When weight loss stops, many people end up getting discouraged. Jean-Michel Cohen re-motivates the troops with a method that he says he uses himself to get out of these periods of blockage.
Losing weight rarely follows a straight line. There are rapid beginnings, often motivating, then slowdowns, sometimes brutal, where efforts no longer seem to be effective. These phases of stagnation are frequent and do not necessarily mean that the chosen method no longer works. They may reflect an adaptation of the body, a gradual relaxation or simply a slower weight loss. It is precisely on this point that Jean-Michel Cohen spoke on Instagram, reflecting on his own experience and the solution he adopted in this case.
In a video, he explains having lost 10 kilos by regularly changing his slimming program: “I lost 10 kilos, and to lose those 10 kilos, I used lots of different techniques to make my life a little more bubbly.” A way, according to him, to avoid weariness, often responsible for repeated deviations and abandonment. The doctor also emphasizes a forgotten point: a diet that is too rigid becomes difficult to maintain, even when it seems effective on paper.
Among the strategies mentioned, Jean-Michel Cohen returns to a practice he has known for a long time: intermittent fasting. Its principle is known, it involves alternating periods where we eat and others where we stop eating. The most widespread formula remains 16/8, with sixteen hours without eating and eight hours during which meals are concentrated.
In fact, several organizations are possible. Some people prefer to eat early in the day and then stop until the next morning. Others feel more comfortable keeping lunch as a central landmark. The choice depends on professional pace, family life, sleep or the feeling of hunger. This is why Jean-Michel Cohen invites everyone to observe their reactions rather than mechanically copying a standard model.
However, the nutritionist highlights a particularly effective technique for unlocking stagnant weight loss. This consists of practicing intermittent fasting by removing only the evening meal. Concretely, we have lunch, we do not eat dinner, then we resume eating at breakfast the next day. According to him, this version often gives better results because eliminating dinner leads, for many, to a spontaneous drop in calories consumed during the day.
Note that intermittent fasting should be practiced with caution, particularly in cases of pregnancy, diabetes, eating disorders or chronic pathologies. Before making lasting changes to your diet, it is best to seek the advice of a health professional.
