2. Body fat - technically known as ‘adipose
tissue’ - is made up fat cells or
‘adipocytes’. Their chief role is to store
energy in the form of fat, which we get
from our diet. Body fat has many other life
sustaining actions. Like other tissues and
organs, body fat is supplied with a network
of blood vessels and nerves to enable it to
work properly.
3. The food we eat provides the building
blocks required for cellular construction as
well as all metabolic and chemical
reactions which our body performs to
function in good health.
4. The risk of metabolic disorder is heightened
when fat is stored in the abdomen and
significantly lowered when fat grows on the
thighs or lower parts of the body.
5. 1
Consume food that nourishes your
body and provides fuel for
energy. When you feel healthy, you
are more likely to live an energetic
lifestyle.
6. 2
Eat 5 times a day. Cut down on the size of
your breakfast, lunch and dinner, and add
a snack in-between your breakfast and
lunch and your lunch and dinner. By
breaking up your meals in this manner, you
are allowing your body to digest your
meals fully. You are keeping your body
satisfied and increasing your metabolism.
7. 3
Focus on proteins and vegetables when
selecting your meals and snacks. High
protein meals and snacks will satisfy you
better and keep you feeling full longer.
Protein helps you build muscle while
vegetables increase the fiber in your
system. Both promote body fat
reduction.
8. 4
Ensure that you are eating healthy
portions. Portion control is necessary if you want
to reduce body fat. According to portion control
standards, adults should consume no more than 3
oz. (90g) of protein, 1/2 cup (87.5g) of starch and
1 cup (175g) of vegetables. Consuming more
than the recommended portions will increase the
fat in your body. Eating less will cause your body
to retain fat for fear that you are starving. Discuss
portion control servings with your doctor to ensure
that you are reducing body fat while getting
adequate nourishment.
9. 5
Opt for meals that are low calorie. You
should check with your doctor about the
amount of calories you should be
consuming in order to reduce body fat.
You should also be more aware of the
calories you are consuming so that you
don't take in more than you burn off in a
day.
10. 6
Make water your number 1 drink of
choice. On a normal day you should drink
8 8-oz. (226.8g) glasses of water. But if you
are specifically trying to lose body fat, you
can increase that amount. Water not only
hydrates the body, it increases your energy
and keeps you feeling full. Avoid drinking
sodas, as they will add calories to your diet
and increase body fat.
11. 7
Increase your activity level. Put together a
regular exercise routine that will work in
conjunction with your diet to cut body fat.
You should build upon your current activity
regimen. Whether you opt for low impact
exercises such as swimming or walking, or a
more intense routine like kickboxing or weight
training, make sure you work out for at least
30 minutes daily. Exercise promotes a solid trim
physique.
12.
13. Stress(psychology), an
unpleasant state of emotional
and physiological arousal that
people experience in
situations that they perceive
as dangerous or threatening
to their well-being.
14. What are stress and tension?
Stress is chronic tension. Normally after we
tense our muscles, we should be able to
relax them again after the cause of tension
passes, but when the tenseness become
prolonged , then it became a stress
problem.
