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The body is such a machine, it really is, and just like a car if one part is off it can cause a domino affect. A spike in one hormone followed by a drop in another leaves you in an imbalanced state. Naturally your body will juggle this complex balancing act, however a shift either way can sabotage yourweight loss efforts and overall well-being. The talk of these hormones and urgency to keep them balanced has been too downplayed it the fitness industry.
Insulin, yes you've heard of this I'm sure. I don't want to bore you with what it is but for the purpose of this article you may want a quick definition. Insulin is a substance whose main job is to process sugar in the bloodstream, and carry it to cells for use. Carbohydrates consumed are broken down into glucose and enter into the bloodstream. Born is the trigger that stimulates insulin production in the pancreas. The amount released depends on the amount consumed. Yes, enough of the mini science lesson and more of how this affects you and your quest to the balanced you.
I say Abdominal Fat. you sayinsert your thought here. This is the same thought you should have when considering an excess of insulin. Don't be confused; insulin does play a healthy role in several bodily functions. It is anything above this amount that becomes your problem. Too much insulin directly correlates to extra fat. Alright, so far this is pretty clear and as if this is not enough reason for you to keep this hormone in check- introducing a secondary effect of lovely insulin.
Its nighttime, you unwind after your long stress filled day. In comes Mr. Snack Attack, believe it, Insulin can cause you to consume more. Insulin can interfere with signals sent to the brain by blocking them. Leptin is your friend, your appetite suppressing leptin. How dare Insulin interferebut it does! So if we don't feel full, we eat.
Last hormone noteworthy to mention is Dopamine. That need for an addict to have more of his or her poison- that's the works of dopamine. Insulin causes an increase in dopamine. Does a need to eat something pleasurable ever come up? Consider that you are addicted to food. Okay, this may be slightly extreme or perhaps it's bang on. There is a reason why you are feeling what you are feeling and craving what you are craving. Isn't this actually a relief?
Its quite obvious that the low/no carbohydrates craziness has been positioned because the over secretion of insulin causes obesity. The idea of removing carbohydrates from our diets to avoid an excess of insulin is definitely not the solution. The importance of muscle cannot be stressed enough and the reasons are far too many to be explained here. Muscle is a significant factor to your overall health today and especially later. Restricting carbohydrates and calories will sabotage your chances of both keeping and gaining muscle and be a blow to your metabolism.
If Insulin got a bad wrap here, that's not the intention. The good is that it gives the thumbs up to use sugar for energy. Right after your workout Carbohydrates are most welcome. The increase of glucose in the blood and insulin production promotes entry of glucose and the wonderfulamino acidsinto the muscle for repair and yesgrowth! See, not all so bad, they key is balance.
The take home message here is Insulin Overload is what we need to avoid. There are many other factors that contribute to fat gain and loss, this is a major player but remember its only one. Having the right amount of insulin secreted can spare the awful highs and lows of giving into your cravings, which now you know are not just a feeling of wanting your favorite snack but a hormonal imbalance. Win the battle of hormones and say no to the vicious cycle of imbalance. Eat frequent balanced meals to avoid the highs and lows. Cut the sugar and white floured stuff out and you will see how-like a miracle- you don't even want them anymore.
The last thing you want is to become insulin resistant when your body doesn't even know how to react to your insulin levels anymore. There is no more sensitivity and in response insulin production works overtime, disaster! Next time you consume your nutrient-poor carbohydrate meal with that sugary drink or artificial sweetener remember this Insulin bugger will make you pay for it after. the cycle continues. The choice is yours.
