Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Weight Loss Success Using The Body's Own Fat Measure

By Elijah Underwood

Dieters are confronted with the perennial trouble of investing too much attempt into weight loss only to recover weight so quick. Those who have taken dieting to the extreme even go on a vicious cycle of starving then overeating, only to find out that their weight had even doubled than the first time they started dieting. This leads to a feeling of helplessness and misery, and in a very poor self-image.

A report published by the MIT Medical identifies a comparatively new weight loss approach based on the set point theory. According to the report, the hypothalamus in the brain dictates the body's weight, and within it is a mechanism that actually regulates fat storage. This mechanism is referred to as the set point. According to the set point theory, a person who maintains a healthy set point is able to handle weight more, by being engaged in healthy actions that by nature burn fat, and by having a positive self-image that precludes anxiety and depression. A person experiencing anxiety or depression inclines to slow his activity, which in return slows fat burning and increases weight gain.

The set point weight loss theory advises that if a person's fat level falls below the set point, then the body will react by raising appetite. This shows why crash dieters who famish themselves for a time, only find an even bigger appetite for food intake afterwards, therefore getting the better of the purpose of dieting.

Key to the set point weight loss approach is to keep the internal set point low, but to do so gradually. There has been case studies telling that just when the dieter stopped dieting and developed a normal relationship with food instead, consuming just a little but not inadequately and appreciating food for what nutrients it provides the body, then weight loss just happened on its own.

This weight loss theory, merged with aerobic exercises that cut fat and build muscles, help keep off lost weight. These exercises may include biking, swimming, and running. - 42574

About the Author:

No comments:

Post a Comment