Fat cells release stored triglycerides, which are converted into usable energy through metabolic processes.
Hormones trigger fat breakdown into glycerol and fatty acids, which enter the bloodstream.
Fatty acids are transported to mitochondria, where they are oxidized to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
Most fat byproducts are exhaled as carbon dioxide through the lungs during breathing.
Water produced during fat oxidation is excreted through urine, sweat, and other bodily fluids.
Creating a caloric deficit through diet and exercise forces the body to utilize stored fat for energy.
Regular exercise boosts metabolism, increasing the rate at which fat is burned for energy.
In low-carb diets, the body enters ketosis, using fat as the primary energy source.