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Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the documentarian and journalist shaped the way Brits thought about their health for decades. He was revered in the diet world and frequently helped Brits lose weight and more importantly, fat.

Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps you can take to lose fat - but Mosley suggested other ways as well. 🧘How the simple exercise of Pilates can improve your posture, mood, and exercise performance.



@DrMichaelMosley Just One Thing continues its new series with the latest episode focusing on this low-impact exercise. Just One Thing with Michael Mosley | Listen on BBC Sounds..

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com/HrU1QoJ6aL — BBC Radio 4 (@BBCRadio4) October 11, 2023 Mosley said shedding fat can be done by "cutting out" sugars and carbs, but you also must understand how weight gain works if you want long-lasting results. He said: "You need to understand the basics of how insulin works. Your body makes insulin after a meal in order to keep blood sugar stable.

"On your cell walls, insulin opens up glucose ports to allow sugar through – for burning in muscle, and for storage in fat . In your fat, insulin also curbs the release of fatty acids into y.

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