Do We Burn Fat by Exhaling? The Surprising Science of Weight Loss
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in *The BMJ*, a common misconception is that fat is converted to heat or muscle when we lose weight. The reality is far different, and understanding this truth helps explain how we actually burn fat by exhaling.