The Fat Phobia We Live With

No one can take a look at an individual and know whether or not they are fit. In fact, there are athletes out there that play on the professional level and you would think that they would be fit, but this is not true. In fact, there are some professional athletes that have to deal with heart problems, day in and day out.

In order to determine whether or not an individual is fit, one would need to get a medical exam.
Knowing if an individual is fit is determined by their family history, endurance level, strength, and their flexibility. Fat is not as dense as muscle and in volume it tends to weigh much more. In fact, it takes more space for a pound of muscle than it does for a pound of fat.

For example, if an individual is known to be fit and healthy at a particular weight, and they gain twenty pounds while continuing to work out, then this does not mean that they are no longer fit. In fact, more than likely the individual has turned fat into muscles, which is responsible for the weight gain.

If an individual has an extra inch of fat here and there, then this does not mean that they are out of shape nor obese. Just like carbohydrates and proteins, fat is considered a nutrient, which supplies more calories per each gram than any other two proteins put together. Many may not think so, but fat is essential for the body, because it provides the body with essential fatty acids.

In fact, fatty acids are not produced by the body, but instead it must be obtained from the food which you eat. The most important fatty acid that is essential for the body is known as linoleic acid, which is known to aid infants in their growth and development. Tiny molecules make up fatty acids, which help control blood pressure, inflammation, and keep blood from clotting.

The fat in your body help you to maintain healthy skin and hair, which is due to the fact that it stores essential vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. Fat is known to insulate the nerve cells in the body so that the body will have proper nerve functions. Our organs are surrounded by fat, which cushions them, so that they are protected from becoming damaged.

Fat stores the extra calories in the body, plus it keeps us warm against the cold. It also protects us from be injured by falls. Once carbohydrate calories are used by your body, then the body will use fats as the next source of energy, which can occur after about thirty minutes of light exercise.

No matter how much we benefit from the fat in our body, there still seems to be a phobia about fat. This is due to the many misconceptions that we have about it. There are pros to having some fat on your body. Not everyone was made with the ability to look absolutely ripped. So be confident in yourself and keep working out.

Author Bio: Jake is a fitness junkie who writes to let people know the importance of working out and eating right. Jake suggests checking out the P90x DVD Set or the Turbo Fire Workout.

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