Why Weight

Belly Fat - A Toxic Time Bomb

By Henry M John

What's your story, a bit chubby round the middle or even a bit of a belly? If you're looking down at your tummy right now or you've just tried to suck your tummy in, you probably fall into the latter category. You've been found out!

Should you be worried about your tummy? You probably know that you need to lose a few pounds, but is it something that you should lie awake at night and worry about? Unfortunately, the answer is 'yes'!

Did you know that the size of your waist is a very good indicator of your state of health? Putting it a little more bluntly, if you're carrying a lot of extra weight round your middle, you could double your risk of an early death. It's a scary thought, isn't it?

The fat you accumulate round your middle is different to the fat on other parts of your body. It is called 'toxic fat'. Toxic because it secretes what are called 'inflammatory proteins'. These proteins contribute to a build up of atherosclerotic plaque in your arteries - in other words they cause them to clog up. The result is cardiovascular disease and a possible early demise.
You don't have to be 'fat' to have a belly. Some people with a normal BMI (Body Mass Index) sometimes have a belly, and they too are equally at risk from heart disease.

So what waist measurements should you be looking at? Ideally men should have a waist that does not exceed 37 inches (94cm) and women, 32 inches (81.3cm). Anything over that would signal an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.

It's a sad reality that there is always a price to be paid for excess and lack of physical activity. On a more positive note, it's never too late to do something about it. You ignore the warning signs at your peril.

Large bellies don't suddenly appear. They are the result of many years of 'development'. They won't disappear overnight, but disappear they must and they must not reappear. Permanent weight loss can be achieved most successfully by changing your behaviour. If you then learn new habits - slim habits, you will be able to achieve permanent weight loss and say goodbye to your belly. You need a weight loss program - not a diet - that will help you to make the essential changes that could save your life. Time for change.

A Well known speaker, writer and commentator on diet, health problems and behavior change, Henry M John has a particular interest in changing behavior through learning new habits. Learn more about how to lose weight permanently by learning new habits. Visit http://www.slimhabit.com/
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