Where is fat stored?
The body has 2 areas that fat can be stored in. These areas are classified as-
Visceral Fat
While too much of any kind of fat can be dangerous, there are certain health risks associated with having too much visceral fat as if can affect the essential organs.
Risks Associated with Visceral Obesity
Subcutaneous fat
Subcutaneous fat is located underneath the skin. This kind of fat is located all over your body and is important for your body to function properly.
Subcutaneous fat has five main functions:
Subcutaneous fat is an important function of protecting the body, but if the body is storing too much of it, there is an increased risk for health problems including:
White fat cells
Most of the body fat is made up of white fat cells. Fat cells make up 20–25 per cent of the total body weight in a healthy body.
Brown fat cells
These are found only at the following sites: around scapula, nape of neck and large blood vessels. Brown fat is more effective when producing energy (heat).
The most common method recommended for reducing excess fat are diet and physical activity.
Diet
The basic principle of losing fat via diet is to consume fewer calories than you burn.
Physical activity
One way your body stores energy is by building up fat. To get rid of the build-up of fat, calories must be used/burned.
Aerobic activity is the most commonly recommended way to burn calories. This type of activity includes walking, running, cycling, swimming, and other movement-based activities that increase the heart rate. Many people who are increasing their activity to lose fat also participate in strength training like lifting weights. This type of activity increases lean muscle which can boost your metabolism and help burn calories.