5 Weight-Loss Facts You Need To Know

Almost all of us need to lose weight, but there is so much we don’t know about actual weight loss.

From the endless amounts of books on the subject to countless know it alls telling you how to lose weight, you may not be able to tell a weight loss fact from a weight loss lie.

Well, you are in luck because I am here to deliver to you 5 Weight Loss Facts You Need To Know!

1. Some people are just more fat than others

Despite what skinny people try to tell you, you may, in fact, have more fat cells than other people.

The scientist has found that despite significant weight loss, the amount of fat cells in your body remains constant.

Not only do you never lose fat cells, but the amount you are born with can vary from person to person.

2. You can change your metabolism

Your metabolism determines how well you burn up calories.

As you get fatter your metabolism slows down, making you get fatter and fatter even if you start to diet.

For years people believed that once you slow your metabolism down it would never speed itself back up, however, in recent years scientist have proven this to be untrue.

Exercise done on a regular basis combined with a healthy diet can and will speed your metabolism back up although not as fast as you slowed it down.

3. Sleep can help you lose weight

It seems counterproductive, but getting a good night sleep can help you lose weight.

Getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night can help increase your leptin production, the hormone which will help you feel fuller, and decrease ghrelin, the hormone that triggers hunger.

4. Stress does make you fatter

Stress causes plenty of health problems, and it seems weight gain is one of them.

Between stress snacking and stress hormones interfering with your metabolism, stress can cause even the healthiest eater to gain weight.

While we can’t totally eliminate stress from our lives, but we can reduce it.

Yoga, taking time to slow down, or reading a book can reduce your stress and in turn reduce your weight.

5. You can be fat and fit

Despite what you may have learned growing up, there is no ideal body size.

People who look overweight can be as fit or healthier than those who look like they work out regularly.

If you feel good, like the way you look, and your doctor tells you that you are in good health than don’t let others tell you you are fat and unhealthy.

As I said, you don’t need that stress in your life.