Diet and Nutrition
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How the Body gets rid of Fat
We will have a quick look at how your body actually gets rid of the fat so that you know exactly what is happening. Basically when you eat less and exercise more your body uses more energy, the energy has to come from somewhere so it comes from stored fats and your muscle that is wht is becomes essential to be in the right exercise zone for your needs.
You need to ensure a balanced diet as well as correct exercise to maintain your muscle mass while burning off all that body fats, for beginners try a walking programme or what takes your fancy and enjoy the benifits.
All body processes require energy to run properly. When the body is expending more energy than it is taking in (e.g. when exercising), the body's cells rely on internally stored energy sources, like complex carbohydrates and fats, for energy. The first source the body turns to is glycogen (by glycogenolysis). Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate (in total about 2000 kcal). 65% is stored in skeletal muscles and the rest in the liver. It is created from the excess of ingested macronutrients, mainly carbohydrates. When those sources are nearly depleted, the body begins lipolysis, the mobilization and catabolism of fat stores for energy. In this process, fats, obtained from adipose tissue, or fat cells, are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids, which can be used to make energy. The primary by-products of metabolism are carbon dioxide and water; carbon dioxide is expelled through the respiratory system.