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Belly Fat vs Body Weight: Why Your Waistline Matters More Than the Scale

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati   MBBS, MD Medicine | PgDip Endocrinology (UK) | DipIBLM   General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner The Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story Many people judge their health by one number — their body weight. While body weight can provide useful information, it doesn’t reveal where fat is stored or how it may be affecting your health. A person can have a “normal” weight and still carry excess fat around the abdomen. This type of fat, known as visceral fat , surrounds the internal organs and is associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara , we focus on improving metabolic health , not just reducing the number on the scale. What Is Belly Fat? Belly fat includes two main types: Subcutaneous Fat This is the fat located just beneath the skin. It is the fat you can pinch around your waist. Visceral Fat Visceral fat is stored deep inside the abdomen around organs such as the liv...