Change your spare tire..
People that are obese are at a far greater disadvantage when it comes to staying healthy. Why? Because research shows that not only does your weight increase your health risk, but the areas in which you have weight problems are a key factor that contributes to you health problems.
Weight that is around the abdominal area is called “visceral adipose fat” You may know of this scientific term as Beer Belly, Keg Cooler,Spare Tire, 12 pack, or love handles. Well their are many funny terms that can describe your abdomen area! But the truth is that it is not very funny if you subjecting your body to more health risks.
People that are most at risk for developing diabetes are those who have a high body fat count or body mass index (BMI) as well as a high waist circumference and high waist to hip ratio.
What is Body Mass Index- Basically your BMI is a number that is calculated by factoring in your height, weight. A BMI between 18.5% and 24.9% is considered normal.
How Do You Get A Spare Tire?
Easy!! Living a sedentary lifestyle and not being very active. You may say “well I am not very sedentary and I am very active, yet I still have a spare tire”… Ok but I was not finished!
Other things that contribute to your spare tire is your diet. High averages of carbohydrates, full fat dairy products, and saturated fats found in red meat contribute to abdominal fat.
Trading In Your Spare Tire and Getting Rid of the Abdominal Fat
Eat more fruits, vegetables and other high fiber, low fat products. Substitute your protein by eating more chicken, and fish. Eat less red meat.
Do so in a modest manner! Do not go over board and stop eating carbs entirely.
These tips are just that! Please contact your physician before you try any abrupt change to diet or medication.
Take care and Enjoy Life 
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