Creative Writing Assignment: Article Review on Weight Loss and Diet

This assignment is a student's article review of Maria Cheng's piece, "To get rid of fat, do not eat before workout." The review summarizes the article's core argument: that exercising on an empty stomach can be beneficial for fat burning, citing studies and examples of athletes. It analyzes the article's strengths, such as its discussion of scientific viewpoints and practical advice, while also critiquing its potential limitations, like the applicability of athlete-specific diets to the general population. The student's response reflects on the article's relevance in today's society, considers the challenges of adhering to such dietary advice given busy lifestyles, and ultimately agrees with the article's core premise while acknowledging the importance of individual needs and determination in achieving weight loss goals. The review concludes with a list of references used in the article.

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Article review on “to get rid of fat, do not eat before work out”
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Summary
Maria Cheng, in her article, “To get rid of fat, do not eat before workout”, upholds the
studies related to high adrenaline and low insulin as fruitful in burning fat. Countering this,
Maria solves the problem of the heavy weight people regarding skipping the pre-workout food
cravings for burning excess fat. Her propositions align with the viewpoints of the scientists in
terms of weight loss in empty stomach. Maria gives the example of the cyclists, who can be an
inspiration for the people intending to lose weight (Nbcnews.com, 2018). She can be credited for
providing the people with role models like Lance Armstrong and Michael Phelps, who were
determined towards losing weight. Seven people were told to cycle and after that they were
asked to control their hunger for one hour. Another seven people were asked to cycle, followed
by fast. The group who did not eat, performed badly during the intensive training. Through the
publication of the results, Maria clarifies the doubts of the people regarding the metabolism of
the body during shedding the excess fat.
Maria has attempted to cover each of the aspects related to the process of losing fat.
However, she exposes her generous attitude in terms of proposing the loopholes (Nbcnews.com,
2018). This is applicable for both the experiment as well as the article.
Analysis
Running on empty stomach can lead to harmful results. However, the article nullifies the
myth by saying that workouts in empty stomach are actually good for losing fat. Experimentation
on the athletes adds to the reliability and validity of the aspect of weight loss. Referring to the
example of cyclists, who were trained, makes the people wonder about the strict diet they need to
maintain for remaining fit and healthy. Cycling is an activity, which helps in losing weight. Not

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eating before workout is justified in terms of aiming the positive results towards burning the
excess fat.
Scientists are against the carbohydrate intake, as they increase the weight. However,
Maria, in this article reflects that carbohydrates provide energy to the muscles, which helps in
cycling or doing the other exercises (Nbcnews.com, 2018). This aspect adds interrogative
parameter towards skipping food before workouts. Countering this, the scientists are of the
opinion that empty stomach is actually fruitful for burning excess fat. When people fast, their
adrenaline is high and the insulin is low. This proportion is perfect in terms of breaking down the
fatty acids. Viewing it from the perspective of the people unable to control their hunger but
wishing to lose weight, the experiment is a little tough to handle.
The experiment on the athletes instructs the people about the intake of protein enriched
foods for burning fats. Here, Maria suggests the people to take trainings before breakfast, as it
helps in preventing the interruption in the process of fat metabolism (Nbcnews.com, 2018).
Response
I think this article is crucial in the present age, when people are indulging more towards
fast foods. Intake of unhygienic foods makes the people fat. I am concerned about the fact that if
the people do not pay attention towards this fact, they would be compelled to suffer from obesity.
I think reference of the sportsmen is not matching in this context. This is because the metabolism
of their body is different from the ordinary people. Sportsmen need to maintain a healthy diet for
being able to present themselves in the fields. However, on the other hand, the people suffer
from lot of stress due to the hard work, which necessitates the food intake.

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I think if the people include protein-enriched foods in diet, they would be able to burn the
excess fat. In terms of fast-paced life, the people hardly get time to remember such specifications
in their diet and indulge in readymade foods. I feel diet needs to be according to the lifestyle of
the people. Where there is humid climate, people need to intake rice. Skipping breakfast before
workout is next to impossible. Countering this, getting time for workouts is a matter of chance.
However, I think little exercise is necessary for the people in terms of remaining fit. In terms of
“not eating before workouts”, I agree with Maria. This is because heavy stomach obstructs the
loosening the fatty muscles. However, I leave the decision to the readers, as it is their urge and
eagerness to remain fit and healthy. They should not listen to the suggestions of the others
regarding weight loss. Paying head to the suggestions would deviate them from their
determination regarding burning excess fat.

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Nbcnews.com (2018), To burn more fat, do not eat before work outs, Retrieved 9th March 2018
from http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37492881/#.WqJPi-xubIV