{"id":23848,"date":"2021-06-21T17:52:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T17:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23848"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"fat-storage-in-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Fat Storage In Body: Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#How_Is_Fat_Stored_In_The_Body\" >How Is Fat Stored In The Body?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#White_Fats\" >White Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Brown_Fats\" >Brown Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Beige_Brite_Fats\" >Beige (Brite) Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Essential_Fats\" >Essential Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Subcutaneous_Fat\" >Subcutaneous Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Visceral_Fats\" >Visceral Fats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#What_Happens_To_Body_Fat_When_You_Diet_And_Exercise\" >What Happens To Body Fat When You Diet And Exercise?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Diet_And_Body_Fat\" >Diet And Body Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Exercise_And_Body_Fat\" >Exercise And Body Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Byproducts_Of_Fat_Burn\" >Byproducts Of Fat Burn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-storage-in-body\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point in our lives, we have all tried or thought about going on the \u201closing weight\u201d journey. The term has been used around quite a lot so that we instinctively assume to know what it\u2019s about. But do we really know what happens in our bodies when we lose weight?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, losing weight involves both <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-absorption\/\">your fat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/burn-fat-not-muscles\/\">muscle mass<\/a>. Each of the two masses plays a critical role in the equation. However, what you want to drop is your fat mass. Why? We answer that by looking at how fats behave in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Fat_Stored_In_The_Body\"><\/span><b>How Is Fat Stored In The Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take that piece of chicken or any other food containing fats, what happens to it once ingested? How does it end up getting stored in your body in the first place? Here\u2019s what you need to know about fat storage in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats are among the three major macros alongside carbs and protein. These three macros are essential nutrients that supply your body with caloric energy. Carbs are indeed the most preferred source of energy for your body. However, fats are the most energy-dense among the three (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/nutrition\/pdf\/r2p_energy_density.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats contain about 9kcal per gram, twice as much as proteins and carbs, which give only 4kcal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/nutrition\/pdf\/r2p_energy_density.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So if you\u2019ve been wondering why fat is an ideal storage form of energy in the body, you have your answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you eat fats, a series of processes triggers metabolism, which is then used to break down fats. Ideally, the fat molecules are transformed into energy that is used to fuel your body. How does that happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triglycerides, or simply fats, are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol. These two resultant products are absorbed by your kidneys, liver, and muscle tissues. The byproducts of this chemical process produce heat which maintains your body temperature. On the other hand, waste products like carbon dioxide and water are also released.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body does not dispose of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-recomposition\/\">excess fats<\/a>, instead, it stores them throughout the body in fat cells known as adipocytes (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/missourifamilies.org\/quick\/nutritionqa\/fitqa17.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So if you\u2019ve been wondering what causes fat storage in the body, the answer is when it\u2019s in excess. There\u2019s only so much that your body can use at a go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about glucose? Why is glucose necessary for energy storage in body fat? First off, glucose is a simple sugar that provides energy for all cellular functions. Whenever your body digests food, glucose is released into your blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pancreas then responds by producing insulin. Insulin then instructs your muscles and fat cells to absorb and use up glucose. Simply put, glucose provides your cells with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiit-for-beginners\/\">a source of energy<\/a>. However, when it is in excess, your body converts it to fat for long-term storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, fat is technically only stored in one place in your body- in your adipocytes (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/missourifamilies.org\/quick\/nutritionqa\/fitqa17.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The only thing that varies is the location of the adipocytes. Fat storage in the upper part of the body and lower parts is directly linked with the presence of adipocytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the number of these fat cells that one has is determined in late adolescence. This quantity rarely changes when you\u2019re an adult. However, these cells can vary in size depending on the quantity of fat that your body stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re taking more fat than your body can use, the fat cells become larger, leading to weight gain. On the flip side, if you make your body rely solely on your fat reserves, the fat cells will shrink, leading to weight loss. You can do this either through dieting or exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how fats behave in your body when taken, it\u2019s crucial that you understand the types of fats. Unfortunately, many times the term \u201cfat\u201d is used when describing your body fat in general. The truth is, there is a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/carbs-make-you-fat\/\">fats in your body<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types can be considered unhealthy in excess, while others are thought to be necessary and beneficial to your body. This, however, is determined by the specific role it plays in your body. For example, some fats can improve your overall metabolism and hormone levels, while the rest put you at risk of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32578 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fat storage in body\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-whiskey-make-you-fat\/\">types of fats<\/a> you can expect to find in your body:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Fats\"><\/span><b>White Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most common and widely known type of fat. It consists of large, white cells that are stored under your skin. The other white fat storage areas in the body include the organs in your arms, belly, thighs, and buttocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body largely stores white fats for use as energy at a later point when it is needed. Additionally, they are important in the functioning of hormones, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3648822\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptin (controls hunger)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol (growth hormone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth hormones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a specific amount of white fat is necessary to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-belly-fat-after-65\/\">maintain good health<\/a>. Storing them in excess can be very counterproductive to your overall well-being. It\u2019s important to note