Thread by @eimeekay

So #FUPA is trending...Great for body positivity. However,research has linked high levels of abdominal fat to increased risk of having diabetes or heart disease and even obesity. It’s really simple to determine your belly size/fat level. You just need to...

1. Stand upright and place a measuring tape around your bare stomach,just above your hipbone.
2.Make sure the tape is tight,but doesn’t cinch the skin and is level all the way around.
3. Don’t suck in your stomach.Relax, exhale and read the value on the tape.

A waist circumference of >102cm(>40 inches) for men and >88cm (>35 inches) for women means there is a great risk factor for health problems.There’s good news though! Now that you know, you can do stuff to help reduce your chances of getting these diseases...

* Make healthier diet choices e.g. fresh over processed foods. Add more veggies & fruits to your diet. Lean protein sources like chicken, fish e.t.c. Avoid late night eating.
• Reducing portion sizes is also a great way to start off...

* Increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior. As easy as taking stairs rather than the elevator. Exercise more. Add it to your daily routine.
*Drink more water, avoid sugary/fizzy drinks etc.
Now you have it! I hope this helps someone🙏 #FUPA

P.S: Did you know dancing is a great form of exercise?It is super effective for weight loss & so much fun!Zumba is a form of dance specially designed to improve your fitness.Join us this Saturday at the Zumbathon for Autism!It’s gonna be quite the experience!

At the risk of being “that person”, I added this photo because it has a clearer description of the venue for the event. Looking forward to seeing you all!😁😁💃🏽
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