The goal of long term weight loss is laudable, but for many it seems impossible. A host of huddles often stand in the way, things that are not easily overcome. Beyond motivation and finding the time to exercise, the human body actually biochemically changes when it undergoes weight gain. The body has a finite number of fat cells from birth, however, once a person gains weight these cells actually grow. Their cell walls actually stretch considerably, and permanently, so when a person loses the fat stored in these cells, they shrivel down. In doing so, this shriveling causes chemical signals … Read the rest
