After losing 60 kilos with reeducation, Dr. Ana Luisa Vilela talks about what is true in the search for the ideal body
At 46, the mother of a almost two -year -old girl and a 12 -year -old boy, Dr. Ana Luiza Vilela sentences: “After almost dying I discovered my life purpose of taking care of people.” The graduate in General Surgery and Gastroenterology by the Portuguese Beneficence of São Paulo today dedicates life by exerting integrative medicine through Nutrology, after being in a coma and in the ICU after an unsuccessful bariatric years ago.
After reaching 125 kilos and suffering from depression and panic syndrome, Ana had indications for surgery: High BMI and comorbidities associated with him such as hypertension, pre-diabetes and joint problems, as well as psychological disorders, but had complications at the table at the height of her 26 years of age. “During the procedure, the esophagus wall was torn and as the organ has very large arteries, I began to bleed inside, but no one saw. I woke up vomiting blood and only survived because I was in a good hospital and assisted by a competent medical team that took me again to the operating center to try to reverse the process.”
In the search to cease the bleeding, doctors tried to undo surgery and it spent three days in an induced coma and 20 days in the ICU, unable to feed. “I got the burden of, without a piece of stomach, duodenum and intestines, but without the bonus. As I struggled against obesity for years, I invested in knowledge and thus already attended more than 10,000 patients totaling the loss of 60 tons of weight transforming their lives with health. In searching shortcuts to reach the ideal weight, it is necessary to have caution.”
Nutrology expert at the Garrido Endocrinology Institute and USP Hospital das Clínicas and a Ganep clinical and metabolic specialist listed the 6 largest lies that tell you about the fight against obesity, as she won the balance by losing 60 kilos with food reeducation.
1 – There is a miracle in the form of medicine
“No. Given the fad of slimming pens you need to be a warning: each patient is unique and what is good for one may not be ideal for another and vice versa. Regardless of the crutch you choose to help you lose weight, at the time or another you will have to drop this support. Pens, in my opinion, can help boost the loss, but they are not the final solution.”
2 – Bariatric resolves life once and for all
“Never. Of course it helps too much in the transformation of life, but it must be understood that forever you will have to modify your habits. In my case I had a surgery, but even those who work and are all right to follow the nutritional and medical follow -up, and diet and exercise to keep the body. It has no shortcut and I do not condemn the method, as I repeat, each intervention should be studied and analyzed by the team and the patient.”
3 – Cutting carbohydrates is the key to losing weight
“Myth! Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy. Cutting them dramatically can cause fatigue, irritability and nutritional deficiencies. Did you know that the brain uses glucose (from carbohydrates) as the main source of energy? Opt for complex carbohydrates (full, vegetables, fruits), which release energy gradually and promote satiety.”
4 – Diet and Light Foods are always healthy
“Lie. These foods may have fewer calories or sugar, but often contain more sodium, fat or artificial sweeteners. Still, many” diet “products are focused on diabetics, not necessarily for those seeking to lose weight. So the tip is carefully read and compare nutritional information with traditional products.”
5 – Jumping meals helps you lose weight
“No way! Jumping meals can lead to dietary compulsions and decrease metabolism, hindering weight loss. The body interprets prolonged fasting as a sign of scarcity and stores more fat as a reserve. Make 5 to 6 minor meals throughout the day with intervals of 3 to 4 hours.”
6 – Eating at night fattening more
“This thought is wrong. What gets fat is the excess of calories, regardless of the time. Metabolism is slower at night, but still burns calories so I suggest that you make a light and balanced dinner, avoiding heavy and fat -rich foods,” concludes the doctor.
