What does it mean to be a grown woman? Women in their forties who look absolutely divine! Photo session of a woman over 50
All people, whether they like it or not, inevitably grow old, but this process is different for everyone. Those who have watched their diet all their lives, led an active lifestyle and laughed more than cried, will look an order of magnitude better with age than those who did exactly the opposite.
This order of things also applies to celebrities, with the only difference that they have the services of professional plastic surgeons at their disposal, who, if necessary, will tighten where necessary and remove the excess. We do not know if these famous beauties were touched by a plastic surgeon, but we can observe that with age they not only do not age, but even look better than in their youth! We offer you to take a look at these unique women, in whose hiding place the elixir of youth is probably hidden.
Monica Bellucci
Monica Bellucci in 2000 and 2014
"Bella!" - this is what Italians most often say about her. It's hard to believe: on September 30 this year, Monica Bellucci turned 50 years old, and millions of men around the world still sigh for her. She has more than 60 film roles to her credit. She has been repeatedly called the most desirable woman in the world. “Today I am much more satisfied with life than 30 years ago.
I have a lot of energy and I want to try new things. For 25 years now I have been doing my favorite thing, and thanks to it I am constantly improving ... ”, - the actress said about herself in an interview for the Italian agency ANSA.
Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall in 2003 and 2014
For Sex and the City fans, she will always be the sexy and free-spirited Samantha. However, 58-year-old Kim Cattrall not only acts in films and TV shows, she has written two books about intimate life: Satisfaction. The Art of the Female Orgasm" and "Sexual Inteligence".
She also met with the Prime Minister of Canada ... And there are jokes in the media that the actress's grandmother was the nanny of little Ringo Starr.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone in 2003 and 2014
A sexy killer in a white dress seduces investigators during an interrogation... This is one of the most iconic and sensual scenes in film history that made Sharon Stone a sex symbol for years to come. Beauty is just one of the virtues of an actress.
The 56-year-old star is known to have a very high IQ of 154 and is one of the smartest actresses in Hollywood. In addition, she has a thriving production company and is fluent in Italian. But like all people, she also has her own problems - for many years the actress has been struggling with diabetes.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer in 1999 and 2014
How many actresses can boast that Val Kilmer wrote poetry for them? But Michelle Pfeiffer can. In the life of the 56-year-old actress, there were really exciting events: at the beginning of her career, the Dangerous Liaisons star was drawn into a cult, from which she was pulled out by her first husband, Peter Horton.
And a few years later, during the casting for the film Scarface, Michelle Pfeiffer accidentally injured the main character, played by Al Pacino, with a broken glass. It was Michelle Pfeiffer who was supposed to play the lead role in the film "Basic Instinct", but she turned it down.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock (currently 50) in 1999 and 2014
The daughter of an opera singer and vocal teacher, Sandra Bullock, never shared her parents' passion for music; moreover, she publicly stated that she hated musicals and all kinds of operatic dramas.
However, in life she herself became the heroine of a real drama, when in March 2010 information was leaked to the press about the "love affairs" of her husband, Jesse James. The American public was shocked, and America's favorite filed for divorce without hesitation.
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore in 1999 and 2014
Like many other stars, she started her career as a waitress in New York. Today, the red-haired beauty is one of the most recognizable Hollywood actresses. She tries to avoid scandals, so she is very loved and respected not only by fans, but also by colleagues.
The 53-year-old star is also an ambassador international organization Save the Children and is known for its philanthropic work. Moreover, Julianne Moore is the author of popular children's books.
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley in 2000 and in 2014
49-year-old British Elizabeth Hurley is not only an actress, but also a model and film producer. Fame, however, brought her relationship with actor Hugh Grant, with whom they were together for 13 years. She supported Hugh even when he was arrested in 1995 for "public intercourse" with a prostitute. The couple broke up only in 2000.
Hurley says she doesn't watch TV at all, but states that she is a big football fan. Interestingly, the actress is the godmother of the children of Victoria and David Beckham - Brooklyn and Romeo.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek in 1998 and 2014
Anyone who has seen Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn knows that there is no more attractive vampire than Satanico Pandemonium. The Mexican beauty has for many years been the most seductive woman in the world and a muse for many artists.
She is fluent in four languages - English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. 48-year-old Salma Hayek looks better than many twenty-year-old girls.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry in 1997 and 2014
The 48-year-old actress received the Golden Raspberry statuette in 2005 for her role in the film Catwoman. She ventured to personally come to the ceremony of presenting this "award".
