Where does the fat go?

[-acl- 0]

I have a question that has been bugging me for a while.

It sounds so pathetic that I'm too embarressed to ask my doctor.

If anyone can shed some light on this one it would be much appreciated.

Q. When you lose weight, where does the fat go?

Gross I know - but I'm sure I don't poo 1 - 2kg (2.2/4.4lbs) a week.

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Aloha

I don't think it goes anywhere, I've heard the fat cells are still there they just get smaller. Thats why it's so easy for us people that have been fat to get that way again really fast. I don't know if this is the correct answer but just what I've heard. Please if I'm wrong someone set me straight.

Good Luck

BWD

[nip50 2]

I was told by my doctor that fat is discharged from your body through your urine and that is why drinking Water is so important. So keep drinking.

[-acl- 0]

Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone - I am no longer 'in the dark' on this one.

Jack - I particulary like your saying 'But with our new life we can banish it!!!' (fat).

Thanks again

Amy

[goodtimes 0]

acl-that was a good question!!!!! thanks guys for the answer

[Daisalana 33]

I thought the Fat Fairy whisks it away in the middle of the night? :x

[VegasGrace 1]

Scientifically speaking...in laymans terms.....

a FAT cell can get larger or smaller but does not disappear (unless it's lypo-ed out)

it takes CARBOHYDRATE to change the size of a FAT cell...meaning if carbs are cut out altoghter the cell will not shrink. Ever get to a weightloss plateu and tried everything? Try a KrispyKreme donut w/ a coke. You'll lose 2 pounds instantly!

[Mrs Husker 3]

I don’t think that much of it becomes "waste" or I wouldn’t be so constipated, ya know what I mean. But fat cells do have a long memory.

[hsbeach 0]

I thought the Fat Fairy whisks it away in the middle of the night? :x

My fat fairy keeps passing by my house, just like Santa and the tooth fairy.

[hazeleyegrl1 0]

i've heard that Water flushes body fat, thus excreting some of it from urine seems to make sense....and the fact that people who generally drink Water in lieu of sugary carbonated drinks tend to be slimmer then those who Never drink water. makes sense to me.

i know that while working out we definitely SWEAT some of the fat away! kinda makes me wanna go sweat it out right now!

xoxo, Christie

[nomadem 1]

if I could have washed away fat cells by drinking Water I would have comsumed a river.

the cells dont disappear they shrink

[LapBandit 5]

I actually researched this too. I found that yes, urine and sweat can release fat but a good percentage comes out in the air we breathe out! That's why they say breathing out through your mouth is helpful during weight loss and why your breath can get a little raunchy when you're really losing. But, the fat cells themselves never leave your body, they just become smaller and they also become extra willing to puff back up on a moment's notice so that's why it's easier to gain than to lose.

It's a weird thought...I peed, sweated and breathed out 175 pounds???!!! It's so weird!

[Mary-2b150 0]

Scientifically speaking...in laymans terms.....

a FAT cell can get larger or smaller but does not disappear (unless it's lypo-ed out)

it takes CARBOHYDRATE to change the size of a FAT cell...meaning if carbs are cut out altoghter the cell will not shrink. Ever get to a weightloss plateu and tried everything? Try a KrispyKreme donut w/ a coke. You'll lose 2 pounds instantly!

I'm confused about the last part - could you explain this a bit more please? I'm just curious. krispykreme and a coke certainly never helped me lose any weight

[VegasGrace 1]

The body adjusts to your eating. Stop eating...you'll lose weight alright but your body will go into emergency mode and STORE energy aka fat instead of loosing more weight.

Cause: no carbohydrates.

Cure: sugar

So, eat something with carbs IF you are at a standstill and have been for a while AND you have cut out all or most sugar.

No, just eating sugar normally will not cause weightloss, sorry to confuse you.

[destiny79 0]

the fat fairy keep pass up my house damit stop here I have 80lbs for you to pick up. she is just like my garbage man always leaving something behine. lol:heh: