If you have excessive abdominal fat, you're more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. At the same time, if you have type 2 diabetes, you're more likely to gain visceral fat, because your pancreas has gone into overdrive making insulin to overcome your body's built-up resistance.
Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women is linked to insulin resistance.
A big firm belly is not normal and not healthy. Behind the firm muscle wall, fat lies deep inside surrounding the organs and pushing the abdominal wall outwards. Internal belly fat is dangerous and different from the soft fat just below your skin, the fat that you can pinch.
This video shows you a simple way to measure your belly fat, and describes the basic ways to reduce belly fat and improve your health.
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11 natural ways to get rid of belly fat:
For many people, reducing abdominal fat can significantly improve their health. However, it is worth noting that it is not possible to specifically target and reduce abdominal fat.
Instead, it is advisable to achieve overall weight loss by adopting a healthful diet and exercise routine. These lifestyle changes will likely reduce abdominal fat over time.
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What Causes Belly Fat?
There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, and making other lifestyle changes can help people lose belly fat.