Moreover, holding the figurine in her hands, Holly thanked her manager for persuading her to star in this film. There were less courageous deeds in the life of the actress: in 2000 she became a member car accident and fled the scene, for which she was fined and forced to do community service as punishment.
Jacqueline Smith
Jacqueline Smith in her youth and in 2014
The Charlie's Angels star will turn 70 next year. Looking at her photo, it's hard to believe, right? The actress does not get tired of repeating that the secret of her youth is a diet based on ginger.
But even with the naked eye it is clear that a plastic surgeon had a hand in her beauty (at least in her nose, for sure). But she really applies makeup herself and even shares some secrets, for example, how to pluck her eyebrows correctly: “It’s best to do this early in the morning, then the swelling and redness will subside while I take a shower and before I put on makeup.”
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley in her youth and in 2014
To have such a figure at the age of 60? Nothing surprising! After all, Christie once became one of the three models in the image and likeness of which Barbie dolls were created.
However, today the model does not hide the fact that she uses the services of plastic surgeons. She tries to avoid direct sunlight and does not save on a quality facial scrub (removal of dead cells prevents wrinkles).
Brinkley regularly runs, does yoga and exercises on a special simulator. Plus regular diets.
And such a schedule does not interfere with her personal life at all: Christie got married 4 times and gave birth to three children. And "Playboy" recognized her as one of the 100 sexiest women.
Demmy Moor
Demi Moore in her youth and in 2014
She is 52 years old, but, as she herself admitted to The Times magazine journalist, she feels 15 years younger. Not surprising. Demi regularly invests quite impressive sums in her appearance and plastic surgeons. Plus fitness classes, yoga and a personal nutritionist.
Now the actress looks even better than before, that's what doctors are capable of!
In addition to rhinoplasty (surgery to improve the shape of the nose), the actress resorted to liposuction, breast augmentation, correction of the knees, eyebrow lift. Needless to say, in addition to plastic surgery, Moore is no stranger to beauty injections (Botox, Dysport, fillers) to eliminate wrinkles and shape the cheekbones. Plus chemical peels.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep in her youth and in 2014
This woman is an example of how beautiful and dignified you can be without resorting to plastic surgery.
The strip "dabbles" only in light doses of Botox and leads healthy lifestyle life, eat foods rich in antioxidants.
And after all, what is surprising, in her youth she was far from being a beauty, but look at her now. This photo was taken on Monday, February 10 at the Beverly Hills Festival. But she is almost 65! They say the truth, at 20 a woman is what God created her, and after 30 - what she created herself.
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone in her youth and in 2014
She is, however, still far from fifty. Today she is 38. But how much time do you think passed between these two shots? Five or eight years? Actually 22 years old! How does she manage to look like this?
It turns out that Alicia refused food of animal origin - she does not eat meat and even dairy products, replacing them with soy. Does yoga. And no plastic.
A few years ago, Silverstone even wrote the book The Kind Diet, which tells how to diversify your diet with healthy rice, vegetables, tofu, boiled corn, yogurt. And of course - every morning porridge.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston in her youth and in 2014
Today she is 45 years old. Can you see the difference of almost 20 years in the photo below? Personally, we are not. Jennifer starred in the TV series "Friends", and remained at this young age. She goes to her favorite hairdresser, Chris McMillan, with whom she has been collaborating since the days of "Friends" (which, to be honest, it is clear that she has not changed her hair in many years).
Of all the cosmetic hardware procedures, she most often prefers the effects of electricity and LEDs. She regularly does laser peeling. She does her own makeup, but for important events she invites makeup artist Angela Levin. And in addition to sports (yoga and jogging every morning), she regularly goes for massages.
These women are loved by millions. Their talent is amazing, and their beauty seems eternal. Many of them are well into their 40s, but they still look and feel amazing. Today we will enjoy the beauty of these beautiful representatives of the weaker sex, who become more and more charming and luxurious over the years. Take a look, perhaps here you will find your favorite actress or woman that you would like to be like in your "forties".
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1. Monica Bellucci, 50 years old.
The Italian diva has been the standard of femininity and beauty for many years. Surprisingly, the actress does not diet and bypasses fitness clubs. "I love me. Therefore, I cannot torture myself with sports and hunger. Love yourself and you'll never need braces and plastic surgery».
