Ask Bill: How do you reduce a fat belly? Is a fat stomach unhealthy?
Yes. For people with a BMI of 34 or less, a fat belly is regarded as an additional health risk. Fatty tissue which is stored around the stomach and abdomen (sometimes called intra-abdominal or visceral fat) carries a greater health risk than fat located in the lower body around the butt and thighs. Some health studies show that abdominal fat leads to raised blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, high blood sugar, insulin resistance syndrome (metabolic syndrome X) and heart disease. Because of this, some experts believe that waist circumference and fat-distribution is more important than your actual weight in predicting future health risks. Ask me for a personal Body Mass Index evaluation for you. (link to calculator page) Also bring in your loved ones for FREE BODY FAT TESTING FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER. We can help extend their lives and keep them healthy.