Tag: Exhaling fat

According to a study published in the *British Medical Journal*, when you lose 10 kilograms of fat, 8.4 kilograms of it is breathed out as carbon dioxide. This surprising fact challenges the popular misconception and clearly explains what happens when your body sheds weight and answers the question: does fat turn into waste?

Most people incorrectly believe that ingested grease or fat is simply eliminated through waste, but in reality, fat goes on a complex journey through the body. When you eat fat, your body must break down and either use it for energy, store it for later, or, when a caloric deficit occurs, metabolize it and exhale it as carbon dioxide.

According to a study published in the *British Medical Journal*, the lungs are the primary excretory organ for fat loss. This means a significant portion of the fat you lose is indeed exhaled, turning a common misconception into a fascinating scientific fact. While this is true, it is not as simple as just huffing and puffing to shed pounds.