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The Dangers of
Belly Fat, Lose That Belly Fat!
Whatever you choose to call it—gut, paunch,
spare tire, or potbelly—we all know and dread that extra layer
of fat that can so easily encircle our midsections. It’s
virtually impossible to feel good about your level of physical
fitness and to feel confident in your appearance when your
stomach has been overtaken by belly fat. Many find that their
bloated midsections limit their wardrobe choices, as they only
feel comfortable in baggy, body-masking clothing. And when
summer hits, it can be a horrifying prospect to venture into
public in a swimsuit.
Vanity aside, there are plenty of other,
more serious reasons why stomach bulge is undesirable. Not only
can it negatively impact our appearance, it can also pose a
dangerous health risk—which is why it’s so important to take
steps to lose belly fat.
How Belly Fat is
Different
The type of fat buried deep within our midsections is called
visceral or intra-abdominal fat, and it’s highly hazardous. The
stomach is one of the main places in which our bodies store fat
cells, which is why it’s so easy for the belly to become
bloated. When you eat fatty foods and don’t burn enough
calories to break them down, those fat cells can expand to well
beyond their original size, and eventually split off to create
additional fat cells to carry the load. Once a new fat cell is
generated in the body, it’s there for good—and the more you
have, the harder it is to shrink down the greasy lipids inside
of them.
The Dangers of Belly
Fat
Your belly’s fat cells aren’t as lazy as you might expect. In
addition to padding your midsection with unwanted bulk, they’re
also continually releasing toxic fatty acids into your
bloodstream. Below are just some of the negative impacts belly
fat can have on your health:
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Excess belly fat makes
it more difficult for your body to process insulin,
which increases your risk of developing diabetes.
- Visceral fat has been shown to increase the chances of
developing high levels of cholesterol and
triglycerides.
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Fat cells secrete a hormone called cortisol, which
has been linked to increased levels of stress and
high blood pressure.
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Those with flabby abdominals are more likely to
suffer from strokes and heart attacks, as the fat
cells interfere with the functioning of the body’s
vital organs.
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Belly fat has been shown to increase the chances of
certain types of cancer, as the fat cells feed
poisonous secretions into the liver, heart, and
other organs.
Who’s at Risk?
The primary consideration when evaluating a person’s risk
factor is waist size. Men with waists wider than 40 inches and
women with waists wider than 35 inches are in the most danger
of developing fat-related health conditions. Lurking in that
wide girth are plenty of toxin-filled, quickly multiplying fat
cells that are busily secreting harmful materials into the
body. Even if your waist measures in below the 35”-40” zone,
you may still be at risk if you have excess flab in your
midsection. More and more doctors are recognizing the
potentially devastating impacts and are urging patients to take
steps to lose belly fat as a means of increasing their overall
health. Even if your weight is within the accepted range for
your height, too much visceral fat can greatly increase your
chances of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
Older people tend to store more visceral fat as they age, most
likely due to slowing metabolism and less physical
activity.
How to Reduce the Risk
In this age of super-sized meals, fast food, and idle
lifestyles, there are millions of Americans suffering from
obesity in the form of excess belly fat. That’s a lot of people
at risk. The good news is, abdominal fat can be combated. That
said, there’s no magical solution—no pill or herbal remedy that
will help you lose belly fat. The key is transitioning to a
sensible diet and regular exercise regimen. Committing to 30-45
minutes of moderate cardiovascular activity, such as brisk
walking, jogging, elliptical machines, or Stairmasters, can
help you to lose belly fat. On a positive note, visceral fat
appears to be the first type of fat that is lost during
exercise.
Why Crunches Won’t Work
Those suffering from belly bulge may become frustrated when
their rigorous abdominal exercises have little to no effect on
their stomach fat. The unfortunate fact is, you will not lose
belly fat by simply doing hundreds of sit-ups and crunches each
day. However by pairing them with sustained aerobic exercise
and a calorie-restricted diet, you will have the success that
you have always wanted.
Get the Whole Truth
Now that you’ve got the
facts on how harmful belly fat can be, get the full story on
how you can lose belly fat, which will change your body—and
your life, with the Truth About
Abs program. Forget about fad diets and futile crunches: in
this comprehensive, easy-to-follow e-book, you’ll learn simple,
straightforward strategies for living, eating, and exercising
your way to the sleek, sculpted stomach you’ve always
coveted.
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The Importance of Stomach Exercises
 Just as a house is supported by its underlying
framework, our abdominal muscles can be thought of as the
foundation of our bodies, working within an intricate
network of ligaments to support the movement of the spine
and back. When our stomach muscles are fit and toned, they
provide the core strength our bodies rely on for overall
health and wellness.
The human body has two major types of
muscles in the midsection. Located at the front of the stomach,
flexors help support the movement and bending of the spine and
hip bones. The obliques run down the side of your stomach (in
the “love handles” area), and help to promote healthy posture
when standing upright. Extensors are actually found in our back
and gluteus area, but these rear muscles work closely with
stomach muscles to promote healthy posture and efficient torso
movement...Read More!
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