Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Belly fat is not OK. Every 5cm increase in waist circumference is associated with an 9% higher risk of all-cause mortality (PMID: 24582192)    😬 Women with a waist circumference over 88cm are 3x more likely to die from cardiovascular disease EVEN IF they are of a healthy weight (PMID: 18362231)    ❌ Belly fat = visceral fat that surrounds the organs deep in your belly.    📈 It releases inflammatory substances, affects hormones, causes insulin resistance and is linked to diabetes, heart disease & hypertension.    Here are 5 simple things you can do to tackle your belly fat…    1️⃣ 📊 Create a calorie deficit and tap into your fat stores. Eat less in terms of calories, or burn more with increased activity. I’d recommend a bit of both 😉    2️⃣ 💪 Build lean muscle . You can start train at home with no equipment and get results in just 3 sessions of 30 minutes every week. 🏋️‍♀️    3️⃣ 🥩 Eat 25-30g protein at every meal to keep you fuller for longer   ...