will your body stop burning fat if it is busy flushing out s

lil_missfit

Just curious really:))

so if my body spent all week getting Easter sodium off, does that mean it didn't really burn fat all week? is it reasonable that your liver can not burn fat and flush out sodim at the same time? your thoughts:)) just wondering:))

merrillfoster

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

Helice

I didnt realise ur body had to burn sodium..
i thought it was something u just digested...
:S

kthom

Your liver turns the fat into energy. You get rid of sodium with your kidneys. One doesn't interfere with the other. Keep eating well, working out and drinking your water it will all work out.

TDGee

The amazing thing about the body is that it can and does all of this at the same time! Sodium is washed out through sweat and in the urine, while fat is converted and burned as energy. It gets molecularly complicated, but to answer your question, it happens all at the same time. Now go drink some water! :bigsmile:

lil_missfit

not a stupid question:)) I fel dumb putting that because I really don't understand:)) I read that your liver burns fat and if you try to lose too much weight too soon then that is hard on your liver....I dunno:embarassed:

I am learning as I go....If I look stupid in between...oh well:)) I am still gonna ask away:)) someone on here knows something lol!!!

EDesq

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

hpsnickers1

No, it just means your body retains more water to keep the sodium/water balance good. The liver doesn't burn fat. The liver helps turn fuel (food) to glucose which get used by the body. What is doesn't use gets stored as fat. The fat burning process involves a number of organs and systems.

Your body burns fat/carbs 24/7 (sometimes if you aren't careful it will also burn off lean muscle mass - this can happen with calorie restrictions and too much cardio activity).

leahsevilla

the only thing that interferes with fat burn is alcohol. your body stops burning fat until it gets all that out of it's system... sad huh?

lil_missfit

The amazing thing about the body is that it can and does all of this at the same time! Sodium is washed out through sweat and in the urine, while fat is converted and burned as energy. It gets molecularly complicated, but to answer your question, it happens all at the same time. Now go drink some water! :bigsmile:

lol!!! I had to giggle reading this:)) thank you!!! You answered my question to a "T" take care:)) *gulping water *

hpsnickers1

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

I think maybe this person was asking what he/she thought might be considered a stupid question. I don't think he/she was calling the OP's questions stupid.

hpsnickers1

the only thing that interferes with fat burn is alcohol. your body stops burning fat until it gets all that out of it's system... sad huh?

also ingesting too much sugar and fast digesting carbs (the bad carbs).

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lil_missfit

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

I think she was refering to her question being stupid (though it wasn't) because she may not have known.... I don't think she was saying my question was stupid...at least I didn't get that...but I do tend to be a little slow at times.....still no offense taken anyway:)) no harm done:))

lil_missfit

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

I think maybe this person was asking what he/she thought might be considered a stupid question. I don't think he/she was calling the OP's questions stupid.

yep

still love here:))

2monkeys

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

I read this as 'I have a stupid question: does the liver burn fat?' I think that some people write the way they talk and the meaning comes across completely differently when you type it. You can't read the tone of what someone is saying. But I did give it a second read, if it wasn't for the question mark at the end I would have felt the same as you.

EDesq

Drinking 10-12 cups of water is not "Flushing" but many on here believe that it is. Remember, when you are doing all of this "peeing" and sweating" you are ALSO stripping your Body of much needed nutrients...Potassium, B Vitamins and any other Vitamins that are Water soluble. Sometimes you just have to take your "hit" and just get back on track without doing EXTREME things, like drinking 10-12 cups of water. Also, remember, we get at least 1/3 to 1/2 of our water from what we eat. Just get back on track and avoid Extreme Measures.

EDesq

Stupid question--your liver is what burns fat?

WOW...That's just MEAN and unnecessary. People are here to learn, it takes courage and confidence to ask questions.

I read this as 'I have a stupid question: does the liver burn fat?' I think that some people write the way they talk and the meaning comes across completely differently when you type it. You can't read the tone of what someone is saying. But I did give it a second read, if it wasn't for the question mark at the end I would have felt the same as you.

Imma move on, but...I just take My time and READ what people write, I am NOT into assuming what is in someone's head. NOWHERE did it READ, "I have a stupid..." ALSO, questions usually end with a question mark. What that person responded was Mean. I believe they wrote what they INTENDED.

Becky1971

I get confused with a lot of this stuff, I still haven't grasped the whole thing with calories, calories net, deficit, Calories burned. Like I have my HRM, and I barely know how to use it. lol I can't set it all up cause i don't understand it all. I tend to be a bit slow in some areas. lol

not a stupid question:)) I fel dumb putting that because I really don't understand:)) I read that your liver burns fat and if you try to lose too much weight too soon then that is hard on your liver....I dunno:embarassed:

I am learning as I go....If I look stupid in between...oh well:)) I am still gonna ask away:)) someone on here knows something lol!!!

EDesq

I get confused with a lot of this stuff, I still haven't grasped the whole thing with calories, calories net, deficit, Calories burned. Like I have my HRM, and I barely know how to use it. lol I can't set it all up cause i don't understand it all. I tend to be a bit slow in some areas. lol

not a stupid question:)) I fel dumb putting that because I really don't understand:)) I read that your liver burns fat and if you try to lose too much weight too soon then that is hard on your liver....I dunno:embarassed:

I am learning as I go....If I look stupid in between...oh well:)) I am still gonna ask away:)) someone on here knows something lol!!!

I think that if you get to much into the SCIENCE of weight loss you may derail yourself. I did that when I came on MFP, and I STOPPED losing. Then I went back to what worked for Me and I am on track again. Basically eat less and move More...your Body being in some type of "Zone" and so on is for those who really want to be there. I just get on My Cycle and GOOOO, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, I just have FUN. I eat by My eating plan and be happy as I can get to be. There is some sacrifice but if you get too much into Science, you may not stick to YOUR Plan; and if You can not stick to YOUR Plan, YOU will not lose weight, get fit or get healthy.

NoAdditives

Both your liver and kidneys are used in the process of converting fat into energy. Fat gets broken down into usable energy and the byproducts, water and carbon dioxide, are released through urine and breathing respectively. If your liver and kidneys are busy using other sources for energy, like carbs/sugars and consumed fats you will not burn body fat for energy. Sodium should not affect the body's fat burning processes, but it's possible that there is only so much your body can do at one time. Getting rid of excess sodium would take priority over burning fat. And what a poster said above about how "flushing" sodium with extra water can actually flush necessary electrolytes is true. Drink the amount of water that your body is used to and the excess sodium will and resulting water weight will come off on its own in a way that is healthy for your body.

lil_missfit

Both your liver and kidneys are used in the process of converting fat into energy. Fat gets broken down into usable energy and the byproducts, water and carbon dioxide, are released through urine and breathing respectively. If your liver and kidneys are busy using other sources for energy, like carbs/sugars and consumed fats you will not burn body fat for energy. Sodium should not affect the body's fat burning processes, but it's possible that there is only so much your body can do at one time. Getting rid of excess sodium would take priority over burning fat. And what a poster said above about how "flushing" sodium with extra water can actually flush necessary electrolytes is true. Drink the amount of water that your body is used to and the excess sodium will and resulting water weight will come off on its own in a way that is healthy for your body.

thank you:)) you're answers are always the BOMB!! very straight to the point and very detailed AND understandable:)) I can always get a straight forward answer from you. Thanks!!!

lil_missfit

To everyone:))

Thanks for your replys:)) Everyone was helpful as always

Much love to MFPs