Belly Fat, Burnout, and Blood Sugar: What Visceral Fat Is Really Doing to Your Body | Ep. 16

The Truth About Visceral Fat — What It’s Really Doing to Your Metabolism (and How to Fix It)

You’ve probably heard that belly fat is “bad,” but what most people don’t realize is that it’s not just about weight—it’s about what kind of fat you’re storing and what it’s doing behind the scenes.

In this episode, we’re breaking down visceral fat—the fat stored deep around your organs that quietly drives inflammation, insulin resistance, liver overload, and even kidney strain. And here’s the kicker: you can be losing weight and still have high visceral fat if you’re not supporting your metabolism properly.

We’ll walk through:

• What visceral fat actually is (and how it acts like a toxic dispatcher in your body)
• The difference between subcutaneous vs. visceral fat
• How VAT communicates with your immune system, liver, and pancreas—and why that creates metabolic chaos
• The lab markers that can reveal hidden VAT, even when your weight looks “normal”
• Why some people gain visceral fat while losing weight
• How hydration, sleep, stress, and protein intake play a bigger role than you think
• The 5 evidence-based interventions I use in practice to lower visceral fat, protect muscle, and reverse metabolic dysfunction

Plus, I’ll share a powerful visual analogy to help you see exactly how visceral fat clogs up your internal traffic system—and how we can clear the path forward, one step at a time.

If you’re feeling stuck in your weight loss, inflamed, or like your body’s fighting you, this episode will give you the clarity, strategy, and confidence to take action.

📥 DM me “LABS” on Instagram @integrative.weight.wellness to get my free Metabolic Map Lab Cheat Sheet, or book an Integrative Nutrition Intensive to map out your personalized metabolic roadmap

Don’t forget to:

• 📩 Subscribe for more episodes!
• ⭐ Leave a review if you love what you hear!
• 📱 Tag me on Instagram (@integrative.weight.wellness) with your biggest takeaway!

Links & Resources For This Episode:

🔗 Want personalized support? Explore my 1:1 integrative nutrition coaching at www.integrativeweightandwellness.com

I'd love to hear from you! Let's connect vibes on socials: Instagram | Youtube | TikTok | Facebook