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Hormones, nutrition and fat loss
December 12, 2011 1 Comment
Nutrition plays a vital role in all weight loss and fat loss goals. I make sure all of my clients are provided with day to day meal plans. There are two contributing factors which make up the content of the meals plans:
(1) Your hormonal profile and (2) your goal…
Your hormones play a vital role in where you store fat aswell as how efficiently you burn it. Identifying your hormonal imbalances by highlighting your areas of fat storage is step one, these results are attained from your initial assessment. Different body types will store fat in different places which is why a nutrition plan best suited to you wont suit your neighbor. With a plan suited to your hormonal profile and genetic body type, you can increase your rate of fat loss, reduce fat from specific areas of your body and change your body shape for the long term.
I deal closely with certain hormones which are repeated offenders when it comes to stubborn body fat. Shifting fat from the stomach area is linked to a hormone called insulin which is managed via the use of eating the right type of carbohydrates for your body type. Some bodies can tolerate more carbohydrates than others which is why it is vital that your meal plans suit your type so fat loss is maximized.
Cortisol is a key hormone which is equally as involved in the fat loss process. As our natural stress radar, cortisol has many important roles which keep us alive and well, however, when over produced through poor nutrition, lack of sleep, excessive cardiovascular exercise and alcohol, shifting fat from the abdominals will become an uphill struggle. Making the right food choices can dramatically improve this.
Our sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone are equally important when it comes to dropping fat and increasing your health. The roles of these hormones reverse when dealing with men and women. What you may not know is that men also have oestrogen and women have testosterone, albeit in very small amounts. Nevertheless, it is there for a reason and has a role. More importantly, for women, maintaining a high natural level of oestrogen is extremely important for fat loss particularly around the back of the arms, legs and bum. For men, maintaining a high natural level of testosterone is key for lasting fat loss, gains in strength and health. The right food choices and a structured exercise programme are often all that stands in your way from providing your body with the right fuel and stimulus to force change.
The 3 different body types (ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph) often share similar hormonal imbalances based on fat storage distribution so it is extremely important that your nutrition plan honors this. Certain types of proteins, varying grams of carbohydrates, meal times, certain foods to avoid, snacking options, food breakdowns on days of training versus non training and recommended calories are all considered before meal plans are created for you.
How much thought have you put into your day to day nutrition?
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