The Fat Confusion We All Live With:
Walk into any supermarket aisle today, and you’ll see it — shiny packets screaming “low-fat”, “zero cholesterol”, “heart healthy”. But if you peel back the label, you’ll realize what’s inside those words is often the real reason your metabolism is tired, your hormones are confused, and your workouts aren’t showing results. Because fat isn’t the villain. It’s the type of fat that decides whether your body runs on clean energy — or slow, sticky chaos.
The Good Fats: Your Body’s Silent Powerhouse
Good fats — also known as unsaturated fats — are the kind that work with your body, not against it. They help balance hormones, boost metabolism, support brain health, and even keep your skin glowing.
Sources of Good Fats:
- Avocados
- Nuts & seeds (almonds, flax, chia)
- Olive oil & coconut oil (in moderation)
- Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines
Good fats are like steady friends — they don’t create drama in your body. Instead, they help your cells absorb nutrients better, stabilize blood sugar, and even make your workouts more efficient.
When you eat right fats, your insulin stays balanced, your energy levels stay even, and your muscles recover faster.
As a fitness trainer, I’ve seen this firsthand. People fix their workout plan, buy the right supplements, even track every calorie — but if their fats are wrong, progress stalls. So let’s decode it.
The Trans Fat Trap: Fake Energy, Real Damage
Trans fats are industrial impostors — chemically created to make food last longer on shelves and taste crunchier in your mouth.
But inside your body? They block arteries, trigger inflammation, and confuse your metabolism.
They make your cells resistant to insulin, which means your body keeps storing fat even when you’re eating less.
Common Trans Fat Sources:
- Packaged snacks and biscuits
- Deep-fried fast food
- Processed baked items (pastries, puffs, doughnuts)
- Margarine or “vanaspati”
A client once told me, “But I eat only one samosa a day!”
Here’s the truth — one serving of trans fat daily is enough to disrupt your body’s fat-burning rhythm for up to two days.
The Smart Way to Eat Fat :
If you’re working out but not seeing results, don’t just count protein and carbs. Start observing your fat quality.
Because when you switch to good fats:
- You burn more efficiently
- You recover faster
- You feel full longer
- You balance hormones naturally
Your metabolism becomes responsive, not resistant.
That’s the difference between losing weight and building a body that works for you.
My Rule for Clients:
“If it comes from nature, eat it with mindfulness.
If it comes from a factory, think twice.”
Fitness isn’t about restriction; it’s about understanding what fuels you right.
Every cell in your body speaks the language of fat — make sure you’re sending the right message.
So next time you drizzle oil on your salad or fry an egg, remember — you’re not just eating.
You’re teaching your metabolism how to behave.