2. Halle Berry, 48
Almost 30 years have passed since she became Miss USA 1986. Despite the diabetes and the late birth of a child, at 48, the actress looks simply amazing.
3. Meryl Streep, 65 years old.
The actress has never treated her appearance with fanaticism. She believes that this issue should be approached from the point of view of beauty and health. The main secret legendary actress - a positive outlook on the world and moderation in everything.
4. Penelope Cruz, 40 years old.
“I have never hidden my age. When I look at actresses I respect, I realize that they have never been shy about their age. Women like Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn have aged very beautifully."
5. Salma Hayek, 48 years old.
As Salma herself says, she learned to take care of herself from her grandmother, who worked in a hairdresser. "She was an alchemist and a sorceress rolled into one - it was from her that I learned many beauty secrets."
6. Renata Litvinova, 48 years old.
"Sometimes I look at my photos and think, 'Wow!'"
7. Angelina Jolie, 39 years old.
The actress is constantly called the most beautiful woman in the world. In June, she will turn 40 years old, but her full lips, sharp nose and perfect eyebrows, as well as the whole image as a whole, continue to amaze and amaze.
8. Julia Roberts, 47
While everyone around is arguing about what exactly played the main role in Julia's beauty - genetics, Botox or surgery, the actress herself talks about a balanced diet and active physical activity and believes that the most important thing in life is peace.
9. Madonna, 56 years old.
Despite her age, Madonna continues to look great. Especially in terms of figure. The singer devotes a huge amount of time to sports and diet.
10. Jennifer Lopez, 45 years old.
Lopez does not get tired of proving that she is still in perfect shape. The singer regularly demonstrates her half-naked body, choosing rather revealing outfits for going out.
11. Cindy Crawford, 47 years old.
Although many models end their careers at 25, this 90s supermodel is still in demand.
12. Cate Blanchett, 45 years old.
Tall, slender, with porcelain skin. No wonder that in 1999 People magazine included this Oscar-winning actress in the list of the most beautiful women in the world. The secret of her wonderful appearance, she calls the genes and the joy of motherhood.
13. Gwyneth Paltrow, 42 years old.
“You know what, I love my wrinkles, I love the way I look. Of course, sometimes I fall into criticism and start to worry about one thing or another, but usually I try not to notice the shortcomings. I value my life and the years I have lived, as well as the experience I have gained.”
14. Carmen Dell'Orefice, 84 years old.
This amazing model is at the peak of its popularity to this day. And this popularity surprises some young models.
15. Eva Mendes, 41 years old.
The actress looks gorgeous in all the photos. Even in the photo without makeup. By the way, according to Eva herself, she doesn’t care how she looks on the big screen.
16. Ingeborga Dapkunaite, 52 years old.
“To be fit and look happy at 50? Yes it is possible! My secret is close friends and favorite work.
17. Heidi Klum, 41 years old.
Heidi has retained such curvaceous body curves that it's no surprise that the former supermodel, TV presenter and mother of four is dating a 27-year-old man.
18. Demi Moore, 52 years old.
Always well-groomed and fit, Demi Moore does not look her age. Her secret of youth is a stormy personal life. She was always more interested in men than diets.
19. Charlize Theron, 39 years old.
Despite her age, Charlize continues to build an amazing career as an actress and sign multi-million dollar contracts with leading cosmetic brands. Her secret lies in her active lifestyle: she runs in the morning and tries to walk as often as possible.
20. Sophia Loren, 80 years old.
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The question of how a woman over 40 should look is increasingly popping up on the Web. It would seem that show business stars should not worry about this, because they can afford the services of stylists, fitness trainers, plastic surgeons, and then share candid photos, setting an example for fans. But Ksenia Sobchak is against everyone.
“I noticed for a long time from the photos on Instagram - the greater the degree of female despair, the naked the pictures. Moreover, if at the age of 20 it looks just like a flirtatious demonstration of potential advantages, then at 40+ it already looks like a desperate call: “Want me sooner.” If I start exposing myself every day in various unexpected places in forty, you will just shoot me, okay? - turned leading to the subscribers.
A heated discussion has unfolded on the Web, and the majority clearly does not support Ksenia's position. So, the writer Alexander Tsypkin completely took Sobchak's words for a personal insult: his wife Oksana Lavrentyeva just published a series of spicy pictures. Tsypkin accused the journalist of envy and harshly demanded to leave his wife alone. But she replied that she did not hint at specific people, but only described a collective image.
