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If you want to turn fat into muscle, or, more precisely, lose weight and gain muscle mass, do not rush to spend long exhausting workouts in the gym. In fact, the body is not able to simultaneously work in the reserve mode and in the mode of energy expenditure.

Men know that during strength training you are constantly hungry – in this way, the body gives a signal that it needs additional energy. In this case, calories are used to restore muscle tissue and build muscle.

According to statistics in Western countries, the average number of meals per person per day increased from 3.9 times in the late 1970s to 5.6 times in the 2010s. If earlier snacks were typical for 60% of respondents, now 96% of people consume snacks daily (often repeatedly).

Dieting is a key way to reduce calorie intake to help you lose weight and flatten your belly. Due to the peculiarities of metabolism, most men are able to lose weight and get rid of fat only with a diet – and without exercising.

According to WHO, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen dramatically from just 4% in 1975 to just over 18% in 2016. Although excess fat is formed throughout the body, it is most noticeable in the abdomen – largely through the work of hormones responsible for storing excess carbohydrate energy.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 3 adults (30.7%) are overweight. More than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) have obesity. About 1 in 11 adults (9.2%) have severe obesity. However, obesity is not only an aesthetic problem but also a health risk.

If you want to lose weight without exercising and without counting calories, you must first learn to eat mindfully. Including, you should avoid food that provokes an increase in appetite and overeating – refined carbohydrates and foods with a flavor enhancer.