Whether you have recently lost a job, started a new one, have any kind of crisis in your life (and who doesn't?) the added stress can make it difficult to lose weight. Stress causes your adrenal gland to secrete more Cortisol (the stress hormone). Cortisol can increase your appetite, but also stimulates your body's release of the fat-storing hormone insulin. The result: Your body holds on to its fat stores as hard as it can, even if you're eating less than before.
Anyone that has struggled with Cushing's Disease can tell you what a MAJOR impact cortisol can have on weight gain. Hormones regulate almost every cell and organ, and function in our body. In an earlier post we mentioned the hormone ghrelin as a hormone that stimulates appetite. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone” due to excess cortisol being excreted during times of physical and physiological stress. Cortisol has been shown to not only affect weight gain, but also where weight is put on. An elevation in cortisol levels has been shown to cause fat deposition in the abdominal area. A high amount of fat in the abdominal area has been correlated with cardiovascular disease, heart disease and stroke.
This was a brief explanation about how high cortisol levels and weight gain are related to each other. High levels of cortisol for a prolonged duration doesn't just cause weight gain, but also causes muscle pain, premature aging, insomnia etc. Cortisol release in blood flow increases when a person is under stress.
Through the science of getting thin a new product has been introduced that acts favorably with the glandular system of the body to nutritionally support optimal levels of weight related hormones including Cortisol and Grehlin. The product , called Transfigure has been developed to synergistically work with the other products in SISEL’s Slim & Slender Rapid Weight Loss System. It is exciting to know that science is working to make things easier in life, and explain some of the many factors that make losing weight so difficult.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Metabolism and Weight
Many of us find it harder and harder to lose weight, even that five pounds we used to shed in a week for a new party dress. Remember those days?
"If you never had problems losing or maintaining your weight in your 20s or even in your early 30s, you may not be ready for what happens next,” warns Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “Your metabolism slows by 5 percent each decade. Compared to age 25, you’ll burn about 100 fewer calories a day at 35 and 200 fewer at 45. Do nothing, and you could gain eight to 12 pounds a year.”
With age, muscle mass diminishes and so does your metabolic rate (the number of calories your body burns throughout the day, whether you’re sleeping, sitting, or sprinting to catch a bus). " (From GoodhouseKeeping)
In fact as you age your basal metabolic rate (bmr) drops by two per cent for every decade of your life. Also, you lose 3.2kg (7lbs) of lean body mass with every decade, which is replaced by fat. Therefore, as you get older you need to change what you do to stay fit, slim and toned - you need to do more exercise to turn back the clock.
Another thing that affects metabolism is smoking. We all know NOW is the time to quit...but what will it do to our weight? The nicotine in cigarettes acts as an appetite suppressant. The nicotine may slightly increase your metabolism as well. When you quit smoking, your appetite and metabolism return to normal — which may lead you to eat more and burn fewer calories. Also, your ability to smell and taste food improves after you quit smoking. This can make food more appealing, which may lead you to eat more. And if you substitute snacking for smoking, the calories may quickly add up. (Mayo Clinic)
Considering all of the facts, it is only reasonable that science would start working on ways to help moderate these changes in metabolism. The incredible progress made here can help attain and maintain a healthy weight.
"If you never had problems losing or maintaining your weight in your 20s or even in your early 30s, you may not be ready for what happens next,” warns Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “Your metabolism slows by 5 percent each decade. Compared to age 25, you’ll burn about 100 fewer calories a day at 35 and 200 fewer at 45. Do nothing, and you could gain eight to 12 pounds a year.”
With age, muscle mass diminishes and so does your metabolic rate (the number of calories your body burns throughout the day, whether you’re sleeping, sitting, or sprinting to catch a bus). " (From GoodhouseKeeping)
In fact as you age your basal metabolic rate (bmr) drops by two per cent for every decade of your life. Also, you lose 3.2kg (7lbs) of lean body mass with every decade, which is replaced by fat. Therefore, as you get older you need to change what you do to stay fit, slim and toned - you need to do more exercise to turn back the clock.
