How can you deal with belly fat?

So what do you do if you want to lose weight? How can you deal with belly fat?

The first thing is to understand that belly fat isn't just a cosmetic issue. It's actually a health risk.

The reason is simple: visceral fat (the kind of fat that accumulates around your midsection) releases higher levels of fat-storing hormones than subcutaneous fat (the pudgy stuff on your thighs). These hormones cause the body to hold onto more fat and store it in the abdomen.

Visceral fat is also linked to metabolic syndrome, which includes diabetes and heart disease. If you have visceral fat, losing it will improve your health.