Archive for September, 2006
Sunday, September 24th, 2006
Chinese researchers report positive results using acupuncture for abdominal obesity. Improvements were seen for BMI, waist circumference and WHR.
The mechanism for this improvement is unknown, but may be related to stress reduction. Cortisol is a known appetite stimulant and also disrupts insulin sensitivity....which is highly correlated with WHR.
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Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Another study has demonstrated the relationship between visceral fat and insulin resistance.
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The researchers conclude that visceral fat causes insulin resistance. But what causes visceral fat? Insulin resistance is the primary factor. See my VAT write up for more info:
Visceral Adipose Tissue
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Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Eating more meals can help you maintain a lower body weight. This is probably due to several factors including increased thermic effect of food, lower blood glucose and insulin peaks, and improved leptin signalling.
In the following study, BMI and WHR decreased significantly along with the increase of the number of ...
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Thursday, September 21st, 2006
If losing fat is your primary goal, as opposed to athletic performance or lean mass preservation, then exercise should be performed on an empty stomach.
Researches have demonstrated that even small elevations in plasma insulin inhibit fat burning during exercise. Both protein and carbohydrates elevate insulin.
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