Another thing that affects metabolism is smoking. We all know NOW is the time to quit...but what will it do to our weight? The nicotine in cigarettes acts as an appetite suppressant. The nicotine may slightly increase your metabolism as well. When you quit smoking, your appetite and metabolism return to normal — which may lead you to eat more and burn fewer calories. Also, your ability to smell and taste food improves after you quit smoking. This can make food more appealing, which may lead you to eat more. And if you substitute snacking for smoking, the calories may quickly add up. (Mayo Clinic)
Considering all of the facts, it is only reasonable that science would start working on ways to help moderate these changes in metabolism. The incredible progress made here can help attain and maintain a healthy weight.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Are We Battling Biology or Bad Habit? Hormone may cause Obesity
This is from an article at Science Daily.com:
Action Of Ghrelin Hormone Increases Appetite And Favors Accumulation Of Abdominal Fat
"ScienceDaily (May 26, 2009) — The ghrelin hormone not only stimulates the brain giving rise to an increase in appetite, but also favours the accumulation of lipids in visceral fatty tissue, located in the abdominal zone and considered to be the most harmful. This is the conclusion of research undertaken at Metabolic Research Laboratory of the University Hospital of Navarra, published recently in the International Journal of Obesity......
It is precisely this accumulated fat in the region of the abdomen that is deemed to be most harmful, as it is accompanied by comorbilities, visceral obesity being related to higher blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Moreover, being located in the abdominal zone and in direct contact with the liver, this type of fatty tissue favours the formation of liver fat and increases the risk of developing resistance to insulin. Normally, on being associated with hypertension, high levels of triglycerides, resistance to insulin and hypercholesterolemia, visceral fat favours the metabolic syndrome, the researcher pointed out."
Japanese scientists discovered ghrelin in 1999. A year later, American researchers found that it drives appetite.
Ghrelin is mainly created in the stomach, where it circulates in the blood, eventually sending a message to the brain to stimulate appetite. The Implication is that this is one of the ways in which the body fights against weight loss, which might help explain why millions of yo-yo dieters can’t keep the weight off. It works to keep up the weight..for survival purposes.
With this knowledge there has been product development that can decrease the effect of ghrelin by up to 40% helping to curb the appetite. Obesity is becoming a major health issue and understanding the science of getting thin can help develop aids to work against obesity and help people lose weight and keep it off.
Action Of Ghrelin Hormone Increases Appetite And Favors Accumulation Of Abdominal Fat
"ScienceDaily (May 26, 2009) — The ghrelin hormone not only stimulates the brain giving rise to an increase in appetite, but also favours the accumulation of lipids in visceral fatty tissue, located in the abdominal zone and considered to be the most harmful. This is the conclusion of research undertaken at Metabolic Research Laboratory of the University Hospital of Navarra, published recently in the International Journal of Obesity......
It is precisely this accumulated fat in the region of the abdomen that is deemed to be most harmful, as it is accompanied by comorbilities, visceral obesity being related to higher blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Moreover, being located in the abdominal zone and in direct contact with the liver, this type of fatty tissue favours the formation of liver fat and increases the risk of developing resistance to insulin. Normally, on being associated with hypertension, high levels of triglycerides, resistance to insulin and hypercholesterolemia, visceral fat favours the metabolic syndrome, the researcher pointed out."
Japanese scientists discovered ghrelin in 1999. A year later, American researchers found that it drives appetite.
Ghrelin is mainly created in the stomach, where it circulates in the blood, eventually sending a message to the brain to stimulate appetite. The Implication is that this is one of the ways in which the body fights against weight loss, which might help explain why millions of yo-yo dieters can’t keep the weight off. It works to keep up the weight..for survival purposes.
With this knowledge there has been product development that can decrease the effect of ghrelin by up to 40% helping to curb the appetite. Obesity is becoming a major health issue and understanding the science of getting thin can help develop aids to work against obesity and help people lose weight and keep it off.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
One of the Biggest Obstacles to Weight Loss
One of the necessities of losing weight is research into why we gain it and can't lose it. One of the common causes or contributors to obesity is Metabolic Syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome What is it??
Syndrome X. Sounds mysterious, doesn't it? Syndrome X, also known as metabolic syndrome, describes a cluster of metabolic conditions that may put you at risk for a host of serious diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And although Syndrome X implies something secret, health care providers know more than ever before about the dangers associated with it.
Major health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance (EGSIR), and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), have slightly different definitions of metabolic syndrome. The WHO defines metabolic syndrome as:
•High insulin levels plus any 2 of the following: abdominal obesity, body mass index of 30 kg/m2, or waist circumference of 37 inches
•High triglycerides (fatty deposits in the blood)
•Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Reference for definition: Stop Chronic Disease
Thankfully there are new developments if the Science of Getting Thin!! They are developing products right now. Products are available now through research to work in a four part weight loss system with some incredible benefits, even for those of us not over weight. The first two products are being released now:
1. ThermoCharge
Two powerhouse blends team up to ThermoCharge your body and lose unwanted pounds. Studies have shown impressive, sustainable weight loss, including that tough-to-lose visceral fat inside the abdomen. Burn more calories as you rev your metabolism—even your basal metabolic rate. ThermoCharge combats Metabolic Syndrome, one of the biggest obstacles to weight loss.
