Excess Abdominal Fat Risks

Unfortunately the people in the countries in the developed world have increasingly been gaining weight in general but in particular have excess abdominal fat.

Many people become frustrated about this when they look in the mirror and are unhappy about the restrictions on their activities. What they are not realizing is that this excess abdominal fat, or middle age spread, is a very large health risk even more so than fat over the rest of the body.

The main problem is the visceral fat that surrounds the internal organs within the body cavities. The fat around your stomach is not as risky as this type of fat which has been identified in studies as being much higher risk.

This visceral belly fat has been connected to all sorts of health risks with new reports of other risks coming out often. These risks include heart disease and strokes, and associated high blood pressure, diabetes (especially Type 2), quite a few different kinds of cancer (including breast cancer), metabolic disorders, gallbladder problems, and as many wives would attest, sleep apnea and snoring. Certainly grounds to consider doing something to lose that weight.

An indication of this fat type is the rounded body shape and not so much the pear shape. The best measurement is at the waist and this will often indicate potential health issues. The Body Mass Index (BMI) effectively measures total body fat, and not the more risky visceral fat.

By reducing this internal fat through diet and a good workout program many health benefits will be realised. It is certainly worth reducing as this fat has been identified as having a role in the production of hormones that can really knock our health. These hormones can interfere with the correct functioning of the liver and cholesterol production, not to mention the resistance to insulin, and the likelihood of getting cancer.

The more visible fat on the outside of the stomach muscles is actually of lessor risk but is harder to eliminate.

lowering the risks is worth doing and something can be done. Working out the major muscles of the body 3-4 sessions a week, even in a moderate way, will provide certain health benefits.

Walking and jogging will start you off and exercise with weights will also help as the larger muscles use a greater amount of energy both while being used and for maintenance.

Of course a sensible diet with a strong emphasis on fruits and vegetables, and lean meat will also assist in reducing that excess abdominal fat.

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