Belly Fat
Visceral fat, the fat that accumulates around your belly, can have deadly consequences to adults and children. Too much of it can lead to high cholesterol, insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Your chances of developing too much visceral fat increases with age as your metabolism slows due to muscle loss.
And ladies, have you noticed an increase in the size of your belly but your weight has remained the same? Estrogen-related changes can cause a shift in how fat is distributed and stored in your body.
How to determine if you are carrying too much visceral fat:
There are general guidelines that call for a waist size of less than 35 inches for women and less than 40 inches for men but I prefer another technique that takes into account a person’s height. The following technique can be used with children as well:
1. Grab a tape measure.
2. Suck it in and measure your belly at the navel. Record this number.
3. Calculate your height in inches.
4. The circumference around your belly should be less than half your height.
Four things you can do about it now:
1. Kick the bad, saturated fats but continue to eat good, healthy fats. Read more
2. Eat more smaller, healthier meals throughout the day and do not skip meals.
3. Train smarter. Interval training is my top pick for blasting fat.
4. Go to my main page and sign up for The Best Fat-blasting Secrets Ever!
Contact me directly if you signed up but cannot or did not receive your report.
report). Chesna@FitEsteem.com 908.463.5678
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The best sneaker for your workout
Q: Should I get a cross trainer or walking shoe for my workout? What's the difference?
Courtesy of the women at the Lavender and Lace program, Newark, NJ
A: That depends on the type of exercise you will perform. Cross training shoes are sturdier and provide more lateral support than walking or running shoes. I would recommend cross trainers for activities that involve lateral movement, jumping, aerobics classes, Zumba, kickboxing and working out in general.
As the name implies, walking shoes are designed for walking and tend to be lighter and more flexible than cross trainers. The most noticeable difference between the two is that walking shoes have more cushioning in the heel and a thinner sole. Walking shoes are great for level surfaces but a cross trainer or trail shoe will provide better support and protection if you are walking on different terrain.
Chesna's Quick Tip: Have your foot assessed by a knowledgeable sales person who knows the difference between sneaker brands and can recommend a shoe based on your individual and biomechanical needs, not the latest fashion trend. And if your sneakers look like the picture above or if you've had them for more than several months of frequent wear, ditch 'em! Better yet, recycle them! Many sneaker shops will recycling your old ones for you.
