Do you think weight loss is just about eating less and exercising more? Dr. Eric Berg explains that the real key to fat burning is hormonal balance, especially insulin and cortisol . Here's the complete breakdown:
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🔥 Fat-burning hormones versus fat-storing hormones: a battle of endocrine function.
|
Hormone type |
Function/Impact |
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Insulin |
Storing fat → High insulin = Inability to burn fat |
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Cortisol |
Stress hormones → convert muscle into abdominal fat |
|
Estrogen |
Excessive fat accumulation in the lower body |
|
Growth hormone ( GH ) + IGF-1 |
Promotes fat burning + anti-aging → Sleep + high-intensity exercise activation |
|
Testosterone |
Muscle gain + fat burning → requires sufficient zinc + cholesterol |
|
Glucagon |
Fat breakdown → inhibited by insulin |
|
Adrenaline |
Activated during exercise → helps burn fat |
|
Thyroxine ( T3 ) |
Controlling metabolic rate → affected by liver and kidney function + trace elements |
⚠️ Common traps that hinder fat burning
- 🍞 Small amounts of carbohydrates (such as a slice of bread) can inhibit fat burning for 48–72 hours .
- 🍷 Occasional alcohol consumption → Increased insulin levels → Fat burning stalls
- 🧃 Drinking sugary beverages after exercise → negates the overall effect of exercise.
- 🥗 Restaurant salad dressings/seed oils → trigger insulin resistance + inflammation
- 🍜 MSG ( monosodium glutamate ) → False hunger + insulin fluctuations
✅ How to lower insulin levels and activate fat burning?
|
method |
illustrate |
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low-carb diet |
Daily carbohydrate intake < 50g (recommended < 20g ) |
|
intermittent fasting |
Reduce meal frequency → lower insulin levels |
|
Apple cider vinegar |
Help stabilize blood sugar + insulin |
|
supplementary herbs |
Examples include cinnamon and Berberine (similar to Metformin but without side effects). |
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Avoid seed oil |
Replace with olive oil, butter, and coconut oil |
|
Stress reduction + sleep |
Lowering cortisol → reducing abdominal fat accumulation |
|
Supplement with Vitamin D / B1 |
Supports stress management and hormonal balance |
🧠 The true role of sports
- It contributes approximately 15% to fat loss → but can significantly reduce stress and improve sleep.
- Optimal fat-burning exercise: short bursts of high intensity (such as sprinting) + strength training
🧾 Conclusion: Don't assume "eating less = losing weight" anymore. Understanding how to regulate hormones is the key to truly burning fat.
Starting today, a hormone-driven fat loss strategy, a low-insulin + high-fat-burning lifestyle, and a health mindset based on endocrine function will lay a solid foundation for your body!
Don't let the "calorie myth" hold you back! True health comes from eating right, exercising appropriately, and taking proper care of your health! 💪🔥🧬
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr79JM1Lfcc
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
