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10 things that a woman’s body does
Posted under female workoutHere are our top 10 things that every women should know to help yourself feel, look, and live better.
What your body does when you try a fad diet
Fad diets make women think they’re on the right track to lose weight fast. The truth is that after a few days of lowering food intake, your metabolism starts to drop rapidly. That’s because your brain senses that there is not enough food eaten. The food scarcity tells your body to desperately hold on to the fat stores it has, and then starts to burn lean muscle tissue for energy. When muscle tissue is burned for fuel, it ultimately increases your percentage of body fat. A low calorie diet posed on your body for several days depletes levels of omega 3 in your brain as well. Roughly 30 percent of the brain is made up of these fats. Without sufficient omega 3 in your brain, you are very prone to depression.
What you can do:
Nothing beats small frequent meals as the most healthiest and effective way to lose weight. Constant small, balanced meals and snacks every few hours steers your brain away from starvation panic mode. It is also better to never ever drop below 1,200 calories per day.
What your body does when you pass scrimp on sleep
Even one night of less than the recommended eight hours of sleep makes you feel crankier and generally down. Inadequate number of hours of sleep makes it more difficult to process complex information. It tends to make you want to more food beyond reach. It means you are likely to reach for simple carbohydrates like sweets to give you that quick fix. Why? Your body wants to refuel itself fast in any way it can get it. Another thing that your body does when it does not get enough rest is that it produces less growth hormone that is a substance that enables tissues to regenerate and repair themselves thus keeping you younger for a longer time.
What you can do:
Always aim to have the recommended number of hours that is no fewer than seven hours for women. The exact amount of rest may vary from individual to individual. Men needs more hours of sleep compared to women. Men have to sleep closer to eight hours.
What your body does when you eat a fatty meal
Fast food is generally high in sodium, saturated fats, trans fat and sugar in desserts. In the instant a bacon cheeseburger enters your system, the saturated and trans fat cause blood vessels to constrict. It stays that way for about four hours, boosting blood pressure and reducing blood flow and oxygen supply. For most people who are on a regular “fast food” diet, eating another fatty meal after the four hours are up makes the cycle happen again. You don’t want to be someone who walks around with tightened arteries, a predisposing for heart disease.
What you can do:
We get it that sometimes cravings kicks thus making you run to the nearest fast food chain. It is healthy to give in to cravings but only in rare occasions, not a regular thing.
What your body does when you drink a glass of wine
Study after study can link light drinking to a healthier heart. It could be wine, beer, or other hard liquors. One study highlighted that possible reason: After one drink, of 4 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor, makes your blood vessels relax. The minimal amount of wine or other liquors is a good thing but try not to go overboard. A second drink stresses your circulatory system. Men and women differ a lot when it comes to digesting alcohol. Men have more of an alcohol-digesting enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase than women. Much of the alcohol enters your bloodstream than it does for men. It means that women have lower tolerance for alcohol and makes women drunker quicker. Once the booze hits your brain, your reaction time and ability to process information slow down. Your liver has to work double time as it pulls away form its work to clear out toxins to focus on neutralizing the alcohol. Research suggests that alcohol may be two or three time riskier for a woman’s liver than a man’s regardless if both genders drink the same amount.
What you can do:
It is better to drink a glass of wine a day than none all week and gulp down seven glass of wine on one Saturday night.
What your body does when you kiss someone
Your body produces powerful reactions when you touch someone. A study made by Swiss researchers found that young women who get brief shoulder rubs from their partners before a stressful event have lower heart rates and level of stress hormones than women who didn’t get massages. The act of touching triggers the release of oxytocin or a hormone that boosts feelings of closeness and reduces the perception of pain. All of this happens whether you kiss, cuddle, hold hands, or make love.
What you can do:
You know what to do in this matter. The simple act of hugging your loved one is enough to lower your heart rate and lower stress levels. For married couples, it is always encourage having that physical level of intimacy for bond, happiness, and health reasons.
What your body does when you overdo caffeine
It takes only minutes for caffeine to take effect. When you slug down more than about 250 milligrams or 8 ounces of cups of coffee n a couple of hours, your body pumps out stress hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol that increases heart rate, tense muscles and push blood pressure higher. Caffeine kick makes your brain alert but don’t overdo it though. You will likely to experience a big crash later.
What you can do:
A caffeine buzz is a good thing when you sip it in small amounts throughout the day. Keep in mind t drink caffeine about 400 milligrams a day. Steer away from caffeine after 3:00 pm not unless you want to disrupt your body clock for sleeping.
What your body does when you out for a jog
Do not believe reports that exercise does not help lose weight. Cardio exercises like jogging, biking, running or fast walking will help you lose weight. It is good fro both the body and mind. When you head out for a jog: more blood flows to your muscles right away and they start to work efficiently. As you continue to exercise, the muscle fibers in your heart are strengthened. Lastly, there is a rush of feel-god endorphins that puts you in a more positive, happy mood. The good effects of exercise drop your risk for heart problems and cancer. As an added bonus, your metabolism continues to be high for a few hours after exercise. You remain to burn extra calories by walking home or just resting.
What you can do:
No drug or diet pills could ever beat exercise. It is the most powerful and safest drug you can take for your health. Get your fix three times a week at the very least.
What your body does when you stub your toe
A stubbed toe sure does sound like a very minor injury but it hurts a lot. Same intensity of pain is felt with other minor injuries such as paper cuts. Research suggests that women actually have more pain receptors on the skin than men. It is a coping mechanism that developed largely to help women endure the pain of childbirth.
What you can do:
You are probably doing the right thing to relive the pain after you stubbed your toe. Rubbing it lessens the pain by stimulating the nerves around the injury and distracting your brain.
What your body does when you’re stressed
Let’s say you found that you lost your car keys or wallet. Your body’s stress response kicks in. Stress hormones namely cortisol and epinephrine flow that makes your mind extra alert by speeding up your breathing and blood pressure. It all gets you ready to either flee the scene or fight whatever danger you are facing. Acute stresses or stress that comes not as often is not a terrible thing, such as when you have to work overtime or when you are going through a divorce. When cortisol levels get stuck on a regular basis then your heart and mind are never fully relax. Chronic stress increases your risk of heart disease, depresses your immune system and causes headaches, back pain, breakouts, and weight gain.
What you can do:
Want a quick cure? Try considering exercise. You will burn off fat and reduce the stress overload that leads to a belly pooch.