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Discover the secrets to effective weight loss with Fit Fresh Cuisine. Think of yourself as a car—your metabolism is the engine that burns calories. Learn about Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and how factors like age and muscle mass affect it. Understand fat storage and the role of adipocytes, while knowing how to utilize exercise and diet to boost metabolism. Create a calorie deficit to lose weight efficiently, and explore the benefits of timing your meals for optimal energy. Fuel your body for success!
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Fit Fresh Cuisine Presents: True Weight Loss
Metabolism: • Amount of calories burned over a period of time Higher Metabolism= More Calories Burned Lower Metabolism= Less Calories Burned
ATP: Does it all • Mechanical Work- Muscle Contraction • Chemical Work- Systems in the body
Basal Metabolic Rate The calories that you burn throughout the day
Factors affecting BMR • Age • Gender • Muscle Mass • Stress • Diet
Glycogen Fat Cells
Adipocytes • Arise from Stem Cells • More stem cells will be converted to Fat Cells if you need them (i.e. to store extra energy).
Fat Cell: Adipocyte • Regulated by hormones • Effective Storage • Compact yet high energy • Protects body against high blood sugar levels
A note about Diabetes…… • This signaling system doesn’t work. • So blood sugar is left to float around in the body • Causes Nerve Damage • Affects all body systems
Fat Storage • Women- You are so good at this! • Store 6-11% more than Men • Estrogen decreases ability to “burn energy” • To prepare for fertility
Breakdown of Fat • Adipocytes will open up and release when they get a signal. • “GLUCOSE is GONE!”
Glucagon • Hormone • Releases the stores of Energy • Opens Fat Cells • Sends Fat into Blood Stream • Body takes over, to burn fat up to make…..
Training • Teaching your body to use Fat as a fuel source. • The more you train, your body is able to use fat as a higher percentage of its fuel source.
Exercise • Increases Metabolism • Hormonal Fatty Acid Release • Excess Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption • Builds Muscle Mass 1 lb. Difference = 7 lb in one year!!!!!
To Burn off 1 Lb of Fat • Means you need to burn 3500 kcal • Or eat 3500 kcal less • 500 kcal less each day, would loose 1 lb/week
Create a Calorie Deficit Burn more than you eat
Time your meals • Want your bigger meal in the beginning of the day • Use food to FUEL activities of the day
Dietary Induced Thermo genesis • Energy body uses to digest what you eat • Protein • Carbohydrates, Fats • Problem with Empty Snacks