How Big is Your Belly?

All fat is not created equal. Fat that gathers around your butt and thighs is called subcutaneous fat, but belly fat is called visceral fat. Visceral fat is a good indicator of how much fat is around your organs. That's why people with large waistlines have an increased risk for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

You can do all the crunches in the world, and it's not going to get rid of belly fat. To keep your waistline slim, you need to eat a lean, healthy diet and burn excess calories through exercise. When it comes to the battle of the belly bulge, where are you?


Tip! Jonny tells us that blueberries can help banish belly fat. The high antioxidants in blueberries might make them especially beneficial for your belly, but all fruits and vegetables are friendly for a lean belly. Last week I wondered if you grew any of your own produce.

• 54 percent of you have a small planter or a container garden. Even small spaces or apartment patios can be conducive to growing some fresh produce. Heck, you can even grow fresh herbs on a windowsill.
• 32 percent of you grow a wide variety of produce. Growing your own food is not only economical, it's environmentally friendly. What's more, by sheer availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, it encourages you to eat more produce.
• 14 percent of you wonder why you would bother to grow your own when you can just go to the grocery store. OK, a green thumb you are not, but as long as you're eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, you're all good with us here at That's Fit!