Fat Burning Secrets for Women
Note: Kelli Calabrese is an incredible resource for many topics on fitness Her contributions to the fitness industry are far too numerous to fully mention, some include: Personal Trainer of the Year, Editor of Personal Fitness Professional, Author, Industry Presenter, & Lead Fitness Expert for www.eDiets.com and www.eFitness.com.
By Kelli Calabrese MS, CSCS
It’s not in your mind, ladies - men and women do not live in an equal world when it comes to body fat. Men, with their taller bodies and larger muscles and bones, lay claim to a faster metabolism. At puberty, girls put on fat and boys put on muscle. From fertilization to breastfeeding, women have and need more fat than men. As you read on, keep in mind that although the odds may appear to be stacked against us, we can overcome stubborn fat and make improvements to our shapes and health. First a brief explanation of the fat burning challenges women face, and then the secrets to overcoming them.
Body Fat Distribution
Women bear almost double the amount of body fat as men, primarily to help them carry and nourish babies. Fat is the major energy source needed for fetal development and protection. We have no control over where the fat cells decide to swell and shrink.
The fat cells in the lower body, where women tend to put on inches, are more prone to fat storage. The fat cells in the upper body, where men tend to carry extra weight, are more prone to releasing fat. Women who have dieted will notice that as they lose weight, body fat starts melting away from the upper body first, followed by the persevering lower body fat.
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