Losing weight is often a problem. Nutritionist Uwe Knop reveals two techniques that will help you lose weight.
“Secret fat burners” to help you lose weight – do they exist?
In addition to common approaches to long-term weight loss such as individualized dietary changes, regular exercise and perseverance, two other aspects play an important role that anyone wishing to lose weight should consider.
These two “hidden fat burners” are “unconscious movement” and “brown adipose tissue”. Individually or in combination, they can help you burn a few hundred extra calories every day.
About the author
Uwe Knop, born in 1972, is a qualified nutritionist, author and lecture speaker at professional associations, companies and medical training courses. His current book “ EATING RIGHT” was published in August 2024.
“Brown fat”: how does it burn more calories?
Brown adipose tissue contains a large number of mitochondria, known as “man’s little power plants”. These mitochondria have the unique ability to convert fat directly into heat, which provides them with a heating function. In contrast, white adipose tissue is commonly known and unwanted to accumulate in areas such as the abdomen, legs and buttocks. It serves mainly as energy storage and contributes to weight gain. Brown adipose tissue, on the other hand, has the ability to release excess energy in the form of heat.
Because of these properties, brown adipose tissue is being intensively researched. Some even see it as a way to radically change the situation and achieve sustainable weight loss. One possible method of increasing the activity of the “brown fat burner” could be, for example, staying naked in a cold environment. However, this is difficult to realize in practice.
What is fidgeting and how does it help to lose weight?
The term “fidgeting” refers to the many small, unconscious movements in everyday life. Examples are wiggling your foot and tapping your fingers. These involuntary motor actions can burn a significant amount of extra calories throughout the day. The amount depends on duration, intensity, and whether you are a “natural fidgeter,” meaning someone who naturally makes a lot of these small movements.
This process can actually help burn energy. However, the exact amount of fuel burned is difficult to estimate and varies greatly from person to person. It is believed that if a person fidgets frequently and intensely, several hundred calories can be burned in a day.
However, it is hardly possible to consciously activate this “extra calorie booster”. Some people consciously suppress their anxiety because they feel awkward in social situations. This should not be done under any circumstances, especially if you want to lose weight. Instead, the motto is: Let the anxiety out!
Sustained weight loss and weight maintenance: this is crucial
For successful weight loss, it is essential to adapt your diet to your individual needs. It is important to plan carefully, reflect and be patient to achieve long-term results.
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