Whenever we eat something, our digestive system processes it and absorbs macro nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats along with micro nutrients and utilizes them for body functioning and development.
Every macro-nutrient has a specific role.
Carbohydrates are the major energy source for the body. Fats are the reserved source of energy. Proteins are the building blocks of our body cells.
What generally happens that leads to weight gain?
When we eat food the body absorbs energy from the major source (carbohydrates) keeping the other (fats) reserved. When this reserved source gets accumulated in higher amount, we gain weight. So, weight gain is directly linked to the fat stored, keeping the clinical problems aside.
Now, to reduce weight or to get back in shape we follow differentiated dietary plans. These dietary patterns impact our caloric intake and meal timing. Apart from proteins and micro nutrients, they include a certain amount of carbohydrates and fat, both the energy sources that the body requires and the result these diet plans provide, is noticeable.
Now let’s discuss what happens to the already stored fat.
It is simple to understand that if we modify our diet according to certain tested formulas or rules, we can stop gaining more weight. But during this process, we are eating too, we have not prohibited that. Isn’t it? Then how does the stored fat reserve decreases?
Whenever we go on a diet or some exercise routine, we tend to lose weight because the body does not get enough energy for its maintenance and it seeks help from the reserve energy source, therein the stored fat cells shrink. Body fat breaks down during a series of complex metabolic processes and yields energy for normal functioning and development of body.
Hence, it can be said that when a person loses weight, he/she is eating their body fat.
This is a simple explanation of how body fat and weight can be managed. To know more and to get your customized diet plan, connect with our expert dietitians here.
“Eat well and exercise, the weight will take care of itself.”