| Health professionals are quick to take note of any | | | | can be at a good weight level but still be in danger |
| patient, male or female, who exhibits a large | | | | if they have belly fat. |
| waistline, and are concerned about the future | | | | A critical issue with belly fat is the release of |
| threats this poses to a persons wellness. While | | | | harmful secretions from this particular fatty tissue |
| belly fat is a danger signal for everyone, men | | | | that causes inflammatory disease in various major |
| seem to be the gender of greatest concern. | | | | organs of the body including the lungs, heart, liver, |
| In studies done by the Mayo Clinic, it seems that | | | | brain and kidneys. It can result in cancer, |
| men are more likely to show weight gain in the | | | | dementia, diabetes and numerous other conditions |
| area of the waist in higher percentages than | | | | that are currently being studied. |
| women. But, regardless of gender the list of | | | | Diabetes is a major health issue in the U.S. The |
| unhealthy conditions that can result with this fat | | | | belly fat issue alters the ability of the liver to |
| accumulation in the belly area runs from sleep | | | | remove insulin from the bloodstream. The end |
| apnea to heart attacks and strokes. It is just that | | | | result is that high insulin levels in the bloodstream |
| serious! | | | | constrict arteries and lead to heart attacks and |
| Therefore, being informed of the extreme danger | | | | eventually diabetes. This situation is further |
| of an expanding waistline, the next step is to take | | | | complicated when a persons life style consists of |
| charge of ones health. Making wiser choices in | | | | little or no physical exercise. |
| ones diet and increasing the activity level can alter | | | | So the road to wellness begins by reevaluating |
| belly fat. There has been some misconception | | | | diet and lifestyle. Attack belly fat with a diet that |
| with regard to correcting this problem by doing | | | | is geared toward eliminating highly processed |
| such things as sit-ups. This will tone and | | | | foods and concentrating on fresh vegetables, |
| strengthen the muscles in the abdominal region, | | | | fruits and whole grains. Replace carbohydrates in |
| but the fat responds to an increased activity | | | | your diet with protein. Physical activity is a must, |
| exercise level and does not go away. | | | | and will help burn the fat. Walking is one of the |
| An important indication that one is getting into the | | | | best exercises to start getting rid of belly fat. It is |
| danger zone is if the waist measurement is over | | | | something almost everyone can do and requires |
| 40 inches in men and over 35 inches in women. | | | | no special equipment. It also provides good cardio |
| Coronary studies have found that even a small | | | | for the heart at the same time. |
| increase of less than 2 inches will raise the health | | | | Be sure to click the link below to find out how to |
| risks markedly. | | | | conquer belly fat and still eat the things you like. |
| Many people measure their healthfulness by | | | | See how people on vacation or that travel a lot |
| keeping their overall weight in check, but they will | | | | can lose fat even when needing to eat fast foods. |
| be remiss if they ignore their waist size. A person | | | | |