Excess fat deposits often form in both women and men. Many try to remove them with the help of various exercises, but physical activity alone may be ineffective, writes the portal sb.by.
In order to remove the sides, you need to take care of yourself comprehensively: maintain household activity, eat right, devote time to training and monitor the state of your hormones. Nutritionist Olga Pavlova explained what factors influence fat deposits in the waist area and how to get rid of them.
According to the specialist, the appearance of fat in the waist area is primarily influenced by hormones. One of them is insulin. When its level is high, a person has an increased feeling of hunger, he actively consumes sweets and starchy foods, and constantly wants to snack. This causes rapid weight gain and swelling.
Cortisol is also one of the hormones that affects weight gain. Most often it increases in people experiencing stress, mental disorders, and depression. Also, an increase in cortisol may be associated with problems in the adrenal glands. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis. It is better not to delay a visit to a specialist, otherwise the consequences of a long-term increase in cortisol may occur – the development of steroid-induced diabetes mellitus.
Problems with sex hormones can also lead to the deposition of fatty tissue in the hips and waist, the specialist emphasized. In addition, the thyroid gland is an organ that can also affect weight gain. A person’s energy, memory, mood, and libido depend on the thyroid gland. As its functions decrease, weakness, drowsiness, depression, weight gain and swelling appear. So you should monitor your thyroid gland very carefully.
To get rid of fat on the sides, according to Pavlova, you first need to get tested for sex hormones, thyroid gland, insulin, and cortisol. After this, the endocrinologist will give recommendations on how to restore hormonal levels and put your body in order. You should also pay special attention to your diet: eliminate unhealthy foods and add to your diet those that contain a lot of protein and nutrients. And it is especially important to add physical activity to your daily schedule: both cardio and strength training. And finally, you need to normalize your sleep patterns and daily routine.
Source: Rosbalt
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