Fat cells are forever no matter how much you diet. But the good news is that you can reduce the size of them through watching what you eat and exercising. And how many fat cells are we talking about? On a person whose weight is under control there are around 25 billion fat cells. You don’t want to know how many on a overweigh person (upwards of 150 billion!)
Does it matter where the fat cells are located?
Yes it does matter. On men the fat cells tend to gather around the waist, you have heard of the term ‘apple shaped’ well that is what it is. This can be dangerous because it leads to heart disease and diabetes. The fat around the midsection is called ‘visceral fat’ which is deeply embedded within the body’s tissue and is harder to get rid of then other types of fat. Visceral fat also has a part to play in higher bad cholesterol, which can lead to many health issues.
‘Pear’ shaped body types usually have subcutaneous fat, under the skin fat. This is a layer of fat that is used for protection as well as energy. It is easier to get rid of then visceral fat.
Of course you can get rid of subcutaneous fat with liposuction. There are issues involved with liposuction that you need to go over with your doctor before considering it.