The following tidbits are from the June 2009 issue of Fitness Magazine.
The Bad News
1. The average person has 10 billion to 20 billion fat cells
2. Eating too much for too long and your body can actually create more fat cells
3. Genetics and Lifestyle play a role in determining how many fat cells you have
The Silver Lining
You can outwit your fat cells by eating a healthy, balanced diet ( losts of produce, lean meats, low fat dairy, whole grains, etc.) exercising regularly including a mix of strength training and cardio.
Now go run!
Keli