Effects of excess fat in the abdomen

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Excess fat on the body in general and the abdomen in particular will cause harm from less to more, depending on the amount of fat. The harmful effects of excess fat on the body such as: Affects bones and joints, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other dangerous diseases.

1. What is called excess fat?

Excess fat, also known as obesity, is an excessive accumulation of fat in one body area or the whole body, affecting health. Therefore, fat is the sole criterion of obesity.
Adipose tissue is a type of cell tissue that makes up the human body. Normally, adipose tissue is not harmful, but when stored in excess, it leads to excess fat and harms the body. In men, the fat percentage is about 15-20%, in women 25-30% is considered normal. However, when the percentage of fat is higher than this index, it means you are obese. Usually, obesity has two forms:
Obesity due to hypertrophy of fat cells: Obesity due to hypertrophy of fat cells will be dangerous and common in adults. The cause of fat cells can be enlarged, is due to intracellular stimulating factors and hormones. Fat cell proliferation: Common in adolescents, less dangerous because they have the ability to disappear. Simple indicators have value in diagnosing excess fat such as using BMI (BMI between 20-25 is normal, but a value above 30 you are obese) or measuring thickness. subcutaneous fat layer in 4 positions (under the shoulder, triceps arm, biceps brachii, waist area)... These indicators are easy to check and have relatively good diagnostic value for obesity. obesity, although less accurate than body fat percentage.

2. What is the cause of excess belly fat?

In the abdominal area, a woman's waist size greater than 88.9 cm is considered excess belly fat, and for men, a waist circumference of 101.6 cm or more means that excess belly fat accumulates. One of the causes of excess fat in the abdomen is due to:
Having sedentary habits: Being sedentary causes accumulation of excess fat in the abdomen, which is common in office environments due to the habit of sitting a lot, making energy The amount and fat is not released but accumulates as belly fat. Unhealthy living habits: Unhealthy activities such as the habit of staying up a lot at night, eating at night, drinking a lot of carbonated drinks, etc. will cause excess fat to accumulate in the abdomen. Improper diet: When you eat too much fried, fried, and fatty food, but eat less fiber from vegetables or drink less water, it will cause excess fat. Hormonal changes: Female hormones often change during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause and taking birth control pills will cause excess fat to accumulate in the abdomen and body.

3. Harm of excess fat in the abdomen

Excess fat on the body in general and the abdomen in particular will cause harm from less to more, depending on the amount of fat. The harmful effects of excess fat on your body include:
Unbalanced body, loss of confidence: People with excess fat will notice that the body becomes bulky and ugly. Stretched skin will become cracked and unsightly, making you lose confidence and not be able to wear your favorite clothes. Excess fat affects bones and joints: Excess fat in the abdomen in particular and on the body in general will put your bones and joints under a great amount of pressure. Cardiovascular disease risk: People with obesity are often accompanied by disorders of blood fat or high cholesterol. When the cholesterol level is high, it will cause fibrosis of the blood vessels, high blood pressure, stroke, myocardial infarction, ... life-threatening. Risk of diabetes: Excess fat increases the risk of diabetes. Excess fat causes a number of other diseases such as: People with excess fat may be at risk of many dangerous diseases such as impaired physiological function in men, endocrine disorders, cancer,... and other diseases. other dangerous reasons.

3. How to reduce the harmful effects of excess fat?

From the harmful effects of excess fat, it can be understood that in order to limit those harmful effects, you must have a method to reduce excess fat in your body. The methods of reducing excess fat in the abdomen are often applied as follows:
Change in nutrition: Nutrition is a factor that increases excess fat but can also help you reduce excess fat. Limiting fast food, grease, carbonated soft drinks or foods containing a lot of sugar is essential in people who are obese and have a lot of excess fat. Instead, you should add more fruits, vegetables,... to your daily menu. Drink enough water every day. Be physically active: Do high-intensity exercise such as jogging or cycling. Reasonable rest: In addition to proper nutrition and exercise, people with obesity should reduce stress and get enough sleep to reduce excess belly fat. Abdominal liposuction: In addition, in some cases, obesity has a great impact on health or you do not have the ability to exercise to reduce excess fat, you can liposuction with advanced technology without leaving scars. Reduce swelling, minimize damage to blood vessels, nerves... In addition to reducing belly fat, if you have fat in your arms, chest, hips, and thighs, you also need to reduce it by:
Exercise Full body fat loss exercises: When you have excess fat in your chest and arms, you need to do full body slimming exercises. The most commonly used exercises are weight training, plank, push-up. During the slimming period, you should drink a lot of water, eat healthy foods that contain a lot of fiber. As for the fat in the thighs and hips that is considered subcutaneous fat, the fat that accumulates in this area is often caused by eating a lot of unhealthy foods. So to lose fat in the hip and thigh area, you need to have a diet rich in fresh foods, reduce canned foods, high in sugar and combine exercises with Squat, plank, and push-ups. In short, overweight and obesity always make each person feel tired in daily life, so you need to take care of yourself to have stable health. Choose a reasonable diet to enjoy a better life. In case you already feel you are too fat, increase your risk of disease and cannot apply conventional weight loss measures, Please consult your doctor for the best advice.

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