Obesity and a protruding belly are one of the major health problems that bother most people today. Although many people try strict diets and starve themselves, they do not lose weight if they do it without understanding the exact scientific aspects. In fact, there are some specific biological reasons behind the melting of excess fat in the body and the loss of how much weight. Here they are:
Caloric Deficit: This is the basic science of weight loss. Our body requires a certain amount of energy (Calories) every day to function. When we spend more calories than we take in through food (Caloric Deficit), the body starts using the fat stores that have been stored in the body for fuel. As a result, weight loss occurs rapidly.
Lowering Insulin Levels: When we eat too many carbohydrates like rice, flour, and sweets, the insulin hormone in the body increases significantly. When insulin is high in the body, the body will only try to store fat (Fat Storage Mode). But when carbohydrates are reduced in the diet, insulin levels decrease, which will prompt the body to extract and burn fat from the liver and abdomen (Fat Burning Mode).
Increased Metabolism: Metabolism is how quickly our body converts food into energy. The body’s metabolic rate increases through proper exercise, adequate sleep, and drinking plenty of water. When metabolism increases, the body will burn more fat even when we are resting.
Increased Muscle Mass & Thermogenesis: When you do weight training along with cardio exercises, the muscles in the body become stronger. Muscle cells require more energy than fat cells to survive. Therefore, the more muscle you have in your body, the more fat your body will automatically burn.
Hormonal Balance: The hormones Leptin and Ghrelin, which control appetite, play a major role in weight gain and loss. In people with severe stress and sleep deprivation, the appetite-increasing hormone Ghrelin and the stress hormone Cortisol increase. In people who sleep well for 7-8 hours a day and have less stress, these hormones are balanced and weight loss is easier.