After workouts, it assists in reducing fatigue and sore muscles to speed your recovery. This phenomenal formula supports cardiovascular health and improved circulation. It’s even an indigestible skin care supplement that may reduce wrinkles, eliminate freckles, and dramatically improve skin texture. Optimize the results of your efforts to eat right and exercise with this incredible new product .
• Promotes progressive, significant weight loss
• Targets stubborn visceral fat*
• Increases thermogenesis*
• Increases basal metabolic rate*
• Supports cardiovascular and circulatory health*
• Reduces post-exercise fatigue and speeds recovery*
• Promotes healthy, efficient digestion*
• Improves skin health, reducing the visible signs of aging*
They have impressive proof of these claims, including CAT Scans showing the abdominal fat loss after just 10 weeks .
2. Diminish (Appetite Suppressant and so much more...)
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did I eat that?” Some people eat out of habit, boredom or frustration, even if they don’t feel hungry. Stress and anxiety can also lead to compulsive overeating. Then, when stress leads to weight gain, people try to stop overeating by restricting certain foods, which leads to more stress and anxiety for those who find comfort in food. Diminish can help anxious snackers and compulsive eaters by increasing satiety, decreasing stress, and improving emotional health.*
• Helps satisfy appetite, leading to weight loss*
• Helps reduce stress-related cravings, leading to weight loss*
• Promotes a positive mood*
This is just the beginning of the Science of Getting Thin. So much is being learned to help stop obesity and improve the odds of permanent weight loss.
Metabolic Syndrome What is it??
Syndrome X. Sounds mysterious, doesn't it? Syndrome X, also known as metabolic syndrome, describes a cluster of metabolic conditions that may put you at risk for a host of serious diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And although Syndrome X implies something secret, health care providers know more than ever before about the dangers associated with it.
Major health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance (EGSIR), and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), have slightly different definitions of metabolic syndrome. The WHO defines metabolic syndrome as:
•High insulin levels plus any 2 of the following: abdominal obesity, body mass index of 30 kg/m2, or waist circumference of 37 inches
•High triglycerides (fatty deposits in the blood)
•Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Reference for definition: Stop Chronic Disease
Thankfully there are new developments if the Science of Getting Thin!! They are developing products right now. Products are available now through research to work in a four part weight loss system with some incredible benefits, even for those of us not over weight. The first two products are being released now:
1. ThermoCharge
Two powerhouse blends team up to ThermoCharge your body and lose unwanted pounds. Studies have shown impressive, sustainable weight loss, including that tough-to-lose visceral fat inside the abdomen. Burn more calories as you rev your metabolism—even your basal metabolic rate. ThermoCharge combats Metabolic Syndrome, one of the biggest obstacles to weight loss.
After workouts, it assists in reducing fatigue and sore muscles to speed your recovery. This phenomenal formula supports cardiovascular health and improved circulation. It’s even an indigestible skin care supplement that may reduce wrinkles, eliminate freckles, and dramatically improve skin texture. Optimize the results of your efforts to eat right and exercise with this incredible new product .
• Promotes progressive, significant weight loss
• Targets stubborn visceral fat*
• Increases thermogenesis*
• Increases basal metabolic rate*
• Supports cardiovascular and circulatory health*
• Reduces post-exercise fatigue and speeds recovery*
• Promotes healthy, efficient digestion*
• Improves skin health, reducing the visible signs of aging*
They have impressive proof of these claims, including CAT Scans showing the abdominal fat loss after just 10 weeks .
2. Diminish (Appetite Suppressant and so much more...)
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did I eat that?” Some people eat out of habit, boredom or frustration, even if they don’t feel hungry. Stress and anxiety can also lead to compulsive overeating. Then, when stress leads to weight gain, people try to stop overeating by restricting certain foods, which leads to more stress and anxiety for those who find comfort in food. Diminish can help anxious snackers and compulsive eaters by increasing satiety, decreasing stress, and improving emotional health.*
• Helps satisfy appetite, leading to weight loss*
• Helps reduce stress-related cravings, leading to weight loss*
• Promotes a positive mood*
This is just the beginning of the Science of Getting Thin. So much is being learned to help stop obesity and improve the odds of permanent weight loss.
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