Dr. Oz has been a great influence on my decision to get off my butt and do something about my weight. His visual demonstrations make it interesting and easier to grasp the internal workings of the body. The greatest eye opener for me, was his segment regarding the 'OMENTUM'. Dr. Oz explains below.
Dr. Oz. holding a large omentum, Oprah Winfrey holding a normal one for an adult.
Dr. Mehmet Oz Your omentum is the pouch that contains your belly fat. The extra weight you are carrying on your omentum begins to squeeze your kidneys. Your blood pressure rises and your liver fattens; the accumulation of this fat characterizes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This added weight leaves your liver unable to process toxins. Over time, your liver hardens, and scar tissue begins to build up to replace liver cells. This scarring is called cirrhosis, which leaves you feeling tired and groggy.
Up until then, I felt a bit cocky about my health. After all, I had survived a near death experience, my numbers; cholesteral level, insulin, blood pressure were very good. Longevity is high on all sides of my family tree. So why worry. Belly Fat! Right under my nose, so to speak, was screaming out, Warning, Warning, Warning!!!
'Belly Fat' is the greatest indicator of toxins in your body. Dangerous warning signs is measurements greater then; for a Woman = 35 inches, a Man 40 inches. It is normal to pinch your belly and have 1 inch belly fat.
Two weeks ago, I measured and had a 35 1/2 inch waist. Now there are no excuses. I know that the 'omentum' sends out toxic streams of chemicals through out my body. Why, wait for a crisis? Da. Prevention is the course I chose to take.
Up until I went on Dr. Simeon's HCG Homeopathic Weight Loss Protocol, everything I did seemed to be in vain (read post titled; Why this Weight Loss Program), Now, I measure a 32 inch waist. My 'Omentum' is "Melting Away !".
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