Fat burning is stimulated by:
1) Good liver function (avoiding the overconsumption of fast food, fat, protein, alcohol, and drugs/medications)
2) Low carbohydrate consumption
3) Anaerobic exercise (relatively short duration, high intensity activity)
4) Adequate sleep (at least 7 hours of restful sleep per night)
Fat storing is largely stimulated by:
1) Excess carbohydrate consumption (especially Fast-foods)
2) Excess stress (physical and/or emotional)
3) Excess estrogen and estrogen-like chemicals (such as chemical pesticides, fertilizers, etc.)