Fat Loss
Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss: Does It Really Matter? by Cody Cross
The term ‘weight loss’ is not a help to you in the quest for better health and a more attractive body. This is because it applies to so many different types of bodily changes. Loss of fat, muscle, bodily waste, toxins, a reduction in water retention or a sudden illness can all cause the type of weight loss that you see on your bathroom scale. Conversely, certain types of foods can cause a gain in one or more of these areas, usually over months or years, but sometimes in just a matter of days.
‘Fat loss’Â specifically means a reduction in the percentage of fat cells to other types of bodily cells. Fat loss is much more important to understand than weight loss. High percentages of Body Fat can contribute directly to diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, hypertension, stroke and cancer. These illnesses add to the emotional and social tolls already experienced by people with high body fat who often are seen as less attractive.
Many myths exist around the issue of fat loss. Is there such a thing as ‘targeted’ fat loss? The debate is hot and heavy, and current scientific knowledge is changing at a rapid clip, which only adds to the heat. Here are some examples of the conflicting opinions we hear every day:
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