Fat is usually associated with negative connotations nowadays because of wrong perspective. But what people especially women should realize is the fact that fat is necessary for the everyday function of the body. It is actually impossible to live without ingesting fat in the body. However, it is still possible to choose the fat you will ingest in your body so you will even benefit from it. But note that like any kinds of food; even good fats should be taken in moderation.
Some fats namely polyunsaturated and monounsaturated which are known as the good fats are healthier compared to saturated fat which is also known as the bad fats. Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fat are generally called unsaturated fats and these kinds of fats can even lower your blood cholesterol levels. The main difference between the good fats and the bad fats is its source because while the good fat is usually derived from plant sources, the bad fat usually comes from animal sources. From this fact alone, we can already see the advantages of using polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat. The good fat can also provide the body with the necessary fatty acids which are necessary for the energy use of the body.
Unsaturated fat usually remain liquid when stored at room temperature but becomes solid when the room temperature drops. As was stated above, there are two kinds of unsaturated fat namely polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Foods that contain polyunsaturated fat include vegetable oil and nuts. Another known source of polyunsaturated fats is the cold-water fish including lake trout, mackerel, and salmon. These fishes are a rich source of omega-3 acid which is essential in preventing heart diseases through lowering blood clot and lowering triglycerides. Omega-3 acid is also known to lower high blood pressure. On the other hand, food that contains monounsaturated fats includes olive oil, avocado, and peanuts.
There are recent findings the unsaturated fats are more beneficial to our health than we knew. It is noted that taking unsaturated fat oils combined with exercising lowers the weight and enhances the overall well-being of a person. This study was conducted simultaneously with another study that used another type of oil and unsaturated fat was proven to be more effective in weight loss and the lessening of different kinds of symptoms. Some participants in the study included people who have metabolic syndrome which is associated with obese people and this disease include heightened insulin, hypertension, and high blood pressure among others.
The result to the study later showed that the fat specifically those that are concentrated in the abdominal area were significantly reduced in the group that ingested unsaturated fat when compared to those that ingested saturated fat. However, it is also important to note that the result came with the conjunction of exercising so it is inaccurate to conclude that the weight loss is attributed to taking saturated fat alone.
On a more technical note, the study showed that the polyunsaturated fat increased the oxidation level in the body by switching on the enzymes responsible for the burning of fats. Also, it was important to increase the metabolic rate of the body and this was done through exercising.
Omega-3 acid is particularly noted in help in weigh control because it contains EPA and DHA which is the long-chain that is only found in marine organisms. This acid is also responsible for the increasing the secretion of a hormone known as leptin which decreases appetite and burns body fat. The omega-3 acid found in some polyunsaturated fats are also responsible for enabling the body to store carbohydrates in glycogen form so that it will not be stored as body fat. In addition, omega-3 acid prevents inflammation which is a condition that contributes to weight gain.
Aside from this, unsaturated fat also improve the body's control on blood sugar through increasing the cells that are responsible for insulin production. Also, this kind of fat helps the body in the transportation of glucose so it is easier for glucose to move from the blood to the cells because of the enhanced fluidity of membranes. After knowing all these, it is inevitable to conclude that polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat can actually help in promoting weight loss in the body provided it is taken in moderation because of its innate characteristics.
Have you ever started a weight loss program, made great results at the beginning and then everything fell apart? You started a resistance training routine, you were eating right, doing your cardio and lost on average a pound or two a week You finally found the answer to succeeding at weight loss, or so you thought. Now a couple of months later, the scale refuses to budge. You were doing everything right. So what happened?
Well, this is another case of something very simple that can be corrected easily. Its something you may have never put into action though if you didn't take the time to seek out answers from someone who knows a little bit more about weight loss and exercise then you do. Here is a big pat on the back for having a problem and doing some research to look for a solution.
Let's take this step by step so you understand exactly what might have happened. First, look back and see when and where you WERE getting results. It was at the beginning. This is because at that time, the weights and exercise were a challenge for you so your body had to change and adapt. These factors are what caused your body to lose weight. This is called S.A.I.D. to personal trainers. S.A.I.D. is and acronym for Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. This basically means that when your body runs into a physical stress that it is not used to, it will change so that what you are doing will not be so hard to handle the next time you run into it.
Its normal for results to slow down or stop if you are not on a weight loss program that changes things up either in the actual routine or the stresses that it causes to your body. Changes in your weight loss program bring back the intensity. Intensity is what causes further changes to your body.
Intensity in your weight loss program can be caused by using more weight, using the same weight but completing the routine faster, or using the same weight but making each repetition take longer to complete. These are just some examples.
Often when I train females, they believe that using heavier weights will make them get too muscular or that they will get bigger. This belief keeps them from taking the actual course of action that would bring them quickly to their goals. In actual fact, because of the hormonal differences between men and women, muscle gains do not come extremely fast for women. What happens is that they increase their metabolism, lose a lot of fat and tighten up the saggy parts, leaving them with a very toned body. If at any time the amount of body fat lost is too much, it is very easy to cut back on the weight or drop some fat burning cardio in order to soften up a little if that is what you are after.
This is a simple truth that has been show to work over and over again in countless numbers of my female clients where weight loss was the goal.
The intensity factor also applies to your cardio. You must increase how hard you work on that every couple of weeks also. Again, the intensity can be from doing the same distance in less time, doing more incline on the treadmill or simply changing the machine or activity that you like to do. Remember that in order to lose a pound of fat a week, you should shoot for burning off 3500 calories over a 7-day period. 3500 calories is how many calories are in a pound of fat. When you crunch the numbers most people are shocked to realize that they don't burn around 500 calories a day in exercise. This little fact is one of the many that when changed can quickly get you back on the path to becoming one of those weight loss success stories you always read about.
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