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We often talk about weight loss and fat reduction, trying various methods, but do you truly understand the nature of body fat and how it forms? Let’s pause our weight loss efforts for a moment and delve deeper into this question, which might be more helpful for your weight loss journey.
Where does this annoying fat actually come from?
Many people believe that fat is directly absorbed from food, but in reality, body fat is synthesized. It mainly comes from two sources:
First, fat in food is hydrolyzed into fatty acids in the digestive tract, then absorbed by the small intestine and enters the body. When cells have taken in enough calories, the remaining fatty acids are re-synthesized into triglycerides and stored in the body’s fat cells, forming a layer of fat under the skin.
Second, sugars and proteins from food also enter the body and participate in the functional operations of tissues and organs. If there’s a surplus after consumption, insulin converts them into fatty acids, which are eventually synthesized and stored as fat.
How can we burn off this annoying fat?
The challenge in burning fat lies in the fact that fat is not the body’s first choice for energy. Generally, when the body needs to use energy, it will first use carbohydrates. When carbohydrates are insufficient, it will then use body fat, and finally, protein.
Clearly, to burn fat more quickly, we need to accelerate the body’s calorie consumption efficiency. The most basic method is to increase the basal metabolic rate. Here are several methods you can use:
- Consistently eat breakfast. The body’s metabolism is strongest in the morning, and breakfast can activate metabolic activities. Skipping breakfast means metabolic activities will remain sluggish all day.
- Eat more protein. The body uses more calories to digest protein, which helps increase fat-burning efficiency.
- Pay attention to iron intake. If blood iron levels are insufficient, the oxygen delivered to cells and organs will also be insufficient, affecting metabolic activities.
- Drink more water. Water is also an important substance in the body’s metabolic activities, so drinking water is essential for accelerating fat burning.
Also, fat isn’t as stubborn as you might think. Aerobic exercise is excellent for mobilizing fat for energy supply.
Aerobic exercise can effectively engage fat in energy supply, especially when sustained for longer periods at moderate intensity. Fat consumption can reach ten times the normal rate, and even fat synthesis slows down. There are various forms of aerobic exercise; jogging, cycling, swimming, and jump rope are simple and efficient choices. It’s recommended to do aerobic exercise 4 to 5 days a week, preferably for more than 30 minutes each time.
After understanding the basics of fat, you’ll likely have a clearer idea of how to start losing weight. In fact, fat isn’t scary. As long as you adopt scientific methods, you can certainly overcome it.
