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How does fat store in different places?
Joannah explains that there’s a number of different factors that contribute to exactly where and why we store fat in our body—which include genetics, stress, medication, environmental factors, diet, exercise, and our age.
What factors affect body fat distribution?
The known, major environmental factors that affect body fat distribution include alcohol intake (1), cigarette smoking (2), and the timing of onset of childhood obesity (3). In addition, strong genetic factors seem to play a role in regional fat gain and loss (4,5).
Why does fat get stored in the body?
If calories are not immediately metabolised for energy, the body stores them as fat for future use. This ability to store fat was essential as the human species evolved, playing a crucial role in human survival during food storages by serving as an emergency supply of energy.
Can I control where my fat goes?
You might not be able to control where fat takes a hike from first, but you can make sure you’re doing enough exercise to lose weight from somewhere. “To reduce body fat you need to be burning more calories than you’re consuming,” Ms Norgate explains.
How do I stop my stomach from storing fat?
Trimming the fat
- Eat a healthy diet. Focus on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and choose lean sources of protein and low-fat dairy products.
- Replace sugary beverages.
- Keep portion sizes in check.
- Include physical activity in your daily routine.
Where does fat go when you lose weight?
Your body must dispose of fat deposits through a series of complicated metabolic pathways. The byproducts of fat metabolism leave your body: As water, through your skin (when you sweat) and your kidneys (when you urinate). As carbon dioxide, through your lungs (when you breathe out).
Where do you start losing fat first?
Mostly, losing weight is an internal process. You will first lose hard fat that surrounds your organs like liver, kidneys and then you will start to lose soft fat like waistline and thigh fat. The fat loss from around the organs makes you leaner and stronger.
What parts of body lose fat first?
Where is the first place you gain weight?
For some people, the first noticeable change may be at the waistline. For others, the breasts or face are the first to show change. Where you gain or lose weight first is likely to change as you get older. Both middle-aged men and postmenopausal women tend to store weight around their midsections.