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Most of us prefer not to see fat on any part of our body but maybe we should be concentrating on one area in particular? Weight gain in the midsection is not only unappealing in a bikini but it also has a serious affect on your health. Visceral fat is also referred to as organ fat which is packed in between internal organs. The opposite of visceral fat is subcutaneous fat which is found underneath the skin. An excess of visceral fat leads to an infamous "pot belly" or "beer belly" making the abdomen protrude excessively.
Due to genes you simply might be prone to visceral fat and have a tendency to gain weight in your midsection. Another possibility are hormones, after menopause the way the body breaks down and stores fat is altered therefore fat distribution in women tend to shift to the abdomen and less to the arms, legs and hips. It’s important to monitor this type of weight increase mainly because visceral fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems.
So how do you solve this problem?
For more information go to: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/belly-fat/WO00128
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