From the muscle perspective, the key term that we need to know is mTOR which stands for Mammalian Target of Rapamycin. This scientific term is a kinase (catalytic enzyme) that regulates cell growth and protein synthesis. So, activating mTOR is critical to building muscles. However, too much mTOR activation is associated with some health risks, such as cancer cell growth, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegeneration, as documented in this scientific review publicly available online. From the fat perspective, we need to understand the concept of lipolysis breaking down stored fat into free fatty acids and transporting them into the bloodstream. The secret to burning fat is first mobilizing it. When cells need energy, specific hormones bind to fat cells, triggering hydrolysis of triacylglycerol (fatty acids). This process requires three conditions: a caloric deficit by reducing food intake, increasing energy expenditure by moving the body, and creating a thermic effect by exposing the body to cold temperatures.