So you’ve decided to start a weight loss journey, and like most of us, you probably wish you could target fat loss in specific areas. Maybe you dream of a flatter belly, leaner thighs, or losing those pesky love handles. The truth stings a bit: there’s no magic bullet for targeting fat loss. Dr. Gérald Kierzek, through Doctissimo, reminds us that fat loss is as unique as our fingerprints.
Where Does The Fat Go First?
Fat loss isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It varies from person to person. As Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Harvard, told Men’s Health, “Different people lose body fat in different places and at different times.” Factors like genetics, gender, and individual body composition dictate where you’ll see the fat vanish first.
However, some general trends do exist. Dr. Kierzek notes, “The first area to lose is often the abdominal region.” On the flip side, regions like hips and thighs—particularly for women—tend to stubbornly hold onto fat. This is nature’s design for energy reserves vital for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Unfortunately, target fat loss doesn’t work. Your body calls the shots on which fat reserves to deplete first.
Can You Target Fat Loss Through Exercise?
You might think hitting the gym can pinpoint fat loss. Sadly, it’s not that simple. While you can focus on toning specific areas, this mainly builds muscle rather than shedding fat. Strength training can sculpt and firm up your problem zones, giving the illusion of localized fat loss. In reality, muscle development changes your silhouette more than fat reduction does.
Understand that target fat loss is more myth than fact. Play the long game and let your body do its thing. Consistent effort, balanced diet, and regular exercise will eventually lead to the results you crave, even if your thighs take their sweet time getting with the program.
**Un médecin révèle la partie du corps où on perd du poids en premier quand on commence un régime**
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Luce Picat
