Free Weight Loss Tips - FAQ

What does it mean to "burn" fat?
You literally burn fat by increasing your body's heat production through a process called thermo-genesis. Your brain sends signals to the fat pads to start the process. In experiments, if the nerve connected to a certain fat pad was cut, this fat deposit would not burn fat at all.

What can increase heat production to burn more fat?
All foods can elevate your body temperature after a meal, but some do it better than others. For example, refined carbohydrates produce more after-meal heat than complex starches, high-fat foods elevate body temperature more than high-fiber foods. However, refined carbs and the like will create more energy that you can expect to burn through the enhanced thermo-genesis.

Is fat burning the ultimate means to lose weight?
No. After losing some fat, your body weight "set point" will try to force you to save more energy by making you sedentary.

Why do they often include stress management in weight loss programs?
It might seem odd because it is true that mental or physical stress does increase lipolysis. However, there is something involved in stressful situations that overcomes the fat burning activity of stress, for example, the well known overeating reaction associated with stress.