burn fat

idiom

: to cause one's body to use the fat it has stored
exercises that burn fat

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The researchers noted no increase in dangerous complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when there’s a lack of insulin and the body has to burn fat for energy instead of glucose, leading to a buildup of ketones in the blood. New Atlas, 25 June 2025 This method will cause the body to use up its sugar stores and instead burn fat for energy.6 Smartwatches: Wearable technology like smartwatches can track data like movement, heart rate, arterial oxygen saturation (indicates oxygen level in the body), and heart rhythm. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025 Working out on an empty stomach may lead your body to burn fat for fuel instead of carbs. Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025 Staying hydrated is important because your body needs water to burn fat. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for burn fat

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“Burn fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn%20fat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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