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Where does fat go when we lose weight? Given the universal interest in weight loss and fat loss you would think this question has a simple answer. Of a survey completed on 150 doctors, dieticians and personal trainers the widespread answer in over 50% of the respondents was that fat is converted to heat and energy as it is broken down. Others suggested that fat was excreted in faeces or taken up by the muscle. The misconception of this subject is alarming considering those professionals at the forefront are still unsure of what really happens to fat during weight loss. We know that when we eat additional carbohydrate, protein and fat it is converted into triglycerides and stored in the adipocyte or fat cell. So if we want to lose weight but at the same time maintain our lean body mass we need to create a situation where we can metabolise fat stored in the adipocyte. As fat is being metabolised a hormone called lipase is released and is responsible for the further breakdown of fat. Lipase works by breaking down triglycerides in our adipocytes into smaller molecules, and ultimately is released as energy in the form of ATP, water and carbon dioxide. ATP is used to fuel our movements as well as our metabolism, but what happens to water and carbon dioxide? In a study published in the British Medical Journal researchers modified existing calculations to identify where fat goes in weight loss. They reported that the triglyceride (consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) must be broken down to gain access to the carbon, which can eventually be breathed out. The mass is converted to carbon dioxide and breathed out through our lungs. The lungs are the primary excretory organs for weight loss. Simply by breathing harder or deeper will not help you lose more weight. The fat must be broken down to carbon through physical activity or metabolism before it can be exhaled through the lungs. To lose 10kg of fat we would need to inhale 29kg of oxygen and burn approximately 94,000 kcal, while producing 28kg of carbon dioxide and 11kg of water with 84% of the fat used exhaled as carbon dioxide and 16% is excreted as fluid either in the form of sweat or urine. #healthcare #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #healthandfitness #healthcareeducation #healthcarecosts #fitness #fitnesscoach #fitnessindustry #exerciseismedicine #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #exercisescience #exercisebenefits #wellbeing #wellnesscoach #ReferAll #MH1Global

🌟 **Facts Matter, Especially in This Season! 🎄💪** Sharing this fantastic post and image, especially as we navigate the season where holiday weight creeps in, and many set new year goals to lose weight. It's crucial to ground ourselves in FACTS! The journey to a healthier you is unique, and understanding the science behind our goals is key. Let's approach the holidays and new year's resolutions with evidence-based knowledge to make lasting and positive changes. 💡📊 #exerciseoncology #exerciseismedicine

Resistance training and muscle/whole-body metabolic health Potential improvements 👇 -muscle mass -glycemic control -HbA1c% -insulin sensitivity -muscle protein remodelling -mitochondrial oxidative capacity -Glucose tolerance #exercise #health #muscle https://lnkd.in/eVqfR74M

New YouTube Video - How Exercise improves insulin sensitivity To watch the videos - Simply search for ‘James Tang Fitness’ Link - https://lnkd.in/ejF-ib7X Please subscribe to my channel, like, share & comment on the video. Please also hit the bell so that you will be notified of any new video release. Please follow me on Instagram - @james.tang90 TikTok @JamesTangFitness Insulin sensitivity describes how sensitive the body is to the effects of insulin. Someone who is insulin sensitive will require smaller amounts of insulin to lower blood glucose levels than someone who has low insulin sensitivity, which is also referred to as insulin resistance, so they will require larger amounts of insulin either from their own pancreas or from injections in order to keep blood glucose stable. Having insulin resistance is a sign that your body is having difficulty metabolising glucose, and this can indicate wider health problems such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels may also be present. Fortunately, insulin sensitivity can be increased and improved by changing your lifestyle. This includes exercise and eating choices. Exercise is extremely important and has a powerful effect on insulin sensitivity. Watch till the end of this video and I will explain to you in simple terms how exercise can improve your insulin sensitivity Please seek further advice from the relevant health professionals. If you’re interested in improving your health & fitness, losing weight, or if you suffer from or wish to prevent back pain, please take a look at my book - A practical guide to the self-management of lower back pain - A holistic approach to health & fitness: Available from Amazon. #diabetesworkout #diabetesexercise #glucosezone #diabetes #diabetescure #fitness #exercise #workout #workoutvideo #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #bloodsugar #glucose #bloodglucose #diabetestreatment #insulinresistance #insulinsensitivity #insulin #prediabetes

