
Where Does the Fat Go? (And Other Concerns)
Food, We Need To Talk
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The Fat Cell
The human body is ruled by the laws of physics, just like everything else in the universe. We actually have the same number of fat cells for our entire lives. When we gain weight, these little cells inflate like balloons filling with lipids. And when we lose weight, they deflate and that fat turns into carbon dioxide and water. For a lot of people, weighing themselves is not a good idea. It always puts them into this mental spiral,. Like for me, it would completely dictate my mood if the scale went down then I'd have a great day.
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