Fri, Nov-22-02, 08:13
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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The hormone cortisol is what has been linked to the storing of fat around the abdomen, particularly in lean women.
Cortisol is released under conditions of stress; be it emotional or phsyiological (such as losing your job, or a loved one, getting caught in traffic or after a very long and intense workout). Short bursts of cortisol are not a problem, as long as the body returns to normal afterward. Excessive amounts of cortisol also suppress the immune system and have been linked to CVD and diabetes. Insulin, on the other hand, neutralizes cortisol; the prime reason that bodybuiders use insulin in a controlled manner after a workout to get the body back into an anabolic state.
Nautas, I think that being so very close to your goal you're into some very fine tweaking; men typically have a hard time with that particular area (just as women have a hard time with fat stored around the thighs and butt), it's usually the last to go. I am sure that increasing your water intake will make a difference, just how much I'm not sure.
Nat
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