Baby Got Back

Junk in the Trunk can be good for you!

Ladies.. we love our butts, and apparently they love us too! Studies have shown that with some healthy butt fat you are less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease! YAY BUTTS!

Why does this happen I wonder? It is all about hormones. The article notes that the minute women hit menopause, they gain belly fat and their risk of diabetes and cardiovascular decline increase. So I am glad I have a period once a month! There is also a genetic factor but scientists haven't discovered which genes direct fat deposit location, but it seems women tend to have healthier lower body fat.

Lower body fat (butt and thighs) is more beneficial then belly fat because belly fat can be subcutaneous or visceral. See a photo here. Visceral fat is metabolically active and dangerous even in small amounts. If someone has abs and also a belly, they should be sure to get on a diet that reduces the visceral body fat because it is dangerous and unhealthy. (Visceral fat is also known as organ fat and it secretes many hormones one causes inflammation; others are more dangerous)

So women, love your butt! Sorry I am the lazy blogger of the bunch!