During a verbal skirmish, users raised a topic that has been worrying for decades Russian society: so are there any limits of what is permitted, the limits of how you can and should look when you are over 40? Is it really time to put an end to revealing outfits in adulthood, even if the woman has retained her harmony and former attractiveness?
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Many children experience the death of their grandparents quite early. The parents, hoping to comfort the heirs, explain: the man was old, seriously ill, and now he does not suffer. The formula “old age is torment” is laid in the child’s head. However, the psyche of kids is arranged in such a way that for many years this horror is forgotten.
And then the child grows up and falls into a society stuffed with stereotypes, and the fear hidden deep in the subconscious breaks out. Girls begin to struggle with old age long before its onset. “First signs”, “wrinkles” - these words make women chase eternal youth. Students are worried: 35 will hit, and that's it - life is over.
This is because we grew up in a similar paradigm. The standard of beauty is “young and beautiful”, which means that in order to be a woman, some 15 years are measured, and then the stigma of an old woman. Gray hair suits men, and ladies have to make efforts to maintain their figure and smooth skin. But what if she still managed to stay fresh and blooming past 40? So, Svetlana Bondarchuk has been pleasing subscribers with spicy pictures on the eve of her birthday for several years. Recently, the director's ex-wife turned 51, which did not stop her from having a candid photo shoot, and later showing a dress with a deep neckline.
“I remembered that I was already for plus-plus-plus, and dressed up. But without cuts still could not. I hope this doesn't bother you?" - asked Chief Editor major publication on Instagram.
With her remark, Svetlana again returned the audience to the topic of the boundaries of decency of modern society and Sobchak's insta-scandal. “Ksyusha, don’t turn into a Soviet grandmother at the entrance on a bench and with seeds, condemning every passing skirt above the knees, otherwise I’ll have to stock up on cartridges,” Bondarchuk joked.
None of the fans called Svetlana Bondarchuk vulgar and defiant. But do all the stars manage to "get into the frame"?
PHOTOSHOP MASTER
Recall Soviet films: a woman after 40 is a mother of a family, baking pies, washing floors and watching her offspring. Hair - in a bun, ideal clothes - a bathrobe, and there is no time to put on makeup. Of course, such a keeper of the hearth will not look with approval at a singer or actress who lives social events, and not at home.
So, haters tirelessly criticize 37-year-old Anna Sedokova for “naked” photos. Like, what about the children of the artist, what if they see a parent in a negligee? Especially for such spiteful critics, the pop singer released the video “YAZHEMAT”, where she flaunted in revealing outfits while she was rolling a stroller. Isn't this a perfect example of a woman approaching the 40 mark but not shy about showing herself?
But there is another side of the coin - photoshop. Netizens have not forgotten the spring scandal associated with Sedokova and her vacation pictures. In the microblog of the star, fans saw the perfect shots and admired the smooth skin and toned figure of the idol. But the tourists captured Anna by the pool, showing everyone the cellulite on her buttocks.
The singer tried to justify herself: she is the mother of three children and allegedly did not hide her shortcomings. But many subscribers felt cheated, because on the social network Anna posted photoshopped pictures where her forms were perfect. Isn't this the reason for the emergence of the stereotype that showing yourself naked is shameful? After all, the fans are upset and depressed, believing that the artist looks great after the birth of the heirs, and they will never achieve such a result. And now ordinary women, far from the world of show business, are afraid to be photographed in swimsuits: why this shame?
In the era of Instagram, girls' complexes are growing by leaps and bounds. Everyone wants to look like a star in a photo, and if this fails, it's time to torment yourself with strict diets, which can often lead to serious health problems. Celebrities are always slim and young, or are they wishful thinking?
Yana Rudkovskaya is another star who is regularly accused of excessive photo retouching. So, in her own Instagram, she reduced the fullness of her hands in the picture and brightened her skin tone, which turned out when Natalia Vodianova published the same frame. It turns out that, like any woman, the producer suffers from complexes and seeks to improve his image in front of the public.
However, this does not prevent Rudkovskaya from constantly emphasizing that her forte- long legs. Continuing the topic raised by Sobchak, the businesswoman posted a photo in a transparent dress.
