You've seen them. They are the "naturally" skinny people. Theydon't do exercise. They eat what they want. So they must be healthy, right??
Well, new research is showing that might not necessarily be thecase. Doctors in London are saying that internal fat can be just as dangerous as the external fat we can see. Their findingssuggest that people who try to control their weight through their diet rather than exercise have major deposits of internalfat around their vital organs (heart, liver, or pancreas).
Unlike the ever-expanding gut we can see, there is no barometerto signal you have too much internal fat. People who are skinnyjust assume they are healthy and that might not be so.
How do they get this way?
These people tend to eat a lot of fatty and sugary foods and don't exercise that much. Although, they don't eat a lot of food in general to actually be fat.
Studies suggest that it might be deadlier to be thin, sedentary, and unfit than obese, active, and fit. These studies also statethat "skinny fat" people are at higher risk of heart diseaseand diabetes.
The best way to control your weight and stay healthy is throughdiet, but also exercise. If you can combine the two it will burn the fat for energy and keep your arteries clog-free.
So, next time you long to look like the super skinny model, youmight want to re-think that choice. It might be the unhealthierone.
