Weight Loss versus Fat Loss, Already Know the Difference?

Dream- Sahabat Dream likes to think that losing weight is the same as reducing fat levels in the body? It turns out that is a big mistake.

Weight loss is more about overall reduction, starting from muscle mass, water, to fat. While losing fat refers to a decrease in fat levels in the body.

So, which one is more effective in making the body slimmer?

Understanding Weight Loss

Generally, many people focus more on losing weight. Because excess weight is the main contributor to various diseases. This is because many people believe that the success of a diet program depends on body weight on the scale. However, the scale can only provide overall body weight measurements.

Weight loss has positive impacts, such as focusing on reducing calories so that exercise and healthy eating habits are maintained. On the other hand, weight loss has negative impacts, such as losing healthy muscles if macro nutrients are not planned properly.

Reducing Fat Levels

Fat is an important part of the body's composition as essential fat that is crucial for various organ functions such as the liver, kidneys, bones, and many more. In addition, fat also serves as a cushion for organs, regulates body temperature, and provides energy reserves.

Reducing fat levels focuses more on overall calorie intake by controlling the appropriate amount of macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The benefits of reducing fat levels in the body include increased insulin resistance, lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other health benefits.

On the other hand, the disadvantage of reducing fat levels in the body is the absence of significant weight loss visible in the body.

So, which one do you want to focus on? It is better to consult with a nutritionist to make your diet effective and not have negative impacts on the body.

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Tips for Eating Cookies while Maintaining Weight, So You Don't Fail Your Diet!

Dream- The first day of Eid al-Fitr 1444 H may have passed. However, there are probably still many Eid cookies left at your home because they were provided in a sufficient amount. The stack of cookies or food in the jar is certainly very tempting and hard to resist.

Not to mention the temptation when served with food or cookies when visiting relatives' houses. Usually, you will be welcomed with various cookies, chicken opor, and other Eid specialties.

All of these foods have high calories and fat that can cause diet failure if consumed excessively. Sahabat Dream needs to control the amount of food consumed to avoid weight gain during Eid.

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Through her Instagram post, Diet Coach, Velda Masili denies the statement that Eid specialties will definitely cause weight gain. Even if you still believe in that assumption, Velda shares tips for enjoying cookies while maintaining weight and controlling daily calorie intake.

“Try one first and enjoy the taste, 1 cookie contains around 50-100 calories. Take one more, another 50-100 calories, right? Already know the taste, right?" Alright, see you tomorrow,” he wrote.

If you have a lot of dry cake variants you want to try, you can consume one piece of each type and estimate the amount of calories to keep your weight under control.

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3 Simple Things That Can Cause Diet Failure

Dream- It is not difficult to get information about healthy diets on social media or the internet. You can learn virtually from various sources.

However, the tips and tricks on social media or the internet are not always suitable for you. Sahabat Dream still needs to filter the information on social media and the internet to match their body condition.

If you often search for diet information on social media or the internet, know the following 3 things to find a suitable eating pattern for your body condition.

1. Directly Imitating Diet Recipes on Social Media

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Diet recipes circulating on social media may not necessarily help you lose or gain weight. According to nutrition expert Maria Eleonora, each person has different calorie needs and body responses.

Sahabat Dream needs to calculate daily calorie needs and determine foods that have a positive impact on overall health to determine the best diet.

You can also find out the number of calories in each food ingredient using certain applications. However, keep in mind that processed foods may have different calorie and nutrient content than before.

2. Not Daring to Do Weight Training

Some people, especially women, are reluctant to do weight training because they are afraid it will make their bodies look bigger, wider, or more muscular.

However, it is not easy to make the body look muscular. Many people need to do weight training for several years to build a significant amount of muscle mass.

3. Anti White Rice

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White rice is often considered as the cause of diet failure. However, the calorie content of white rice is smaller compared to snacks or other unhealthy dishes.

It is better to consume white rice if you easily feel hungry. Especially if, in the end, you consume snacks with higher calories. Adjust your eating pattern according to your body's needs so that your body stays healthy and easily achieves the ideal weight, even if it's not instant.