Nobodywants to be in extra size, isn’t it? The first thing that comes to our mindwhen it comes to fat loss is hitting the gym or cutting calories. But have youever wondered where the fat actually goes when we lose weight? The answer mightbe surprising—it exits through Lungs!
Yes,you heard it right! When we lose fat, it gets converted to water and carbondioxide. The carbon dioxide is exhaled through lungs. The water exits our bodyin the form of sweat, urine, tears &other body fluids. In fact, the majority of the fat is exhaled as carbondioxide.
Let’s understand the science behind this –
⮚ Fat Metabolism – Our body storesfat as triglycerides. When there is acalorie deficit in the body by less eating and more exercise, thebody breaks these triglycerides into glycerol andfatty acids.
⮚ Process of Conversion – These free fatty acids are then broken further named as theprocess of oxidation, taking place in the powerhouseof energy (mitochondria). This process converts the fatty acids into carbondioxide and water.
⮚ Exhalation – The generated carbon dioxideis then transported to lungs which helps in expelling this from the bodythrough the process of exhalation. In fact, breathing has a vital role to playin our fat loss journey
Role of Physical Activity –
✔ Exercise increases respirationrate enabling our body to exhale more carbon dioxide. Running, cycling,swimming are few good exercise options for fat loss
✔ It elevates heart rate andbreathing rate maximising the amount of fat loss from the lungs
✔ But we cannot simply focus on ‘breathing away’ body fat without aproper focus on diet and exercise
Isn’tthis a fascinating fact that we can breatheout fat from our body? So, next time you hit the gym or go for exercise,remember that every breath counts! It is a strong reminder that our bodies arebeautiful machines which are designed to maintain Balance & Harmony.