them raw. If you really can't stand a life like a rabbit, try to eat as much fruit as possible. Light and refreshing vegetables and fruits will benefit you for life.