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How Your Body Stores Fat: The Science of Triglycerides, Glycerol, and Free Fatty Acids

Fat storage is a complex process that plays a significant role in weight management and overall health. In my previous story, “What’s Inside a Lipid Droplet? Beyond Just Fat,” I explored the composition of lipid droplets, and this article builds on that foundation by diving deeper into how fat is stored in the body. Most fat is stored as triglycerides, which consist of three fatty acid molecules…

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What’s Inside a Lipid Droplet? Beyond Just Fat

Following my exploration of adipose hypertrophy and mitosis and building on my broader journey to understand weight loss and metabolism, I’m now delving into the inner workings of fat cells. This post, part of my series on Dan Snell’s blog, focuses on the composition of lipid droplets within adipocytes—the storage units of fat in our bodies. While we often think of fat as just stored energy,…

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Adipose Hypertrophy vs. Mitosis: Understanding Fat Growth Mechanisms

Following my introduction to fat accumulation (read more), I’m diving deeper into the science of fat growth. This post explores two key processes driving the physical increase in fat: adipose hypertrophy and mitosis. Understanding these mechanisms can help us grasp why fat accumulates, offering insights into managing a healthy body fat percentage for sustainable weight loss and overall…

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Unravelling Fat: A Deep Dive into Its Accumulation and Composition

Following on from my previous series, My Journey to Understand Weight Loss and Metabolism, I’m now exploring the science of fat—how it builds up and what it’s made of. This is my journey of a constant struggle: my weight. I’ve fluctuated by 20 kilos multiple times, trapped on the rollercoaster of weight gain and loss. It’s frustrating, humbling, and why I’m sharing this weight loss journey with…

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Discover essential strategies to manage your fat cell warehouse effectively and start your journey to weight loss and better health!

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Discover how diet influences fat storage and learn about hidden factors that boost fat accumulation. Unlock insights for effective weight management.

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Discover the mechanisms behind fat storage, from hormonal signals to diet's role. Learn how to manage your weight effectively!

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How Hormones Burn Fat Naturally – Inside the Fat Cell Warehouse

Welcome Back to the Fat Cell Warehouse Series In my first post, I shared my personal journey to understand weight loss and metabolism, laying the groundwork for this series. You can read it here to catch up on the basics of fat storage and metabolism. In the last post, we met the managers like insulin and cortisol, who store fat by piling barrels (triglycerides) into your body’s warehouse. If…

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Discover how hormones manage fat storage and burning, crucial for effective weight loss. Learn about the 'warehouse' of your fat cells today!

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Explore how growth hormone supercharges fat loss in our fat cell warehouse series. Discover essential mechanisms for effective weight management.

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Epic NZ Adventure: Flight from Palmerston North to Auckland, Domain Stro...

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Discover how hormones manage fat storage and burning, crucial for effective weight loss. Learn about the 'warehouse' of your fat cells today!

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Join me for a fun-filled adventure at Linklater Reserve in Palmerston North!

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My Journey to Understand Weight Loss and Metabolism

I’ve been hooked on health and nutrition since my Uni days studying Physiology and Sport Science. It’s a fascinating mix of biology, lifestyle, and psychology. But despite my studies, one thing’s been a constant struggle: my weight. I’ve swung up and down by 20 kilos multiple times, stuck on the rollercoaster of weight gain and loss. It’s frustrating, humbling, and why I’m sharing this weight…