“The photos that scored the most in the past year are photos with legs. Please note: I am 40+, and I do not expose them, but they are slightly translucent under the dress. Who doesn’t like or annoys the first option, I have a prepared option number two, without legs, but with Christmas decorations, ”said the celebrity.
Ksenia Sobchak answered Yana with sarcasm. “And with a bare booty, no anus in the camera? This is somehow frivolous on the general trend, ”the presenter joked.
The comment caused a new wave of indignation towards Sobchak: how can you be so rude to a friend? Users were interested not only in the topic of the relationship between the presenter and the producer, but also the question of the admissibility of such frames in the microblog of a 44-year-old woman. Among the hundreds of flattering reviews about the appearance of Rudkovskaya, negative ones also appeared.
"Photoshop - level" God ". Yana, you are 40+, but you look 16”; “What is this passion for transparent skirts at 44?”; “Option three: the one without photoshop,” the haters criticized.
How to deal with the stereotypes that continue to flourish in society and make women feel ashamed of their own bodies? Accept the conditions of the game, dress modestly and “according to age”, or demonstrate what nature has awarded?
“Did I understand correctly that while I was wiggling my ass in Cuba, the Instagram aesthetics committee appeared and forbade women labeled “40+” to run around in shorts here? In order not to offend their disgusting lust at this age - and what else could be the message - people with a heightened sense of beauty. I completely agree: from the mere thought that a creature to whom it is high time to bequeath its skeleton ethnographic museum, has the audacity to publicly hint at the presence in her life, oh, gods, life, forgive me again, Lord, sexual ... I propose to go further and make special closed social media where we, “40+”, will shake our flabby bodies,” 49-year-old Nika Belotserkovskaya reasoned after the scandal.
IN THE ANOTHER'S EYE - SORINKU
So in vain did the stars take up arms against Ksenia Sobchak? No one has canceled freedom of speech, and everyone has the right to a personal opinion. But how to relate to the fact that the presenter published candid photos, contrary to her own convictions?
“Ksyusha, you are 38, until 40 there are only two years left, well, right away to the monastery?” - complained subscribers of the journalist.
Recall that quite recently, on September 5, Ksenia published a photo with bare legs, between which there was a book by Konstantin Bogomolov. “And this is a politician who wanted to become president,” commentators reasoned then.
The second wedding of Ksenia is still fresh in my memory, especially her frank number at the celebration to the song of Irina Allegrova "Enter me." The presenter took the stage in a corset and high-heeled boots, and then performed an erotic dance with striptease elements.
“You recently danced naked on stage. Weird"; “Ksyusha, your wedding dance is a hundred thousand times more vulgar than Oksana Lavrentieva’s photograph, and the hearse, and that naked photo with a book ... And you’re far from 20 years old, so don’t be sarcastic, it looks ridiculous, well, it’s real,” the subscribers reasoned about the sharp Sobchak's statement about 40-year-olds.
If you do not rest on age, but talk about moral standards, which Ksenia Sobchak zealously urges to observe, then it is worth remembering her provocative photo for the cover of a glossy magazine. In 2016, when the presenter was pregnant, she allowed herself to be photographed naked with a rounded belly. Then the users were divided into two camps: some called the picture a work of art, others - vulgarity.
In fairness, there were those who supported Xenia's opinion about older ladies. So, gallery owner Polina Askeri noted that the number of half-naked women on her Instagram has suddenly increased, and it would be time to equalize the percentage with men. Gluck "oZa joked that they would be shot with Sobchak before 40.
So where do “legs grow from”, why women after 40 are criticized for candid photos, and many are afraid to once again demonstrate their sexuality? Where is the root of the problem: in the pressure of society, the Russian mentality, or children's complexes? The answer to StarHit was given by psychologist Natalya Kopneva.
“Today, the public cannot be surprised by “naked” photographs or twine, literally everything is viewed under a magnifying glass, and if there was some kind of puncture, then they will talk about it for a long time and tediously,” Natalya explained. - There is such a phenomenon in our society - "grandmothers on the bench." True, now the "grandmothers" are much younger and have moved from the shops where they condemned someone else's immorality to the Internet, where their audience has grown significantly. Who are these people? Envious, prejudiced, resentful of everyone and everything, who live a rather boring life and examine everyone under a microscope, labeling everyone.