that healthy body fat percentages are different in individuals. This is because the figure is largely dependent on your sex and other genetic factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you go higher than your recommended body fat percentage, you\u2019re at risk of developing several health issues. Some of them include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5049481\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy complications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31697 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fat storage in body\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brown_Fats\"><\/span><b>Brown Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of fat can mainly be found in babies. We will find out why later in this article. However, adults also have a tiny amount of brown fat around the shoulders and neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown fats help you keep warm by burning fatty acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3726172\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This property has sparked researchers to exploit the possibilities of using brown fat in preventing obesity. This is also why there\u2019s a lot of brown fats in babies compared to adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When babies are born, they don\u2019t have much white fat that insulates and keeps them warm. Instead, their bodies break down fatty acids in brown fat cells to produce heat and energy. This is also how hibernating animals generate heat to keep them warm (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3726172\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beige_Brite_Fats\"><\/span><b>Beige (Brite) Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brite or beige <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cortisol-belly-fat\/\">fats<\/a> are a fairly new area of research. They are like a hybrid of white and brown fat cells. This, in turn, makes their functioning somewhere in between the two. Beige cells stimulate the consumption of fats rather than storing them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists believe that specific enzymes and hormones are produced when you\u2019re cold, stressed, or exercising. These hormones and enzymes are thought to help convert white fat into brite fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-reports\/fulltext\/S2211-1247(17)30751-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2211124717307519%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This area of study has created a lot of excitement among dieticians and nutritionists. Mainly because researchers believe it can be exploited in preventing obesity while maximizing healthy body fat levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"essential nutrients for body\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Fats\"><\/span><b>Essential Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential fats are crucial for sustaining life and a healthy body. These fats are located in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nerves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membranes (responsible for protecting your cells and organs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fats also play an important role in regulating multiple hormones. Some of them include hormones that are controlling fertility, temperature regulation, and vitamin absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Council on Exercise recommends that women should have about 10-13% of their body composition as essential fat. For men, the recommended minimum level of essential fats is between 2-5% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/tools-calculators\/percent-body-fat-calculator\/?irclickid=QiaQbrTS3xyLT9cwUx0Mo3EPUkB1iBXJJWwQxk0&amp;irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=12960&amp;clickid=QiaQbrTS3xyLT9cwUx0Mo3EPUkB1iBXJJWwQxk0&amp;utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_984595&amp;utm_medium=Impact&amp;utm_channel=Affiliate_Marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Going below these levels can be very lethal for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-body-fat\/\">40% Body Fat: Are You A Jump Away From Obesity And What Should You Do?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subcutaneous_Fat\"><\/span><b>Subcutaneous Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subcutaneous fats are stored beneath your skin. The skin is one of the main sites of fat storage in the body. If you\u2019ve been wondering in what region of the body is the storage of excess fat highest, you have your answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subcutaneous fat is a combination of beige, brown, and white fat cells that make up the largest percentage of your body fat. They are the fats you can pinch and squeeze in your belly, thighs, arms, and buttocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know that time when you\u2019re trying to estimate your body fat percentage using calipers? It\u2019s your subcutaneous fat that you\u2019re measuring. You need a certain amount of this type of fat for insulation, energy storage, and hormone production. Excess levels of subcutaneous fats, however, can result in imbalanced hormonal levels and sensitivity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5049481\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You should, therefore, try to maintain healthy and balanced levels of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33311 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fat storage in body\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4743.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visceral_Fats\"><\/span><b>Visceral Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visceral fat is commonly known as belly fat. It is the white fat that is stored in your abdomen around all of your major organs, including your kidneys, liver, intestines, pancreas, and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is considered to be one of the riskiest types of fats. When it is in excess, it can expose you to metabolic and cardiovascular conditions like diabetes, stroke, artery disease, heart disease, and some cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5049481\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_To_Body_Fat_When_You_Diet_And_Exercise\"><\/span><b>What Happens To Body Fat When You Diet And Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever weight loss is brought up, the first thing that comes to mind is losing fat or burning the extra calories. Sure, you\u2019re told to exercise, and perhaps your fitness instructor even comes up with the perfect workout routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you start a dietary plan that will help you accelerate the process. However, have you ever thought about what happens to body fat when you diet and exercise? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet_And_Body_Fat\"><\/span><b>Diet And Body Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, excess calories from fats and carbs are usually stored in fat cells as triglycerides. This is the main storage form of fat in the body. So in one end, your body is preserving fats for your future energy needs. But, on the other hand, the excess energy leads to a fat surplus that increases your weight and affects your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does fat burn when you\u2019re dieting, and where does it go? To initiate weight loss through burning fat, you need to take in fewer calories than your body uses. This then creates a calorie deficit prompting your body to use up its fat reserves for energy. So dieting helps you create a calorie deficit that triggers fat burn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 500-calorie daily deficit is sufficient to trigger noticeable fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3225890\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you keep a constant calorie deficit, fats are released from the fat cells where they are stored. Next, they are transported to your mitochondria which are responsible for producing energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the mitochondria, the fat is broken down through complex processes to generate energy. Therefore, if the calorie deficit is sustained long enough, more fat stores are used up, reducing body fat levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight-loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fat_Storage_In_Body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4901-1024x576.png\" alt=\"diet and body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4901.