Relation between diet and Fat Loss

Fat Loss is a hot topic because more and more people are becoming obese everyday, the main reasons behind which is lifestyle and diet. Though lack of exercise is also a big reason but diet is a bigger factor.

Effects of Food on Fat

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Many might argue that not having fat in diet will not make them fat. While this is true to some extent but accumulation of fat has more to it than just consumption of fat. Our body secretes a hormone known as Insulin which drives the sugar floating in the blood to the cells of the body where the sugar is stored as Glycogen and can later be used for energy. Insulin does not always work the same way, not it's fault but it's our fault for being sedentary, when there is an unusually high insulin spike due to a high carb meal such as junk food or very high quantity of simple carbs loaded foods the sugar in the blood instead of going to the cells is converted into triglycerides ( fats ) and stored in the adipose tissues beneath the skin which gradually turn into the very notorious Love Handles over a period of time.

On the other hand, having a diet rich in proteins and fiber and low in carbs will keep the insulin levels low, which means you will not have fat accumulation and the body can start using fats for energy. Diets rich in protein and fiber also have a greater satiety value and also requires more energy for digestion, which also boosts your body's metabolism.

How to keep following a diet

The best thing that you can do is consult a qualified nutritionist. To make his and your work a bit easier you can and you should maintain a food log. A food log can tell you a trend of your eating habits, for example, at what time do you have a craving for a donut, at what time do you feel like having coffee and so on. This will allow the nutritionist to understand that trend and start off by making small changes in your food habits such as replacing the donuts with something more healthy and filling. Going step by step in following a diet will help you physiologically as well as psychologically to stick to the diet plan and not give up on it in frustration.

If you can follow an exercise regime that will only make you achieve your goals quicker and when you start seeing results, your motivation levels will go up and you won't be turning back. Gradually, you will find yourself in a phase where you will be eating and doing things that are good for your health and you will be enjoying that.

So say goodbye to that fat and design a fat assassination plan today to become lean, aesthetic and healthier.