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Controlling Fat Cells in Women

Once a woman is invaded by fat cells, these fat cells become stubborn enemies that are difficult to damage her hair, but this doesn't mean they are invincible. This book offers many methods that can help you stay away from obesity for life. Take appropriate measures targeting the characteristics of women's fat cells. This is your first step in declaring war on fat.

Avoid Starvation

According to Waterhouse, putting the body into a state of starvation only increases the body's ability to store fat. On average, women will diet ten times in their lifetime, and it is these diets that cultivate fat cells, teaching them how to protect themselves and maintain the body's survival—this is the most primitive function of fat cells.

"Fat cells constantly develop and grow so that we can survive during famine. For fat cells, there is no difference between dieting and starvation," Waterhouse says. "Fat cells use stored calories to survive periods of hunger, and once the food shortage ends, they become even more eager to absorb new fat. This leads to the formation of a robust fat protection system, which, more seriously, becomes even more resilient after each diet."

Slow Down When losing or maintaining weight, the pace should be slow and not rushed. Losing 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per week is more scientifically sound. Slow weight loss prevents your fat cells from developing a resistance.

Take 10 Weeks at a Time Breaking old routines and cultivating new habits takes time. If you used to spread lots of butter on your bread every morning, try replacing it with a spoonful of whole-fruit jam. Admittedly, it will take several weeks for you to adjust. Experts recommend a 10-week consistent effort to change your old eating habits. If, after 10 weeks, you are still eating low-fat foods, your healthy eating habits will be established.

Exercise The main cause of obesity is not overeating, but insufficient exercise. Exercise can help you lose weight in three ways. First, exercise makes us burn more calories; second, it promotes muscle growth. As we know, muscle burns calories more easily than fat. In fact, women who exercise for one hour a day burn 8% more calories than women who are sedentary, even when they are resting; finally, exercise speeds up the breakdown of fat by enzymes in your body, so your body will still burn fat even when you are not exercising.

Breastfeeding your baby

If you are of childbearing age and plan to have children, you should breastfeed instead of formula feeding. Your body burns a lot of calories while you are providing milk to your baby. Dr. Hirantano says that not only during milk production but also during the secretion of milk, a lot of calories are burned. There are only a few periods when a woman's body prioritizes burning fat in her lower body, and pregnancy and lactation are among them. Therefore, appropriate physical exercise, good and regular eating habits, and breastfeeding will help you lose weight.

Some women seem to eat all the time, sitting still all day, snacking while watching TV at night, and indulging in sweets without restraint, yet they never seem to gain weight. Even after a period of vacation, they can still easily fit into their slimmest jeans. Isn't that unfair? Because there are also women who hardly eat anything, carefully consuming every crumb of bread they swallow. They take walks whenever they have time and never eat while watching TV, but for them, weight gain is as inevitable as hair growing.

If you unfortunately belong to the group that can't stay slim no matter what you eat, don't blame yourself; it's not your fault. It's due to your genes.

The Fat Trap

Yes, it's their ancestors' genes that send many women to the battlefield of struggling with obesity. But don't think that your inherent disadvantages can make you despair and indulge in tempting pastries. Your genes may be against you for weight loss, but you can still fight it, just with more effort than other women. Dr. Barbara Hansen, a professor of physiology and director of the Obesity and Diabetes Research Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, sees it this way.

It's a common perception that obese women tend to overeat. But a study conducted in the late 1980s and early 1990s suggests otherwise. Obese women don't necessarily eat more than slimmer women. On the contrary, obese women are born with certain genetic material that makes them resist the temptation of delicious food, and here's the evidence:

For 100 days, six days a week, researchers provided twins with 1,000 more calories than normal. While everyone overate, some gained more weight than others. The weight gain was the same for each pair of twins.

In another study, twin sisters were separated and given different foods. Despite the differences in diet and exercise habits, they gained the same amount of weight. American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Latinos, and African Americans seem to store fat more easily than other races. Researchers speculate that they may possess genes for natural "thrift," which allow the body to efficiently store energy when food is plentiful to help them survive periods of hunger.

Between Women

The Genetic She Rejects

Robin Bright, a graduate student in her twenties from a small town in Pennsylvania, particularly cherishes some family heirlooms: a beautiful set of tableware from her mother, a handmade comforter from her grandmother. But there's one thing she doesn't want to accept: a physique trait inherited from her family—thick thighs.

I never tried to lose weight, but I knew my legs would eventually become bulky. I always looked at my relatives and asked myself, "Will I look like them someday?"

This awful genetic predisposition was like a curse, constantly haunting me, a belief I held firmly. I convinced my mother to take up gymnastics, and she did, and she started to lose weight, but her thighs remained the same. I realized I had to prevent excess fat from accumulating on my thighs, so I started exercising constantly.

In high school, I always ran on the track and in the fields. In college, many classmates ran with me, but my attention inevitably remained drawn to my thighs. I found that years of intensive running and rowing had significantly improved my physique. But my thighs had become thick, muscular stumps. So, in the summer, I found a job at a swimming pool—a lifeguard.

That summer, I swam for 45 minutes every morning. I quickly discovered I had found the solution. By the end of that summer, the swimming pool workouts had indeed slimmed down my legs.

Now, I'm busy pursuing my master's degree, and my schedule is always very tight. I can't always do aerobics or swimming, but I still exercise regularly. I walk almost everywhere, and when I have to drive, I always make it a habit to park as far away as possible so I can walk further. I also always take the stairs instead of the elevator. These seemingly insignificant daily habits have been a huge help in my fight against fat.