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When fat is used as an energy source

Okay, now I understand how fat is produced, but what I really want to know is how to
get rid of the fat I’m producing.

To lose weight, you just have to steadily use up your stored fat.
To do this, you need to remember one important thing: When both saccharides

and lipids are present, the saccharides will be used as an energy source first.
If you eat foods containing lots of saccharides and lipids, your blood sugar level

will rise. The saccharides are used first for energy production, and the lipids are
stored in adipose tissue.

However, when the saccharides are used up and your blood sugar level decreases,
the stored lipids will gradually start getting metabolized. So when your hungry
stomach growls, lipids are actively being consumed.

After saccharides are used up... lipids are used.

puff puff so
hungry...

saccharide blood oNuorwtuitr’sn!
vessel
Fat

Hmm, I guess that means I’ve got to exercise for quite a while before those pounds
start to burn off.

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