Content: A week after Eid, the guilt of eating too much rendang and cookies usually kicks in. Desperate to shed the holiday weight fast, many people hit the jogging tracks wearing thick parachute jackets or "sauna suits" under the scorching sun. The logic is simple: more sweat equals more fat burn. Unfortunately, this is a massive myth.

Medically speaking, sweating buckets does not mean melting fat. When running in a jacket, the rapid weight loss noticed on the scale is purely water weight. Once rehydration happens by drinking water, that weight comes right back. The fat remains untouched, while the body loses essential fluids.

The real danger here is the high risk of dehydration and heat stroke. Trapping body heat with a jacket prevents the body from cooling down effectively. Core body temperature can spike to dangerous levels (above 40°C), leading to dizziness, organ damage, or even sudden death. It is simply not worth the risk.

Instead of overheating in a jacket, focus on building a sustainable workout routine. Experts recommend mixing cardio (like jogging) with weight training. Building muscle mass increases the metabolic rate, helping the body burn calories more efficiently in the long run. So, ditch the heavy jacket, wear breathable clothing, and burn off those Eid calories safely and effectively.