Have you noticed that some people tend to put on weight more around the abdominal area? Especially in men. You may have heard of the term ‘apple’ and ‘pear’ shaped. Well, abdominal weight gain means you’re apple shape. If this is you, it’s important to know that you are at a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as it will lead to greater insulin resistance.
The fat which you can see, that lies just under your skin, is known as subcutaneous fat. This is the bits that everybody wants to try to reduce and get rid of. But there is another place where ‘apple’ shaped people also gain more fat, and that is actually within your body and builds up around your organs. This is known as visceral fat.
More and more studies are showing that it is this fat that you need to shift to help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This can be done easily through a healthy lifestyle – watching what you eat, keeping to a low fat diet, and exercising more. Even exercise alone can help lower the amount of this visceral fat mass.
So, you have been warned! If you don’t do anything about your wide waistline – then you’re heading for a shorter life with lots of health problems. Do something!
If you need more advice and tips of how to lose weight and burn fat, then I suggest you take a look at The F.A.B. Diet. It will really help you get started onto the road of good health.
Until soon with more musings…
Loretta
