Losing weight starts with your energy balance
To lose weight successfully, your body has to burn more calories than you take in this is what we call a calorie deficit. But it is not only about eating less: what you eat makes the difference. Protein-rich food helps you stay full longer, supports your muscle mass and stimulates your fat burning. By making smart food choices and adjusting your portions, you lose weight without extreme diets. That way you work step by step towards a slimmer and healthier body.
Your resting metabolism is the basis of fat burning
Your resting metabolism (also called BMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest even when you are doing nothing. This is the basis of your fat burning and differs per person. Muscle mass, age, sex and even your body type play a role in this. The more muscle you have, the higher your resting burn. Do you want to know how many calories your body really needs? Take the calorie test on our site and discover how you can lose weight purposefully, without eating too little.
Losing weight works differently per body type
Your body type determines how you store fat, how quickly you build muscle and how easily you lose weight. Ectomorphs often struggle to gain weight, endomorphs store fat faster around the belly and hips, and mesomorphs build muscle mass easily. By recognising your body type, you can train and eat smarter. That way you work with your body, not against it. On our site you will find an explanation of each body type and which nutrition plan suits you best.
Hormones and mindset determine your weight loss success
Hormones have a direct influence on how your body stores and burns fat. Insulin regulates your blood sugar level; with too many fluctuations your body stores fat faster. Cortisol, the stress hormone, can lead to emotional eating and fat storage around your belly. Oestrogen influences your appetite and fat distribution especially during your cycle or menopause. That is why losing weight does not work without attention to your hormonal balance. Combine that with a positive mindset, enough sleep and relaxation, and you will notice that losing weight goes more easily and more steadily.
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