10/15/2024
Not All Fat is Bad! Also, I DID AN ART!!
So I’ve had this art project in my head for sometime now and I finally finished it! Nerd alert: these are histology slides of white, beige, and brown fat tissue That I whimsically painted.
— Fun fact, I can’t tell you the last time I painted anything like this and it was absolutely delightful.
Alright, let’s talk fat—but not in the way you’re thinking. Did you know not all fat is created equal? Yep, there’s more to it than just the squishy stuff we all love to hate. In fact, some of it can actually be good for you. Let’s break it down:
1️⃣ White Fat: This is the stuff we usually want less of. It stores energy and cushions our organs, but too much of it can lead to health problems. Think of it like your body’s “rainy day” fund—only it starts to add up fast if we’re not careful.
2️⃣ Beige Fat: Now we’re getting to the interesting stuff! Beige fat is like a sleeper agent. It can switch over to burn energy like brown fat when we exercise, get cold, or activate certain hormones. 💪 It’s like having a hybrid car—efficient when needed.
3️⃣ Brown Fat: The good fat! Brown fat is like your internal furnace. It burns calories to keep you warm and actually helps regulate your metabolism. The more brown fat you have, the better your body gets at burning energy. 🔥
So next time you think, “Ugh, fat,” just remember—it’s not all bad! The key is finding ways to activate that brown and beige fat, whether it’s through exercise, staying active, or even braving the cold for a bit. ❄️💥
Thankfully, as we lose weight we typically lose the unhealthy white fat around our organs first 😅
