Fitmodo - The Science of Fat

Gizmodo posted a great overview article on The Science of Fat.

It touches on questions like:

• How the body stores fat.
• Where the weight goes when you lose it.
• And my favorite, how to boost your metabolism:

"The simplest answer is by adding muscle. Muscle tissue, at rest, burns two to three times more calories than fat tissue does. So while cardio is certainly important for your overall health and stamina, if fat burning is your goal, then focusing a little more on weight-bearing, muscle building exercises will likely yield better results, and faster. Not because it burns more calories while you're working out, but because it turns up your metabolic flame so that it burns more calories all the time."

For me, this is one of the most important takeaways / confirmations.  You must incorporate resistance training into your weight loss / fitness regimen.  Too often, I see heavier people doing endless aerobics and countless sit-ups.  In my mind, I'm urging them to pick up a dumbbell so that they can kick their metabolisms into a higher gear.

I think that this is a well written article, filled with great examples and information.  I definitely recommend that you give it a read!