Help Me Lose Weight
There's a nasty rumor floating around out there that body fat cells are permanent. And the
nastiest thing about this rumor is that it's true.Most experts conceded that fat cells -
once created - are there for life. Yet this doesn't spell doom and gloom to those of us who
could stand to drop a few pounds. Because even though experts believe that fat cells are
permanent, they also agree that fat cells can be shrunk. So even if the absolute number of fat
cells in your body remains the same, their size - and hence their appearance and percentage of
your overall weight - can be reduced through boosted metabolism. The problem here is that
many people - at risk to their health and wellness - don't quite understand the tips,
strategies, and techniques of boosting their metabolism. The bottom line is simply that
metabolism represents a process - countless processes, in fact - that convert food into
energy. When this process creates cells, it's called anabolism. When this process breaks cells
down, it's called catabolism. For people trying to lose weight, it's important to experience
catabolism. That is, it's important convert food into energy that is used to break cells down.
Catabolism is also important because it prevents excess energy (calories) from being stored by
the body.
Remember: when the body has too many calories - regardless of what food source
those calories came from - it can only do two things. It can desperately try and see if you
have any energy needs (like maybe you're running a marathon at the time).
Or, more often, it
will have to store those calories. It has no choice. And unless you have lean muscle that is
gobbling up those excess calories, you'll be adding fat. |
