The study reflected below from WebMD today states that not only are the below mentioned diseases elevated in those with excess weight but also that even if you have a waist size as small as 33 inches in men and 31 in women you are at an increased risk. 

Dangers of Abdominal Obesity
A growing body of evidence suggests that fat that’s stored in the abdomen may elevate the risks for heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other metabolic problems, including polycystic ovary syndrome in women, which is a cause of infertility.

“Abdominal fat is known to be more metabolically active than subcutaneous fat, the fat under the skin,” says Lopez-Jimenez.

Belly fat produces inflammatory chemicals and releases free-fatty acids into the blood. It also contributes to insulin resistance.

“That’s a fat that has been linked to high blood pressure, has been linked to diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, triglycerides,” Lopez-Jimenez says. “People with more visceral fat also tend to accumulate more fat in the liver.” 

Running shoes will be on tonight! Ice cream sandwiches on hold......