The Sneaky Saboteur of Your Fat Loss Journey: It’s Not What You Think! “Is more standing the answer?” Part2:

Introduction:

Howdy, entrepreneurs! Pull up a (standing?) desk and get ready for another session of myth-busting and science-backed revelations. You might recall our last tango with the silent saboteur of fat loss, which was quite a ride! Well, hold on to your swivel chairs, because this time we’re standing up to the idea of… well, standing up!

Let’s begin with the hot topic these days: standing desks. The theory goes like this: sitting is the new smoking, so standing must be the equivalent of eating an apple a day, right? Well, it’s not exactly that simple. Studies have found that standing doesn’t notably improve insulin sensitivity, plasma glucose levels, or fat oxidation compared to sitting. Don’t get me wrong – standing isn’t as bad for your blood vessels, and it gives you a measly 6% boost in resting metabolic rate. But is it the magic bullet for fat loss? Probably not. When standing, you burn just 8 more calories per hour than sitting.

To put things into perspective, let’s say your business runs a little longer and you stand an extra hour. Congratulations, you’ve burned off about one tenth of a banana! Now, try walking for an hour instead, which can burn 210 calories – equivalent to half a McDonald’s cheeseburger! Plus, walking keeps up your muscle LPL activity for better fat oxidation.

A word of caution about standing though: prolonged standing can lead to its own set of problems – sore feet, leg swelling, back pain, and even varicose veins. That’s why experts suggest that there’s no substitute for good old movement.

Now you might be wondering, how much activity is needed to keep the fat oxidation rolling? The answer is around 8,500 steps a day. It’s simple – walk about 3.8 miles a day and keep your LPL levels up for maximum fat oxidation during exercise. Don’t get me wrong, short high-intensity activities like 4-second cycling sprints every hour could also help. But walking seems a lot less torturous, doesn’t it?

As we dive deeper, you might be curious about what causes exercise fat block on a molecular level. The research is ongoing, but LPL activity seems to decrease by 90% with inactivity. This could be why those with higher body fat levels don’t see immediate results when they start exercising. I know how frustrating this can be – you’ve put in all the effort, and the scale isn’t budging! But keep in mind, your body needs time to adjust and optimize LPL in muscle to burn fat effectively. This isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon.

The balance between proteins like AMPK and mTOR also comes into play in fat oxidation. AMPK is activated during aerobic exercise, promoting fat burning and mitochondria formation, but it inhibits mTOR, which is crucial for muscle protein synthesis and muscle gains. Over time, AMPK and mTOR can get out of balance with age. But guess what helps restore the balance? Yes, exercise!

To get the most out of your exercise routine, you could also consider natural AMPK activators like resveratrol, quercetin, EGCG from green tea, curcumin, lipoic acid, and of course, the time-tested method of fasting. These help boost AMPK release and optimize LPL activity, keeping the fat-burning process in full swing.

Conclusion:

To wrap it up, standing might be a step up from sitting, but movement is the real key to healthy living and fat loss. It’s not about being static in one position, but about incorporating more dynamic activities into our routines – just like how we keep innovating and staying agile in our entrepreneurial journeys. Remember, the path to a healthier body isn’t always through a standing desk, but rather, a walk in the park!

Many Blessing Friends,

Frank Gomez

Doctor/Entrepreneur

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