The Science of Weight Loss: Understanding Calorie Deficit and Fat Storage Excess energy, primarily calories from fats or carbohydrates, is stored in fat cells as triglycerides. This is how your body conserves energy for future use over time. While having energy reserves is beneficial, an excess can lead to a fat surplus. This surplus can significantly impact your body shape and overall health. Understanding Calorie Deficit To lose weight effectively, you must consume fewer calories than you burn,…