Every person’s body contains adipose tissue. It performs various functions important for the functioning of the body, the main ones being:
- saving energy reserves
- water storage
- thermal insulation
- mechanical protection of internal organs
- production of biological substances and hormones
Despite the important function of adipose tissue for the healthy functioning of the body, many of us neglect it and strive to get rid of it by any means necessary. Because We need to approach any task wisely, let’s figure out what exactly we want to get rid of and what exact result we want to achieve.
Causes of excess weight
Fats consumed with food are separated into fat droplets in the intestines and absorbed into the lymphatic system. Then they enter the lungs, into the pulmonary circulation, and are broken down there. The main amount of fat is distributed into fat cells, from where 
it is sent in the form of energy to maintain the functioning of the body’s muscles. At least one capillary has access to one fat cell. Through it, various substances enter the cell, and decay products are removed. A collection of fat cells is called adipose tissue.
In cases where the muscles do not use all the energy received by the body, it is stored as fat in the fat cells, gradually overflowing them, thereby increasing their size. There are many reasons for the growth of such cells, but the most common ones can be identified:
– low mobility
– disruption of the endocrine system
– wrong lifestyle
Any of the above reasons lead to the disruption of metabolic processes, which leads to an increase in fat cell size. As a result, the space between the cells inevitably decreases and the access of the blood capillary to the cell ceases. As a result, fat cell breakdown products are not removed. Thus, the deposited fat turns from “rainy day reserves” into a “waste disposal” site. Visually this manifests itself in the form of cellulite and obesity.
What fat bothers a person?
Human adipose tissue is located in three layers:
- under the skin (forms the outlines and proportions of the figure), covering the entire body, but the largest accumulation is in the abdomen and
hips. It is in this layer of adipose tissue that the so-called “cellulite” is formed, which we observe in the form of unevenness and looseness of the skin. In women, fat tissue fibers form a honeycomb structure, so any increase in fat tends to bulge out, like the stuffing on a mattress. Visually, men have less cellulite because their fibers run horizontally, creating a criss-cross pattern of fat tissue that prevents bulges or dimples.
- visceral (around the internal organs) – this is the main “reinforcement” of our overhanging and protruding “tummy”, which is the most difficult to get rid of.
- under the connective tissue membranes and covering the muscles – these are the body’s “strategic” fat reserves.
An interesting trend was discovered by scientists: since one of the main functions of adipose tissue is protective, adipose tissue actively grows in places where there is strong pressure or tension. Often this is an area of the abdominal cavity that we often compress with a belt, belt, elastic band, because… the body is in a hurry to protect the internal organs from pressure so that they do not get damaged. We already know that the hardest fat to get rid of is around the internal organs. In fact, the word “get rid” is not appropriate here!
The fact is that it is impossible to reduce the number of fat cells! The only thing that can be achieved with the right approach is to reduce the size of 
fat cells and also convert them from white to brown fat cells!
Previously, it was believed that in the human body, adipose tissues are “the same” and are “white fat.” According to the results of recent studies, “brown fat”, which was previously found only in children and animals, has also been identified in the body of an adult.
The global task of “white fat” in the human body is to store energy in case of famine. “Brown fat” is responsible for converting fat cells into heat, i.e. for thermoregulation. In this case, brown fat can be converted into white fat, and vice versa.
Why is brown adipose tissue valuable? The fact is that it improves glucose metabolism and increases insulin sensitivity. The more brown fat cells there are, the more calories are burned in the body and the more actively glucose is absorbed from the blood into tissue cells.
How can you lose weight and become healthier at the same time?
Today, the transformation of white adipose tissue into brown is one of the effective and healthy methods of preventing cellulite, obesity, and also a good means of losing weight.
What to do to reduce the layer of fatty tissue:
- Temper yourself – the body will not store fat if it regularly needs energy to warm up. Take a contrast shower in the morning, do not bundle up in a bunch of jackets and sweaters in winter, try to maintain the temperature at home within 18–19 degrees.
- Give your body exercise – this will stimulate white fat cells to convert into brown fat.
- Live in unison with nature :
- go to bed on time, and get up early – this will contribute to a stronger emotional background, and therefore a healthier metabolism;
- stay awake during the day and sleep at night – brown adipose tissue cells are more active in daylight;
- eat right – eat plenty of vegetables (especially green) and fruits, and do not eat fatty and heavy protein foods at night.
Let’s sum it up
Our body has good reasons to accumulate fat, moreover, many internal processes are impossible without fat cells!
Adipose tissue is found in different parts of the body and at different levels. If we talk about the aesthetic component formed in the human body in our time, then we need to pay attention to subcutaneous and visceral fat. At the same time, cellulite appears in the subcutaneous fat layer, and the visceral fat layer is the most difficult to “burn.”
The structure of adipose tissue fibers in men and women differs as well as the amount of fat in the body (women have 10-15% more).
Fat cells are different (white and brown). To lose weight, our target then becomes white fat cells.
It is impossible to reduce the number of fat cells. You can only reduce their size, thus improving intracellular metabolism.
A healthy lifestyle (nutrition, daily routine, and exercise) is the most important key to a healthy, strong, and beautiful body.
