Today I'd like to discuss a topic I've been particularly focused on lately - how to solve weight problems using systematic thinking. As someone who works with code daily, I know that solving a complex problem requires breaking it down into smaller problems to tackle one by one. Weight loss follows the same principle. In my view, weight loss is like a project that needs continuous iteration and optimization, requiring an engineer's mindset to analyze and solve problems.
Through a systematic approach, I successfully lost 15 kilograms in six months. This process helped me deeply understand that weight loss isn't simply about eating less and exercising more, but rather a process requiring comprehensive systematic planning. Just as in programming where we need to consider code maintainability and scalability, weight loss also requires establishing a sustainable, scientific system.
Have you often wondered: why can't I lose weight? I used to think the same way. Until one day, I started analyzing this problem with a programmer's mindset and discovered that weight loss can actually be quite simple.
Let's look at the data first: According to WHO statistics, about 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight, with 650 million being obese. In China, overweight and obese populations now exceed 50%. This number continues to grow annually, particularly noticeable among programmers.
The causes are multifaceted. First, modern work patterns have fundamentally changed. Taking programmers as an example, we sit in front of computers for 8-12 hours daily, with extremely limited physical activity. Second, fast-paced lifestyles lead many to choose high-calorie, convenient foods. Add to this emotional eating from work stress, and these factors collectively lead to continuous weight gain.
Data shows that the average weight of programmers has increased by 15% compared to ten years ago, and this trend continues. More worryingly, being overweight not only affects appearance but also brings a series of health problems. Studies show that every 5-point increase in BMI doubles the risk of type 2 diabetes and increases cardiovascular disease risk by 50%.
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