What happens to your body when you are losing weight

Have you ever stopped to think about how fat ‘leaks’ from your body when you lose weight? No, not just from sweat. In fact, for every five kilograms of fat lost, 3.5 kilograms are exhaled from your lungs (i.e., by breathing) and the rest turns (yes) into sweat, tears, urine, and other body fluids. But losing weight doesn’t just mean saying goodbye to those extra folds in the waist or back, or belly fat, because during this process, the whole body goes through several changes. And sometimes unexpected results may appear.

At the awesome.club we find out exactly what changes happen in your body and in your brain when you lose weight and we will present everything we have researched here for you.

The first thing you feel after losing a few extra pounds is an energy boost. The reason is simple: the less you weigh, the more energy you save for other activities. In addition, weight loss improves oxygen transfer efficiency; so you won’t feel short of breath when you walk up the stairs or when you try to catch the bus running.

The brain is another organ that benefits when you lose weight. Some research has shown that losing excess fat can improve cognitive skills related to planning, strategizing and organizing. After losing weight, the brain also becomes more active, able to store new memories and, that way you will need fewer resources to remember necessary information.

The weight loss process offers another added benefit: not only will you feel healthy, you will also look healthier. Some people who have decided to lead a healthier lifestyle and lose extra weight have noticed impressive changes in their appearance. The skin has improved, no more pimples and acne, the hair has become thicker and the nails have become stronger.

Losing just one pound of body weight eliminates about eight pounds (depending, of course, on the person’s size) of pressure on the knee joints. Imagine how grateful your knees will be if you relieve them of so much burden! Also, losing weight, especially if it’s visceral fat that’s stored around the belly, can reduce symptoms of arthritis and other joint conditions.

Excess weight deteriorates the respiratory system and, if you suffer from allergies, this only exacerbates the symptoms. But as you lose weight, you start to experience milder allergies as your airways become less dense. In some cases, you may even stop using your inhaler or taking your usual medications to treat your respiratory allergies.

When you lose weight, you lose fat all over your body. and that also includes your feet. So don’t think it’s weird if your favorite shoes start to get a little baggy. Instead, you should feel happy, because now it will be easier to wear any footwear, like boots, for example, as your legs will also be thinner. And don’t forget to change the size of your rings, because your fingers will also become thinner.

As you lose weight, literally loses the fat that surrounds your body and keeps you warm. Without this extra layer, your body becomes more sensitive to temperature changes, especially in cold climates.

Another reason you start to feel cold is that your metabolic rate slows down. Your body is trying to conserve as much energy as possible because it doesn’t have a lot of extra calories. So get ready to wear more jackets and sweaters.

Your hormone levels are related to your body weight. So when you lose or gain weight, your endocrine system goes through certain changes. The increase and decrease in estrogen and testosterone levels can cause irregular menstruation, with more or less flow and even cause a shortening or lengthening of the period of the menstrual cycle.

Although obesity does not cause headaches, it increases a person’s chances of getting migraines by 50%. The most accepted theory today, supported by health experts, indicates that fat cells increase the amount of inflammation in the body. In certain situations, this inflammation can cause migraines. That’s why losing weight can reduce the intensity and amount of your headaches.

When you lose weight, your levels of leptin decrease, a hormone released by fat cells that sends signals to your brain that you’re full. While your body is trying to normalize your leptin levels, you may experience increased appetite and a strong urge to consume fatty, high-calorie foods🇧🇷 But don’t give up: those cravings will disappear once your body gets used to your new lifestyle.

Some research has determined that losing at least 5% of your body weight can help you sleep better and longer at night. It turns out that even moderate weight loss reduces excess fat around the neckwhich usually blocks the upper respiratory tract and accentuates the symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring.

As you will no longer wake up during the night, the quality of your sleep will improve significantly and this, in turn, will help you to lose weight much faster.

Have you ever tried to lose weight? What positive and negative side effects have you noticed? Share your experience in the comments section!