WHY DO WE KEEP SEARCHING FOR THAT MAGIC PILL? We know what can make us healthy: 1. Healing journey 2. Proper nutrition/eating 3. Moderate exercise, resistance But it takes work and time, but the results are permanent, not temporary like a magic pill. #magicpill #bigpharma #healmewhole #exercise

This November, National Diabetes Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of knowledge and proactive health management. In this insightful article from The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC, they delve into the optimal times to exercise for individuals with diabetes. From morning routines to evening workouts, understanding the impact on blood sugar levels is crucial. Read the full article here --> https://lnkd.in/gcVvyPnc #generationactive #gymtv #zoommedia #fitness #fitnessindustry #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #excercise #diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetesawarenessmonth

"Healthy is an outfit that looks good on EVERY BODY". With all the "quick fixes" that are currently available with GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, the elephant in the room question looms silent and real. "Is this approach healthy?" There are arguments that the benefits outweigh the risks. But are those arguments valid? I am not saying there are not some individuals for whom the weight loss medication IS appropriate - there are - but I would propose that is only a small percentage. I am only pointing out that this option should be one of the last resorts after a REAL and CONCERTED change in healthy lifestyle habits has been tried and has failed. Did you know that studies show that 40% of the weight lost on these drugs is skeletal muscle? Studies also indicate that an 8% weight loss from skeletal muscles can increase the risk of heart attack by 300%! That's a BIG percentage of risk for heart attack. Also, loss of skeletal muscle occurs naturally with the aging process - even for those who perform regular resistance training - so what does this mean for individuals over the age of 50 who are on these drugs? Muscular strength and endurance are VITAL to high levels of function. When muscle tissue is lost, FUNCTION is lost. In addition, a study also indicates that as much as 65% of the people who lost weight on these drugs, regained it after discontinuing the drug. Instead of going for the "quick fix" and relying on medications that may actually be detrimental to health in the overall scheme of things, perhaps we should turn to the development of healthy lifestyle choices which includes resistance training, cardio exercise, functional movement, stretching/myofascial release, healthy brain nutrition, rest, and hydration. The Stokes Method nutrition and movement systems have helped to retard my MS progression and to maintain high levels of function as well as healthy body composition. **FUEL UP is Functional Understanding of Eating for Life: Utilize and Practice #stokesmethod #believeadaptachieve #fuelup #functionalunderstandingofeatingforlife #FUELutilize&practice

With the embrace of the GLP-1 drugs in the fitness industry, I thought it might be helpful to take a look at energy metabolism, exercise and dieting, and the pursuit of weight loss, all in an evolutionary context. These drugs act on the systems I'm describing here. All of which are extremely complex. This is part 1- dieting, the second part will be exercise. Our bodies are very smart, and very good at sensing the energy balance in the body- the amount of energy expended and the amount of energy taken in-and modulating maintenance homeostatic mechanisms in order to stay at your body weight set point. It makes sense that our bodies are good a this. They have to be! Imagine you were starving on the savannah hundreds of thousands of years ago. Your brain senses this imbalance of energy in and energy expenditure, and it is aware of indicators like reduced stored glycogen levels, and failure to replenish them, and strange electrolyte levels. Your brain then directs multiple complex systems in the body to takes steps to SLOW your metabolism...good idea, reduce energy expenditure and prolong your life. And it causes your thinking to become hyper-focused on food and acquiring it, dreaming of it. It's literally the best way to get you out of this situation. Now think about intentionally reducing energy intake until your body thinks it's starving. The exact same mechanisms kick in. Maybe you're somebody who has done diets for a long time, which is just caloric restriction. You'll know what I'm talking about. This is why the vast majority of people who go on restrictive diets end up quitting the diet and, even if they stay on it a long time, regaining any weight they lost. When you eat again after dieting, the body is still compensating for starving. When you eat DURING dieting, same thing. Lower basic metabolic rate, and hanging on to the calories you do eat as if your life depended on it. Because it does. This is why diets don't work...long term. Yes, you can starve yourself silly for a few months or even years and lose weight. But your body is fighting against every second and it is incredibly difficult to maintain. #fitness #fitnessfranchise #wellbeing #wellbeingatwork #wellnesstravel