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4901-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4901.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4901.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_And_Body_Fat\"><\/span><b>Exercise And Body Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can significantly amplify the fat-burning process in your body. So how does your body burn fat when you\u2019re working out? Whenever you work out, blood flow to your muscles and fat cells is increased. As a result, fat is released at a faster rate to be used in producing energy in your muscle cells. This ultimately increases your total energy expenditure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic exercises will accelerate calorie burn in your body. Strength and resistance exercises, on the other hand, will increase or maintain your muscle mass. This is just as important since the more muscular you are, the calories your body will use to fuel itself. Even when you\u2019re resting or sedentary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some strength and resistance exercises you could try out include bodyweight exercises, lifting weight, and resistance bands. Examples of aerobic exercises include biking, running, and using an elliptical machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, dieting and exercising will trigger your fat cells to release the fats stored in them. That\u2019s primarily because your body will be looking for alternate sources of energy whenever there\u2019s a shortage. And that\u2019s just how fat cells work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you give them excess calories, they store the extras. Give them a deficit, and they\u2019ll release the fats stored and shrink in size. That said, are there any benefits of putting your body in either fat storage or fat-burning mode?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what we know, excess fat is not healthy for you. Sure, you need fats to survive, but you don\u2019t want them in excess. Its effects will be counterproductive. Either way, eating excess calories is how to put your body in fat storage mode. If you create a calorie deficit, the effects will be reversed, and your body will switch to fat-burning mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we know how fat burn occurs when you\u2019re dieting or exercising, the only question left is where does it go? When fat is broken down, fat cells shrink, leading to changes in your body composition. However, some byproducts are also generated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-fat-burning-zone\/\">Cardio Fat Burning Zone For Weight Loss Explained<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Byproducts_Of_Fat_Burn\"><\/span><b>Byproducts Of Fat Burn<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two major byproducts are produced when fats are broken down into carbon dioxide and water. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere when you exhale. Water, however, is disposed of in sweat, urine, or even exhaled air as moisture. When you exercise, the disposal of these byproducts is greatly enhanced through increased sweating and breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying fit is never an easy task. Sure, we all have different reasons why we hit the gym or get into that diet. However, the common factor in doing all that lies in our health and overall well-being. Exercising helps you stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While our bodies need fats to function properly, storing too many of them could result in weight gain and associated health problems. Before you start your weight loss journey, you must understand how fats are managed in your body. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5049481\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adipose tissue and metabolic syndrome: too much, too little or neither<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3648822\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biochemistry of adipose tissue: an endocrine organ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3726172\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold acclimation recruits human brown fat and increases nonshivering thermogenesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-reports\/fulltext\/S2211-1247(17)30751-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2211124717307519%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary intakes associated with successful weight loss and maintenance during the Weight Loss Maintenance Trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/missourifamilies.org\/quick\/nutritionqa\/fitqa17.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FOOD and FITNESS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, missourifamilies.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/nutrition\/pdf\/r2p_energy_density.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-Energy-Dense Foods and Weight Management: Cutting Calories While Controlling Hunger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/tools-calculators\/percent-body-fat-calculator\/?irclickid=QiaQbrTS3xyLT9cwUx0Mo3EPUkB1iBXJJWwQxk0&amp;irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=12960&amp;clickid=QiaQbrTS3xyLT9cwUx0Mo3EPUkB1iBXJJWwQxk0&amp;utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_984595&amp;utm_medium=Impact&amp;utm_channel=Affiliate_Marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percent Body Fat Norms for Men And Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., acefitness.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-reports\/fulltext\/S2211-1247(17)30751-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2211124717307519%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\">The TMAO-Producing Enzyme Flavin-Containing Monooxygenase 3 Regulates Obesity and the Beiging of White Adipose Tissue<\/a> (2017, cell.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At some point in our lives, we have all tried or thought about going on the \u201closing weight\u201d journey. 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The term has been used around quite a lot so that we instinctively assume to know what it\u2019s about. But do we really know what happens in our bodies when we lose weight?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You see, losing weight involves both <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-absorption\/\\\">your fat<\/a> and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/burn-fat-not-muscles\/\\\">muscle mass<\/a>. Each of the two masses plays a critical role in the equation. However, what you want to drop is your fat mass. Why? We answer that by looking at how fats behave in your body.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>How Is Fat Stored In The Body?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When you take that piece of chicken or any other food containing fats, what happens to it once ingested? How does it end up getting stored in your body in the first place? Here\u2019s what you need to know about fat storage in the body.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Fats are among the three major macros alongside carbs and protein. These three macros are essential nutrients that supply your body with caloric energy. Carbs are indeed the most preferred source of energy for your body. However, fats are the most energy-dense among the three (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/nutrition\/pdf\/r2p_energy_density.pdf\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Fats contain about 9kcal per gram, twice as much as proteins and carbs, which give only 4kcal (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/dnpa\/nutrition\/pdf\/r2p_energy_density.pdf\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). 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