Belly Bulge & Death

If your pants or skirts are feeling tight around your waistline, please take note. Belly bulge can be deadly in older adults even those who are not overweight or obese by other measures.

One of the largest studies done on abdominal fat suggests that both men and women with the biggest waistlines have a greater risk of dying over a 10 year period than those with smaller tummies. Even if you haven't noticed a significant weight gain and you've noticed that waistline growing it's warning signal.

Four extra inches around the waist increased the chance of dying from 15 to 25 percent. Oddly the strongest link, the 25 percent was in women who had a BMI within normal limits.

To check your girth, wrap a tape measure around your waist at the navel. Men should have a circumference of no more than 40 inches; women no more than 35 inches.

Diet and strength training is the key to losing that abdominal fat. Now is the time think about your health; don't wait until tomorrow. Take that first step today!!!

Tips from Pat

Healthy eating starts with eliminating all white "stuff" from your diet. That includes white flour, sugar, breads, rice and even potatoes. Start eating whole grain breads, brown rice and sweet potatoes. They are a much healthier choice and packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Cut out sugar completely. No one says it will be easy, but you'll be surprised how much better you will feel.


Losing weight is about "choices". Make a commitment to yourself and to your body to be more aware of what you put in your mouth. Before you drink that Latte, Mocha, Martini or diet soda take ten seconds; could you have made a healthier choice? Of course, a non fat Latte, Mocha; a glass of red wine, water instead of diet soda are all better choices. If you really want to indulge, cut to once a week!

For example: Calories in a Grande Latte for five days adds up to: 1100. The better choice Skinny Grande Latte: 650. In a five day period you would cut 450 Calories!!! It's about choice and again, "READ LABELS".