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How to lose weight? Stop your stomach from expanding

Posted on Mar 4th 2008 11:33AM by Maggie Vink

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements

Scientists have found two cell proteins that help our stomach muscles relax to make room for a big meal. Called P2Y1 and P2Y11, the proteins control slow and fast relaxation of the stomach. Researchers theorize that a drug could be created to inhibit these proteins, subsequently disallowing the stomach from expanding beyond it's resting size. Think of it as gastric bypass, without all the icky surgery.

You can have the same effect without taking pills, though. Portion control is one of the most important parts of managing your weight. In addition to choosing the right foods, you have to choose the right amounts. Mayo Clinic offers a slide show of portion sizes to help you get started.

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Tags: P2Y1, P2Y11, portion distortion, portion size, PortionDistortion, PortionSize, stomach, weight loss, WeightLoss

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abrar 6-02-2008 @ 7:11AM

i want to lose my stomach's weight pls help

Maggie Vink 6-02-2008 @ 7:17AM

Hi abrar,

Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as "spot reducing." Though some fad diets and pills will try to pretend there is. When your body loses weight, it does it in its own pattern. To lose weight choose healthful foods and reduce your overall caloric intake. (But be sure to stay within a healthy range. Here's a link with some guidelines: http://www.annecollins.com/guide-to-calorie-needs.htm) Then, increase your activity. In time, you'll see the results you're looking for.

You can also add core strengthening exercises. They won't necessarily make you lose weight in your stomach, but when the weight comes off, you'll be left with fit and toned stomach muscles!