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The physical health of Americans, as far as obesity and weight are concerned, is on the minds of physicians more than ever. However, weight-related health risks and disease aren't limited or exclusive to severe cases. Body fat stored in the abdomen is now known to be potentially dangerous to bodily health.
Let's breakdown the two types of body fat around your midsection: Subcutaneous: the squeezable part that pushes you to hit the gym, extra hard around the holidays. Visceral: less touchable, but still prominent; this fat lines our inner organs, the intestines, pancreas, kidneys and liver. Visceral fat is also visible, as it is responsible for creating the beer belly.
While subcutaneous fat is bothersome, it's actually visceral fat that can be potentially very problematic. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which just acts as a unused energy depository, visceral fat acts like a gland, breaking down hormones and fatty acids, which are all directly metabolized by the liver.
When you have an excess of visceral fat, you start running out of room for everything; it's like trying to stuff ten pounds of sand into a sack with a five-pound capacity.
So why is it abdomen fat is only now becoming such a concern? Part of that answer lies in genetics, and the other part lies in the modern diet. Some people are genetically predisposed to store fat in their abdomen, as opposed to the legs, buttocks and chest. Your body type often determines where more of your bodily fat is stored; pear shaped implies wider lower regions and apple implies a thicker top half.
The problem today is that people eat too much and move less and less.
It is up to an individual to make the effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I talk so much about it because I am so passionate about healthy living and it seems to fall on deaf ears most of the time.
I had a gorgeous flat tummy once, then I became ill and am now in a wheel-chariot. My doctor said the c-sec for my twins killed the muscles in my tummy and surgery would be my only real option.
Anyone know a good plastic surgeon with a heart that wants to help a crippled woman?
I tend to carry my weight in my abdomen, after childbirth and three abdominal surgeries, it can be difficult to keep it toned. I rely on walking, toning exercises that build up the muscles and mowing the lawn.
The shakes I’m on and the exercises i’m doing are working my hips, butt and abs.. Come to my page and i’d be glad to share how i’m doing it... Because it is working !
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