The Newly Discovered Impact of Insulin Resistance on Belly Fat (how to fix it)

Here are the key insights from Thomas DeLauer's video on the impact of insulin resistance and belly fat: 1. **Fat and Insulin Resistance**: - Body fat significantly impacts how insulin and glucose are processed in the body. Higher levels of fat are correlated with increased insulin resistance, even in individuals with high muscle mass. 2. **Role of Inflammation**: - Inflammation, marked by molecules like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, can activate pathways that impair insulin signaling. This process can lead to cells not responding effectively to insulin, thereby increasing insulin resistance. 3. **Intramyocellular Triglycerides (IMTG)**: - IMTG, or fat stored within muscle fibers, can have different effects depending on the individual's activity level. In active individuals, higher IMTG levels are linked to better athletic performance and lower insulin resistance. However, in sedentary individuals, high IMTG levels may increase insulin resistance. 4. **Physical Activity and Metabolism**: - Physical activity influences how the body uses fats and glucose. Active individuals may become efficient at using fat for energy, which can sometimes lead to less efficient glucose metabolism. 5. **Weight Loss and Insulin Sensitivity**: - A modest reduction in body weight (5-7%) can significantly improve insulin sensitivity. This highlights the importance of managing body fat to reduce insulin resistance. 6. **Practical Advice**: - Building muscle and losing excess body fat are effective strategies for improving insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health. DeLauer emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of these lifestyle changes for managing insulin resistance. These insights underscore the complex interplay between fat, muscle, and insulin resistance, and the role of lifestyle choices in managing metabolic health.

Zone 1 exercise is the key to loosing fat. Unlike higher zones the body doesn't really compensate by getting hungrier when you do zone 1. Slow walking is a great zone 1 activity, just make sure to not walk too fast. "The soleus pushup" (seated heel lifts) is a great option for people that have a seditary lifestyle and don't have time to walk a lot. Just sit in a chair (or on a bench etc..), with your feet on the floor and just lift you heels up while keeping your toes on the floor, lower your heels again and repeat. This simple exeecise is supringly effective at lowering blood sugar and it can be done for hours since the soleus muscle has amazing stamina.

Thanks a lot Thomas! Very interesting stuff! 👍👍👍

"It could come from fat first"…or it could come from other forms of inflammation first, which is what I think happened to me.

everyone should know this and watch this video - it is of utmost importance!

Nice video thanks

I’m taking notes 📝

Brief Summary: 1. Insulin Resistance: More body fat can lead to increased insulin resistance, affecting how insulin and glucose are processed. 2. Inflammation: Inflammation can disrupt insulin signaling, leading to higher insulin resistance. 3. Intramyocellular Triglycerides (IMTG): Fat stored in muscle affects insulin resistance differently based on activity level. Active people benefit more. 4. Physical Activity: Exercise improves how the body uses fats and glucose, aiding metabolism. 5. Weight Loss and Insulin Sensitivity: Losing 5-7% of body weight can significantly improve insulin sensitivity. 6. Conclusion: Building muscle and losing fat are key to better insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health. If you appreciate this summary, please don’t mind my shameless plug. I’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to check out my channel to see if it interests you! ❤️

This actually makes sense, and matches some of my experiences

Can you do a video regarding reading Signos readings? Show what a good graph looks like vs. bad? Good spikes vs bad? Thanks 🙏!

Damn TDL looking extra pumped today, TDL’s bi’s turn his long sleeves to short when he flex

At 55 I am a bit too lean and always had a high metabolism. I really have to pay attention to not drop too much in body fat and deal with just the opposite from others.

Just curious if you are looking for studies that are isolating results for men and women? What's true for the gander seems to just be used to infer what's true for the goose. Ladies have been getting the short end of that research stick for too long.

@ThomasDelauer can you please make a video about SIBO and how to heal it. Especially if it was caused by artificial sweetener overuse, like Sucralose.

How/why does belly fat cause sugar cravings, reduced energy and motivation during the following type of diet: - 3x 45 minute workouts/week - steady loss of body fat/weight - steady increase in muscle strength and endurance - no caloric deficit - no processed food - high (animal) protein with some salad and fruit, and a good amount of coconut oil - no added sugars, sweeteners, honey, grains, legumes, cooked veggies, etc. How is it possible to feel a lack of energy as if in starvation mode on an otherwise successful anti-inflammatory diet/lifestyle plan?

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Anyone know Thomas’ current fasting routine?

All that talk and the conclusion is lift weights and lose fat, never getting that 10 minutes back

The amount of videos you have done about fat loss i think every (body) has to be very thin by now 😂

This is why PCOS is such a struggle