Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters Ep 146: Where Does Fat REALLY Go When You Lose Weight? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
What really happens to fat when you lose weight? Where does the “stuff” go? How does it leave your fat cells and then your body?
In today’s episode, Philip (@witsandweights) unravels the super-interesting, complex, and surprising journey of how your body burns fat during weight loss. From the moment you hit a calorie deficit to the result of a slimmer waistline, tune in as we decode the metabolic processes and bust common myths about fat loss.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
04:57 Exploring how the body burns fat during weight loss
07:19 Fat cell mobilization and the role of hormones
11:45 Fatty acid oxidation and energy
18:10 Water and CO2 loss
20:02 Weightloss through strength training and exercise
25:01 Common fat loss myths debunked
31:18 Practical takeaways for successful fat loss
34:33 Free guides on fat loss
35:44 Outro
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