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This YouTube video discusses the dangers of having a pot belly or high visceral fat levels, which can lead to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance. Studies have shown that waist circumference negatively impacts insulin and insulin resistance more than BMI. Visceral fat is the critical cause of insulin resistance, and the higher the visceral fat, the higher the amount of stored belly fat. Individuals can be lean but still have high visceral fat, which can be identified through a DEXA scan. However, most individuals with severe obesity also have visceral fat, triggering an inflammatory response and insulin resistance. Practical solutions to reducing insulin and visceral fat include increasing fruit consumption, aerobic activity, and stress reduction. The video also discusses the concept of metabolically healthy obesity, where some individuals can be obese but still metabolically healthy due to fatty tissue that can handle storage without causing inflammation. Limiting sugar intake is one of the ways to reduce visceral fat.
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The video discusses how being skinny fat can be worse than being obese because visceral fat, the fat located in the abdominal cavity, can lead to insulin resistance and other health issues. The video suggests ways to reduce visceral fat, including limiting sugar intake, increasing soluble fiber intake, doing cardio, and getting enough sleep. The video also promotes Thrive Market, which offers a 30% discount on the first order and a gift worth up to $60.
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Being skinny and fat has recently been gaining a lot of attention. This surprises many, as being thin is often seen as synonymous with being healthy. In fact, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, having excess visceral fat (the fat surrounding the organs in the abdominal area) could be even more detrimental to our health than being overweight or obese.
Visceral fat poses a significant health risk, as it has been linked to insulin resistance. This condition interferes with the body’s ability to use insulin and can lead to type 2 diabetes. So, how do you know if you have excess visceral fat? The most accurate way to measure visceral fat is to undergo a DEXA scan that measures body composition.
The good news is that lifestyle changes can reduce visceral fat. The first step is to limit sugar intake, as sugar is one of the main drivers of visceral fat storage. In addition to this, increasing your soluble fiber intake can also aid in reducing visceral fat. Finally, regular cardiovascular exercise and getting enough sleep each night can also help counteract visceral fat accumulation.
It’s important to note that being overweight or obese doesn’t necessarily mean you have excess visceral fat, as some individuals can still be metabolically healthy despite their body weight. However, insulin resistance often begins with visceral fat accumulation, meaning that reducing visceral fat can improve overall metabolic health.
Excess visceral fat can pose a significant health risk, and reducing it is crucial for overall health. This can be achieved by limiting sugar intake, increasing soluble fiber intake, engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise, getting enough sleep, and keeping a check on light exposure. To start making healthier lifestyle changes, consider joining Thrive Market, which offers a special discount on the first order and a gift worth up to $60.
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Skinny Fat Worse than Obesity
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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 – Intro – Skinny Fat Worse than Obesity?
1:56 – Visceral Fat & Insulin Resistance
2:39 – How to Identify Visceral Fat (DEXA Scan)
3:26 – Quick Ways to Reduce Visceral Fat
3:51 – The Paradox – Obese but Metabolically Healthy
5:30 – Insulin Resistance Begins with Visceral Fat
7:33 – Limit Sugar Intake
8:27 – Join Thrive Market Today to get 30% Off Your First Order AND a Free Gift Worth up to $60!
9:31 – Increase Soluble Fiber Intake
11:03 – Cardio
12:58 – Sleep
13:21 – Additional Tips
13:46 – Light Exposure
14:05 – Recap
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