Body Fat

Walking burns more fat than running for most people. This sounds wrong because running feels harder and makes you sweat more. But science tells a different story.

No exercise burns fat from one spot on your body. Your body loses fat from everywhere when you eat fewer calories than you burn.

Protein burns more calories during digestion than any other food. Your body uses 20 to 30 percent of protein calories just to break it down and absorb it.

Research from the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that 85% to 98% of women develop cellulite after puberty, when estrogen production increases. Men rarely get cellulite because they have different hormonal patterns and thicker skin.

Protein helps you lose belly fat without even trying.

Yes, you should follow the 30 30 30 rule every single day for best results.

Green tea ranks second for belly fat burning.

A 90kg person burns roughly 150 to 200 calories from a 30-minute walk. Do this every day for a month and you’ll burn an extra 4,500 to 6,000 calories.

Your body loses 3-8% of muscle mass per decade after age 30. This speeds up after 50. Women face extra challenges because dropping estrogen levels after menopause make it harder to maintain muscle.