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what is Stubborn Fat?

Fat cells have two receptors that inform the cell on what it is supposed to do with the fat it stores. Alpha-2 receptors tell the cell to simply store the fat for future use. Beta-2 receptors tell the cell to release the fat into the bloodstream for energy. While every fat cell has both of these receptors, there are more of one than the other in each cell. Stubborn fat deposits, or problem areas, have more fat cells with Alpha-2 receptors telling the cells to hold on to the fat. While in comparison, fat cells with more Beta-2 receptors will respond very effectively to a healthy diet and working out, by releasing their fat for use immediately. Stubborn fat deposits can affect everyone, even those who regularly exercise and follow a strict diet regimen. The weight loss industry would like us all to believe that it’s a simple equation – calories in vs. calories out. However, modern science has learned a great deal about the human body and discovered when it comes to fat cells, the body is a complex chemistry lab with varying factors determining how many fat cells a body has and where they are stored.

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