Embrace a Healthy Type of Fit

(Newswire.net — April 22, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — There was an interesting movie called Phat Girlz (2006) starring Mo’Nique, and the whole premise of this romantic comedy surrounded size. It starts off showing how bigger women are constantly fat shamed in the American society and progresses to a liberating place where plus sized women are empowered to embrace their large than life awesomeness – no complaints here about a healthy dose of self love. It’s important to note however the difference between accepting who you are versus enabling unhealthy habits. 

“Updated August 31, 2017: According to the most recent data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in five states, 30 percent in 25 states, and 25 percent in 46 states,” discloses The State of Obesity, an advocacy group campaigning under the slogan Better Policies for a Healthier America. “West Virginia has the highest adult obesity rate at 37.7 percent and Colorado has the lowest at 22.3 percent. The adult obesity rate decreased in Kansas between 2015 and 2016, increased in Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, and West Virginia, and remained stable in the rest of states.” 

The Nigerian term “thick madame” was introduced to Americans in the aforementioned film as a cultural euphemism for “fat” and while it rolls of the tongue nicely, the concept of being overweight and deliberately maintaining it isn’t the best message to send. Just as an obsession with becoming a size two is detrimental, it is equally unwise to aim for the extreme opposite of the spectrum. 

“Different methods for reducing weight using reduced calorie and fat intake combined with exercise have failed to show sustained long-term effects,” explains the U.S. National Library of Medicine research paper entitled Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients. “Recent studies from various laboratories, including our own, have shown that a high fat diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (ketogenic diet) is quite effective in reducing body weight and the risk factors for various chronic diseases. The present study shows the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet.” 

Everyone can’t be the same size based on varying physiological and genetic factors but there is a healthy weight range that everyone can fit into according to their age, gender and pre-existing medical conditions. And this can be safely accomplished on the keto diet. 

The “keto” in a ketogenic diet comes from the fact that it makes the body produce small fuel molecules called “ketones”,” explains DietDoctor.com. “This is an alternative fuel for the body, used when blood sugar (glucose) is in short supply. Ketones are produced if you eat very few carbs (that are quickly broken down into blood sugar) and only moderate amounts of protein (excess protein can also be converted to blood sugar). On a ketogenic diet, your entire body switches its fuel supply to run almost entirely on fat. Insulin levels become very low, and fat burning increases dramatically. It becomes easy to access your fat stores to burn them off. This is great if you’re trying to lose weight, but there are also other less obvious benefits, such as less hunger and a steady supply of energy, keeping you alert and focused.” 

Exogenous ketones have also been developed to assist those who don’t wish or simply can’t commit to a full on ketogenic diet for whatever reason. The HealthyWiser™ KetoFast™ Supplement Powder is a well recommended addition to any beverage as it mixes with anything easily and is offered in a refreshing lemon-lime flavor. Moreover, KetoFast™ induces a healthy state of ketosis while supporting brain functions and enhancing nutrient absorption. Also, checking ketone levels is crucial so regular testing with the HealthyWiser™ Ketone Urinalysis Reagent Strips is advised.