Belly fat despite a slim waist: That's where skinny fat comes from and how to get rid of it

Do you have a slim silhouette but a few small rolls on your stomach? Then you are probably "skinny fat".

Even people who are naturally slim can gain unwanted pounds – mostly in the stomach and hip area. It's not that noticeable, but it's still unhealthy. We explain why!

What does skinny fat mean?

Translated, the two words "skinny fat" mean two opposite things: "slim" and "fat". Is that possible? According to health experts, it can actually happen that you look slim but still develop love handles.

In thin people, internal fat deposits can secretly build up, especially on the abdomen and hips, which are hardly noticeable - if at all - and are usually dismissed as harmless. None!

According to a study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, normal-weight people who carry excess fat around their midsection are more likely to die than their overweight peers. They have a much higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.

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