Demonstrating a figure on the Web, or refraining from spicy pictures is a personal matter for everyone. “By and large, we are all adults, we can decide for ourselves which photos to publish on social networks, and we don’t really need advice, but we get them from those who we definitely didn’t ask. Those who like to express their opinion know firsthand that other people's problems and shortcomings make us much more attractive in their own eyes, the psychologist emphasized. - When we judge others, we look almost perfect in comparison to them. Therefore, we are always happy to discuss the shoals of strangers. And the reason for this is envy, multiplied by their own fears and complexes.
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Internal human fat reserves are considered a separate organ in the body, although many people do not think so. Adipose tissue does not have a specific place in the body like the heart, liver or pancreas, but it has its own specific functions in the body. One of the most important functions is the storage of calories, as well as the production of hormones that control metabolism.
Many people want to remove excess body fat, get rid of them, like tonsils, an inflamed appendix or gallstones. It happens that in pursuit of beauty they resort to the help of plastic surgeons.
Although do not forget that not all types of body fat are harmful to the body. There is a fat that uses dangerous body fat for its own purposes, helping a person stay in shape.
Therefore, the key to a good and slim figure is to increase the “good” type of adipose tissue, and only proper nutrition for weight loss.
Here's what you need to know:
- Adipose tissue in the human body is another organ with its own specific functions. It stores calories and releases hormones that control metabolism.
- There are two main categories internal fat person. The first type is white adipocytes, and the second is brown.
- There are several subcategories of white adipocyte. Some of them are useful and prevent the development of metabolic diseases, others are life-threatening, and still others spoil our appearance.
- Brown adipose tissue is the "good" type of fat. It contains mitochondria, which produce energy from white adipocytes.
- The percentage of brown adipose tissue can be increased, which will allow you to burn more calories per day. Food, supplements, and lifestyle changes can help.
2 main categories of fat
Humans have two types of internal adipose tissue: white and brown. Both of them store energy in themselves, but white fat cells contain only one drop of fat, while brown consists of a large number of small droplets of fat. It also contains tons of brown cell organelles known as mitochondria, which use fat droplets to generate energy and heat.
All young children have wrinkles all over their bodies, especially newborns near the shoulders and neck. They are formed by brown adipose tissue, the purpose of which is to warm the child when the temperature environment low.
Scientists used to think that as a person grows older, he wastes all this adipose tissue. But this is not so, even adults have this type of body fat, only its amount is different for everyone. And it is on its quantity that the appearance and weight of a person depends.
white fat
In addition to storing calories, white adipocytes also produce hormones such as adipokinectin, which makes the liver and muscles more sensitive to insulin. It also tells our brain to put down the spoon when we're full, suppressing our appetite. If the percentage of white adipocytes in the body increases, then the production of this hormone slows down until it stops completely.
Fat cells are also able to produce estrogen in both men and women. Therefore, if the amount of body fat in the body increases, the level of estrogen rises accordingly.
This type of adipose tissue has several subspecies. Some of them are useful, and some of them cause a lot of trouble.
1. Subcutaneous
This is the type of fat that many bodybuilders struggle with and guys whose goal in life is to go shirtless and shine their relief muscles on various catwalks and shows. It is he who is measured by a nutritionist at the reception with a caliper. He does not provide negative impact on health and may even be beneficial depending on where in the body it is located.
2. Fat deposits on the thighs and buttocks
This type of subcutaneous adipose tissue is most commonly found in women. AT small quantities it even makes the appearance of a woman more attractive, but when there is a lot of it, the shape of the body takes on the appearance of a pear.
Some studies have shown that women with these forms are less likely to have metabolic problems compared to women who have excess adipose tissue on the abdomen. But this does not mean that you need to eat everything in order to get yourself in shape like Kim Kardashian.
With age, especially during the onset of menopause, fat deposits from the thighs and buttocks leave and begin to intensively accumulate in the abdominal region, forming the so-called omentum.
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3. Visceral fat
This type of fat cells collects and accumulates exclusively around internal organs abdominal cavity. If you have a large belly or a wide waist with folds, this means that you also have this type of fat cells. Let's not touch Santa Claus and truckers, it's just worth noting that the more this fat in the body, the higher the risk of developing heart disease and strokes. It also increases insulin resistance, which can further lead to the development of diabetes.
4. Omentum on the abdomen
This type of adipose tissue is a hybrid of visceral and subcutaneous fat. It is extremely difficult to distinguish where and in what place one fatty layer passes into another. Only computed tomography can help here, and this will cost a lot, besides, why distinguish these layers at all.
