Fat Cannot Be Transformed into Muscle: Nutritionist Reveals 2 Key Fat Loss Strategies
Muscle and fat are two different tissues. If you don't eat after exercise, you won't grow muscle! (Image provided by Cofit)
Reporter Jian Zhonghao / Composed by various reports
Fat cannot turn into muscle! In recent years, with the prevalence of fitness and the significant increase in the number of gyms, many places also set up sports centers to provide for the public, making fitness more accessible. However, many people still have many misconceptions about fitness, one of which is the belief that 'fat' can be converted into 'muscle' if you continuously lift weights, believing that thick fat can transform into muscle.
According to the nutrition team Cofit's nutritionist Lexie, the main components of muscle tissue are muscle cells, which are like a production factory that helps with exercise. Fat tissue is full of oil droplets, used for storing fat. From a fundamental perspective, they are different tissues and will not change arbitrarily. Nutritionist Lexie further likened the human body to a large bathtub, where fat is white fish and muscle is red fish – their colors will not change randomly.
Many people are confused about fitness because of these misconceptions (Image / pakutaso)
Exercise can cause weight loss or make muscle more visible because after exercise, muscle tissue is very hungry, and the body tends to send nutrients to the muscle. Over time, this increases the proportion of muscle tissue and reduces the amount of fat tissue, making the muscles appear larger.
Of course, only relying on exercise will not necessarily achieve weight loss, and the timing and content of food after exercise are also key factors. Some people mistakenly believe that not eating after exercise will achieve better weight loss. Nutritionist Lexie says that if the muscles don't receive nutrients after exercise, they won't grow, and they will even 'self-decompose.' It is recommended that people adjust according to their individual bodies and goals to avoid harming their health.
After exercise, you can choose to consume soy milk, boiled eggs, or fruit (Image / reverse screenshot from pixabay)
Exercise and diet are very personal, and the types of food needed vary depending on weight and goals. It is recommended that people do their homework before choosing an exercise and diet and set clear goals, and don't keep these misconceptions in their minds.
