Special thanks to John Gunstad, professor with the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University, for speaking with us about his cutting-edge research on how losing weight affects brain function. Following is the transcript of the video: Here’s what losing weight does to your body and brain. During the first week, you may find it easy to lose weight by simply switching to a healthier diet. But as your metabolism adjusts, you won’t burn as many calories as you used to. So losing additional weight will become harder. Making matters worse, as the fat melts away, you’ll start to experience an increase in appetite. After a meal, fat cells release a hormone called leptin into the bloodstream. This surge in leptin levels signals to your brain you’re full and should stop eating. But with less overall fat, people who lose weight show a measurable dip in leptin. Brain scans of obese patients who had lost 10% of their body weight revealed that less leptin leads to increased activity in regions of the brain that control our desire to eat. The result isn’t just an increased appetite but an even stronger urge to eat fatty, high-calorie foods, because your brain is trying to restore the body’s leptin levels to normal. However, fighting that early impulse to gorge on pizza and donuts is worth it in the long run. Besides the decreased risk of heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, scientists studying overweight people discovered that losing just one pound of body weight reduces four pounds of pressure on knee joints. Losing excess weight also reduces strain on the blood vessels, increases blood flow to the brain, and boosts overall brain function. Several studies have shown that people who underwent weight-loss surgery saw an improvement in memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills in as soon as three months. Plus, brain scans indicate that people who lost weight and kept it off for nine months reacted differently when shown images of high-calorie foods than before they lost the weight. The brain regions that process reward, motivation, and taste didn’t react as strongly, whereas the areas that promote overall self-control had a boost in activity. So fighting those cravings early on might make them easier to control later. Turns out — like anything else — losing weight can get easier with practice. —————————————————— #Weight #WeightLoss #TechInsider Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to’s, gaming, science, digital culture, and more. Subscribe to our channel and visit us at: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai TI on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_insider/ TI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSIDER on Snapchat: https://insder.co/2KJLtVo —————————————————— What Losing Weight Does To Your Body And Brain | The Human Body

What Losing Weight Does To Your Body And Brain | The Human Body
- Post author:
- Post published:June 2, 2021
- Post category:Uncategorized
- Post comments:0 Comments
You Might Also Like

What Are Legal Steroids & How to Choose the Best One For Your Needs

Behrouz – The Biryani that was Worth a War, is Definitely Worth a Try! Use Code BHR15 & Get 15% Off

It’s time to try new investment options like Mutual Funds.

Wall Sit

Opposing Muscle group workout By: Caroline Gryder

Early Warning Signs Of Liver Disease

Blood Pooling: Cardiovascular Physiology

Spa Products Video – 3

How do fertility drugs work? – Dr. Sangeeta Gomes

Lipid Catabolism

Top Vegan Protein Sources (Plant-Based) | Dr. Berg

Difference Between Cardio Endurance & Muscular Endurance : Around the Gym

TDEE & BMR

What does pantoprazole mean?

Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation Video – 14

Overweight & Obesity Video – 1

My PreWorkout & Postworkout & Overall Nutrition Talk (Vlog 277)

The Best Pre-Workout Stretching Warm Up Routine. Burn 20% more Calories

Stability Ball Reverse Hyper Extension

Cricket Video – 1

CHEST (PECS) – Flat Bench Press

Incredible Quran Scientific Miracle: Human Body Clay Composition

Human Body, Body Building Muscle Building Anatomy Physiology Video – 23

The Rock’s CHEST WORKOUT ROUTINE

What is Renal Hypertension & Renal Stenosis with its management? – Dr. Pallavi Patri

BTEC PE – Components of Physical Fitness

Testosterone & Androgenic Effects Video – 16

Yoga Guide Video – 1

Amino acid Catabolism…

Neuropsychiatry Video – 1

What is BMR ? BMR means what ?

Bodybuilding biceps exercises with dumbbells — alternate hammer curl

Dementia Video – 2

Acne | Nucleus Health

Biceps Exercises: Barbell Curls

Human Body, Body Building Muscle Building Anatomy Physiology Video – 34

Endocrinology – Overview

Abscess Basics: Part 2a

Law 3: Train to Lose | 10 Laws of Muscle-Building

Top 5 Atrafen Pm Review Or Weight Loss Products That Work Fast V81

Bodybuilding Nutrition, Diet Recipes & Workout – 33
