Abdominal Fat: The Skinny on its’ Health Concerns

Abdominal fat…something the American population has become way too familiar with in the last several decades. Most of us have it in one form or another, and most of us wish it would just go away! If you find yourself feeling this way, trust me you’re not alone. However, is it important to understand the risks that extend beneath abdominal fat’s unsightly presence.

Abdominal fat exists in more than 1 form. Therefore, the fat you may see protruding from your waistline can be a combination of the 2 fat types. This is a cause for concern! There are 2 types of abdominal fat:

• Fat between the skin and muscle- Subcutaneous fat.
• Deeper fat stored around organs- Visceral fat.