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Cantando · 07-18-2007, 03:03 PM

Are there any experts out there who know about fat cells and total body water, as I find this area a bit confusing?
Is it true that the number of fat cells remains constant in our bodies? I read that it does, then I read something that said we can still create new fat cells. So, which is true?
Are fat cells mainly water and when they expand, it is just with more water?
I have been using weighing scales for a few years that show body fat percentage and total body water. I have noticed that the higher the body fat, the lower the total body water (and vice versa), which seems odd if fat is mainly water.
I know it would be a silly thing to do, but if I stopped drinking liquids for a few days, would my body go into survival mode and start using the water stored in my fat cells?

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Cantando Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,436	Fat cells and Total Body Water Are there any experts out there who know about fat cells and total body water, as I find this area a bit confusing? Is it true that the number of fat cells remains constant in our bodies? I read that it does, then I read something that said we can still create new fat cells. So, which is true? Are fat cells mainly water and when they expand, it is just with more water? I have been using weighing scales for a few years that show body fat percentage and total body water. I have noticed that the higher the body fat, the lower the total body water (and vice versa), which seems odd if fat is mainly water. I know it would be a silly thing to do, but if I stopped drinking liquids for a few days, would my body go into survival mode and start using the water stored in my fat cells?