You need to know that a waist over 102 cm in men and more than 89 cm in women in girth increases the risk of diseases of cardio-vascular system, stroke and diabetes.
This type of fat is also a high source of leptin, a hormone that controls metabolism and appetite. However, as with adipokinectin, leptin's work stops when the number of fat cells increases.
Burn more than 300 calories a day
As mentioned earlier, brown adipose tissue contains a large number of mitochondria that feed on droplets of fat. It also absorbs sugar molecules from the bloodstream, thus preventing the development of type 2 diabetes.
If you can speed up the formation of brown fat cells, increase its activity, or make white adipocytes work like brown fat, then it will be possible to burn up to 300 calories per day. This number of calories will be enough to lose a few pounds a month without doing anything.
Fortunately, white adipocytes can be transformed into brown adipose tissue, or at least made it beige, more precisely, make it work for the benefit of the body. There are several interesting ways to do so, but let's first look at one that is less practical but no less interesting.
Ice cube method
The simple effect of sub-zero temperatures on the human body makes brown adipose tissue work more actively. In 2012, a study was conducted in which men had to sit for 3 hours in special suits. They circulated water with a temperature of 17 degrees. During this time, the subjects burned about 250 calories compared to those men who were all 3 hours in a room at room temperature.
The temperature of the water was not cold enough for a person to feel chills, but it was optimal for the mitochondria of fat cells to begin to work actively, pulling sugar molecules from white fat for energy storage.
Anyone can do the same, even without a special suit. Japanese researchers conducted a study in which 12 men with a volume of brown adipose tissue below the average for 6 weeks for 2 hours a day were in a room at a temperature of 17 degrees. According to the results of the experiment, each of them burned 289 calories per day.
As mentioned earlier, this method is not very practical. But you can create similar conditions at home, lower the temperature to a comfortable minimum and dress lighter.
Based on this, we can conclude that an increase in the percentage of brown fat due to a decrease in body temperature can give a positive result. But it's still better to resort to more human methods to turn white adipocytes into beige fat cells.
Workout
Training causes the muscles to produce the hormone irisin, which makes white fat cells work like brown ones, and brown ones do their job more efficiently.
Olive oil
Real olive oil good quality contains a component that makes white fat cells work like brown ones. It's called oleuropein. In one experiment, rats were fed a phenolic compound at 1, 2, or 4 mg/kg. After 28 days of the experiment, the rats lost weight by reducing fat deposits around the kidneys and genitals.
This happened due to the fact that the olive oil component increased the level of UCP1, a “splitting” protein that causes the mitochondria to burn more energy and give off more heat.
Another study in rats had similar results. They fed them food, 40% of which was olive, sunflower, Palm oil or beef fat. The best result in the work of brown adipose tissue and the burning of harmful fat was in rats on olive oil.
More sleep hormone
Melatonin is another beige fat stimulant, so try to sleep longer and better.
Just remove all light sources and distractions from the bedroom during your break (night lights, phones, e-readers or TV), eat more melatonin-rich foods such as goji berries, almonds, cherries and sunflower seeds, this will help increase melatonin levels and subsequently become beige. fat.
blue pigment in blueberry
Cyanodin-3 glucoside (C3G) is a nutrient found in blueberries, blueberries, hyacinth beans, and several other vegetables and fruits. It is known for fighting obesity, affecting insulin sensitivity, and being involved in the metabolism of glucose and other nutrients. That is why it is often added to various sports supplements and powders, which helps in gaining muscle mass.
Japanese scientists have found that C3G also converts white fat cells, where fat accumulates, into brown fat cells, where fat cells are converted into energy, by increasing the number of mitochondria. They recently published their work in the Journal of Biochemistry. Supplements with cyanodin-3 glucoside are also sold in pharmacies.
How to use the information received
From this article, it should be clear that increasing the amount of brown adipose tissue already active or turning white fat cells into beige can help burn tons of extra calories. This can also increase the effectiveness of adipokinectin and leptin in white fat cells.
To do this, you need to consume more olive oil. To achieve the desired effect, only 2-4 tablespoons per day are enough.
You also need to increase the amount of melatonin produced by the body through good and quality sleep and the consumption of melatonin-rich foods, as well as taking supplements with C3G every day before lunch.
Just for the sake of experiment, you can spend several hours in a cool room and dress lighter in winter. Sounds a little weird, but it can also help you burn a few hundred calories a day.