Weight loss is a challenge, but with the New Year ahead of you, why not try to drop a few pounds for optimal health? Excess body fat can put you at risk for heath problems, and excess pounds around your lower half can increase the appearance of cellulite skin.
A large 10-year study found that half of all fatal heart disease cases, and a quarter of all non-fatal cases are linked to being overweight and having a high body mass index (BMI) or large waist.
Body mass index and waist circumference are well known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but the researchers said their work showed BMI and waist size could actually help predict your risk of dying from, or developing heart disease.
Many people don’t realize that the most common symptom of heart disease is actually sudden death — not chest pain or shortness of breath. Most of the time there are NO warning signs, so that’s why knowing, and monitoring, your risk factors is critical.
The subcutaneous fat that is seen in cellulite is not a cause for heart disease, but visceral fat, or belly fat is the dangerous fat that surrounds your organs and can put you at risk for heart failure. So, how to lose fat? There are many weight loss programs out there to help. Even a moderate decrease in weight can greatly increase your health, and lower your risk for heart disease.