Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — The idea of eating anything you want without consequences may seem like a dream, especially if you’ve convinced yourself that you’ll burn calories in your body during your next cardio session. According to experts, the truth of the matter is that it does not matter if you exercise longer, or at a higher intensity, because exercise cannot completely reverse the results of a bad diet.
Thinness does not reflect a healthy diet
“Skinny fat” is the informal phrase used on social media to describe someone who appears thin but has a high body fat percentage. A person who exercises regularly may have little subcutaneous fat, but a lot of visceral fat, and this layer of fat is less visible because it wraps around your organs.
Dr. Colin Carriker, a physiologist and attached professor of health and human performance at High Point University in North Carolina, warned that visceral fat poses a greater risk than the outer layer of fat. The accumulation of visceral fat as a result of eating processed foods that contain a high percentage of sugar, salt, and carbohydrates can lead to the same type of risks to which an obese person is exposed.
Large amounts of visceral fat spread throughout the body can cause a disease known as atherosclerosis, in which the arteries narrow, and this blockage limits blood flow to the rest of the body’s tissues, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
There is also an increased risk of premature death if you exercise and neglect healthy eating. In one of the largest studies examining the effects of physical activity and diet quality, researchers discovered that people who exercised regularly and ate anything they wanted were more likely to die than people who exercised and made healthy food choices.
Why is it impossible to overcome a bad diet?
If you’re looking to lose weight, the key is the concept of a “calorie deficit,” i.e. burning more calories than you consume. But eating high-calorie, fatty foods regularly can be a challenge. “You’re consuming too many calories and you’re going to have to do a lot more exercise than a person can handle in the long term,” Carriker explained.
One idea is to spend more time exercising or engage in more intense exercise.
In this regard, Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, explained that this plan does not work when you have exhausted your energy, because fast food and sugary drinks are full of empty calories.
Processed foods, such as soda and candy, contain little or no nutrients. With a lack of vitamins, proteins, and fiber, which make you feel full, it will be difficult to think about exercising when you feel constantly hungry. Derocha added, “People who do not follow a nutritious diet usually feel constant hunger and mood swings, and will not have the same motivation to exercise.”
Moderation is key
Being healthy does not mean that you have to give up all the foods you enjoy eating. Derocha pointed out that people tend to denigrate some foods and feel as if they cannot eat sugar or carbohydrates, which may establish an unhealthy relationship with food.
Instead of feeling guilty about eating takeout last night or ordering dessert, Carolyn Susie, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recommends reframing your perspective.
She said that thinking about food should not be limited only to the number of calories, but rather to the type of energy it can provide you. If you have enough fiber today, see where you add more protein, omega-3s, or healthy carbs.
“It’s not a good or bad food. It’s just fuel. When you look at it from the addition standpoint rather than the restriction standpoint, it’s a healthier lifestyle to fuel yourself,” she continued.
2023-10-26 07:46:19
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