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Walk into any gym, and you’ll see the charts: color-coded diagrams showing heart rate zones with enticing labels like “fat-burning zone” and “cardio zone.” For decades, exercisers have been told that keeping their heart rate at a moderate, sustainable pace maximizes fat burning. But what if this widely accepted advice was not just oversimplified, but potentially counterproductive for long-term fat loss?Fat Burning The concept of the fat-burning zone is one of the most persistent myths in exercise science. While it’s technically true that your body uses a higher percentage of fat for fuel at lower intensities, this doesn’t necessarily translate to better fat loss results. Understanding the full picture requires looking beyond what happens during your workout to what happens throughout the rest of your day—and your life.Fat Burning This article separates fact from fiction and provides evidence-based strategies for optimizing your workouts for fat loss. Origin of the Fat-Burning…

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What is Weight Loss? Weight loss happens when your body burns more calories than you consume, called a calorie deficit. ✔ When calorie intake > calorie burn → Weight Gain ✔ When calorie intake < calorie burn → Weight Loss This “calorie deficit” can be created by: Eating according to your body’s needs Increasing physical activity Improving metabolism Reducing high-calorie foods Weight loss is NOT about starving. It is about balancing. Why Weight Loss Is Important? Losing weight is not about looks — it’s about health.Healthy weight reduces the risk of:✔ Heart disease✔ Diabetes✔ Thyroid imbalance✔ PCOS complications✔ High blood pressure✔ Joint pain✔ Fatty liver✔ Low energy & mood swings A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. How Weight Loss Actually Happens (Science-Based) Your body burns calories through: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calories burned at rest — 70% of total. Physical Activity Walking, exercise, daily work — 20%. Thermic…

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