When you lose weight, where does the fat go?

mementoflash

Some may get converted into muscle. Feb 01 06, 6:13 PM

smeogalla

Fat is converted into units of energy and is burned up by the body. Fat does not turn into muscle, nor does muscle turn into fat. Feb 01 06, 6:51 PM

gmackematix

The fat is first broken down by the body into fatty acids and glycerol, the latter of which is broken down by the liver into glucose. Glucose helps to supply the muscles with energy and a bi-product of this energy production is carbon dioxide. This is then taken by the blood vessels to the lungs and exhaled, to be replaced by fresh oxygen. Most of our weight loss after diet and exercise is not through sweating or any other bodily excretion or secretion, but carbon in the CO2 we breathe out. If this sounds unlikely, then think about a mighty oak tree or redwood, and bear in mind that over 95% of a tree's weight is from carbon absorbed from the CO2 in air for the purpose of photosynthesis. Feb 01 06, 7:00 PM

mementoflash

Although this is not a debate site, in the interest of presenting correct information, fat and muscle can be converted into each other. I provide this site to back my statement up. http://www.nutrition4health.org/NOHAnews/NNS93LoseFatGainMuscle.htm Feb 01 06, 7:17 PM

smeogalla

http://www.naturalstrength.com/features/detail2.asp?AuthorID=169&ArticleID=108 This will dispel the Myths and Misconceptions Feb 01 06, 9:27 PM

What-A-Mess

Fat can NOT be directly converted into muscle or vice-versa. One is made from Protein and the other lipids. No commonality at all. The body does not like to burn fat. It will, without sufficient glucose in the blood, burn lean tissue (muscles/organs) first! http://www.lifestylemanagement.com/jap/articles_list_diets.htm Jan 24 07, 4:19 PM