Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tells us that 65.9% of adults in Indiana and 65% of adults in Ohio are categorized as overweight. The alarming upward trend doesn’t show signs of slowing down, either. With the overwhelming amount of weight loss content on social and traditional media, and the internet, it’s no wonder people feel confused about the best path toward a healthier body. With this in mind, Ryan Singerman, DO, PPG - Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery, has been unpacking some of the more common myths around body weight, weight loss and weight maintenance.
In this installment, Dr. Singerman takes on “the dad bod.” He explains how the fat tissue associated with this particular body type can be destructive and lead to other chronic diseases. He advises that the biggest indicator of health isn’t the weight on a scale or BMI, but rather, it’s a person’s visceral adipose tissue (VAT). To measure your VAT, use a tape measurer, two inches above your belly button. If the circumference falls outside of the recommendations, it’s an indicator that you are at risk and should take healthy measures to reduce your weight.
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If you enjoyed the information in this video, you can catch up on these videos in the series, addressing myths one through 12:
Myth No. 1 - I’m not eating enough to lose weight
Myth No. 2 - I can exercise my way to weight loss
Myth No. 3 - BMI is the best way to measure my health
Myth No. 4 - I heard these supplements will help me lose weight
Myth No. 5 – I can’t lose weight because of my hormones
Myth No. 6 – I’m overweight, but I’m healthy
Myth No. 7 – I can sculpt six-pack abs with the right workout
Myth No. 8 – I can quit smoking without losing weight
Myth No. 9 – I can sweat out extra weight
Myth 10 – Drinking a lot of water will help me lose weight
Myth 11 – You can lose too much weight, too fast
Myth 12 – I can’t get through a weight loss plateau
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