{"id":711364,"date":"2025-03-20T13:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=711364"},"modified":"2025-03-20T13:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:24:25","slug":"obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Obesity, Overweight, and Optimal Body Weight: Where Is the Line, and Why Is Obesity Not Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#How_Can_We_Determine_a_Healthy_Body_Weight\" title=\"How Can We Determine a Healthy Body Weight?\">How Can We Determine a Healthy Body Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#Where_Is_the_Line_Between_a_Healthy_and_Unhealthy_Weight\" title=\"Where Is the Line Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Weight?\">Where Is the Line Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#Why_Is_There_No_Such_Thing_as_Healthy_Obesity\" title=\"Why Is There No Such Thing as Healthy Obesity?\">Why Is There No Such Thing as Healthy Obesity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#Causes_of_Obesity\" title=\"Causes of Obesity\">Causes of Obesity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#How_to_Achieve_Optimal_Body_Weight\" title=\"How to Achieve Optimal Body Weight?\">How to Achieve Optimal Body Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/obesity-overweight-and-optimal-body-weight-where-is-the-line-and-why-is-obesity-not-healthy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>We live in an era of constant access to both nutritious and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/7-tips-on-how-to-reduce-highly-processed-foods-in-your-diet-and-eat-healthier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">less healthy foods<\/a>. There is <strong>so much food available<\/strong> that a significant portion of it ends up in the bin. Hunger is no longer a widespread issue, and if needed, we can quickly obtain the necessary calories. However, a side effect of this era of food abundance is the <strong>increasing number of people who are overweight or obese.<\/strong> At the same time, our natural <strong>need for physical activity<\/strong> has <strong>declined<\/strong>, which further promotes excessive fat storage. The human body is built to store fat reserves, but an excessive amount brings substantial health risks. The fat we once relied on for survival now complicates life, both physically and mentally. So, where does the boundary between health and disease lie when it comes to overweight and obesity?      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_We_Determine_a_Healthy_Body_Weight\"><\/span>How Can We Determine a Healthy Body Weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. BMI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most commonly used measurements for determining whether a person has a healthy weight is the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bmi-calculator-and-is-it-reliable-at-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/a>. BMI evaluates the proportions of height and weight and is widely used to classify weight status.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The BMI calculation is very simple:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BMI = body weight (kg) \/ height (m)<sup>2 <\/sup> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>BMI<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>Category<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>Health Risk<\/center><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;18.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Underweight<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18.5 &#8211; 24.9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Normal weight<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25 &#8211; 29.9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Overweight<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Increased<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 &#8211; 34.9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Obesity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35 &#8211; 39.9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Severe obesity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Very high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Morbid obesity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Extremely high<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under normal circumstances, BMI indicates that values above 24.9 fall into the overweight category, where various health risks become more likely. <strong>However, BMI does not take into account body composition, meaning it does not differentiate between fat mass and muscle mass. <\/strong>This limitation is particularly evident in specific cases, such as bodybuilders, who may be classified as overweight or even obese despite having very low body fat percentages. Therefore, it is essential to consider these limitations when interpreting BMI. That being said, BMI remains an excellent screening tool for assessing large populations and provides a general overview of weight distribution among different groups. You can calculate your BMI using our <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/bmi-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online BMI calculator<\/a>. However, there are even better indicators available.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"44248,62842,64393,7067,46174,28792,78073,28621,6086,85948,54937\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the simplest measurable indicators of health is the <strong>waist-to-hip ratio <\/strong> (WHR). This metric directly reflects the amount of <strong>abdominal fat<\/strong>, which is strongly correlated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pomer-obvodu-pasu-a-boku_SK-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711395\" title=\"Waist-To-Hip Ratio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pomer-obvodu-pasu-a-boku_SK-1.png 1134w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pomer-obvodu-pasu-a-boku_SK-1-400x264.png 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pomer-obvodu-pasu-a-boku_SK-1-1124x742.png 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The waist-to-hip ratio is typically more pronounced in women due to natural differences in body structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since excessive fat accumulation <strong>in the abdominal area<\/strong> is a major risk factor for obesity-related chronic diseases, WHR is considered a strong indicator of health risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>Age<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>20-29<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>20-29<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>30-39<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>30-39<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>40-49<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>40-49<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>50-59<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><center>50-59<\/center><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Men<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Women<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Men<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Women<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Men<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Women<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Men<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Women<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Low risk<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.83<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.71<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.84<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.72<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.88<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.73<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.90<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;0.74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Moderate risk<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.83-0.88<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.71-0.77<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.84-0.91<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.72-0.78<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.88-0.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.73-0.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.90-0.96<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.74-0.81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>High risk<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.89-0.94<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.78-0.82<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.92-0.96<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.79-0.84<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.96-1.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.80-0.87<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.97-1.02<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.82-0.88<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Very high risk<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.94<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.82<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.96<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.84<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;1.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.87<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;1.02<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;0.88<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The health risks associated with WHR vary depending on gender and age. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bioimpedance Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another method for assessing body composition\u2014specifically body fat percentage and muscle mass\u2014is <strong>bioimpedance analysis<\/strong>. This technique relies on the fact that different tissues in the human body have varying <strong>electrical resistance<\/strong> depending on their composition. By passing a low-level electrical current through the body, bioimpedance devices can measure <strong>electrical resistance of individual tissues<\/strong>, which provides an estimate of body composition. However, results can be affected by hydration levels\u2014for instance, if a person is <strong>dehydrated<\/strong>, the readings may be inaccurate. There are also differences between smart scales, which measure impedance only through the feet, and more advanced devices, such as InBody, Omron, or Tanita, which use hand and foot electrodes for a more accurate full-body measurement.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Is_the_Line_Between_a_Healthy_and_Unhealthy_Weight\"><\/span>Where Is the Line Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The boundary between a healthy and unhealthy weight is highly <strong>individual<\/strong>. It\u2019s not just about the number on the scale but also <strong>body composition, height, gender, and genetics<\/strong>. For example, a bodybuilder weighing 100 kg likely has a lower risk of chronic diseases than a shorter man with the same weight, where the excess mass comes from fat rather than muscle.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The limitations of BMI in assessing body composition can be overcome by using WHR measurements, which help determine whether a person has a healthy weight. The primary risk is the accumulation of abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat. For the average person, BMI remains a useful tool, providing a general indication of whether someone is approaching the threshold of overweight.   <strong>And overweight can easily lead to obesity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being overweight does not necessarily mean a person has chronic diseases, but it does increase health risks. <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-do-genes-influence-your-weight-and-tendency-towards-obesity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Obesity<\/strong><\/a>, however, is objectively an unhealthy condition. It is associated with <strong>disruptions in hormonal balance, including sex hormones, leptin, and insulin.<\/strong> Obese men typically have lower testosterone levels and higher estrogen levels. Obese women generally have lower estrogen levels than women with a healthy weight.   <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[2 &#8211; 3]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-3.png\" alt=\"Obesity\" class=\"wp-image-710898\" title=\"Obesity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-3.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-3-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leptin<\/strong> is a hormone produced by fat tissue that signals satiety to the brain, helping regulate fat stores and appetite. Leptin also plays a role in the yo-yo effect\u2014when a person <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-the-body-during-weight-loss-and-how-not-to-gain-it-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loses weight<\/a> rapidly, leptin levels drop, triggering increased hunger and often leading to weight regain. In <strong>obesity<\/strong>, this <strong>system becomes dysregulated<\/strong>\u2014the brain no longer correctly interprets how much fat is stored in the body. As a result, it constantly signals the need to store more fat, leading to increased hunger and overeating. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[4] <\/mark><\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obesity <\/strong> is also <strong>a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes <\/strong>, a condition where insulin function fails. Despite the body producing large amounts of insulin, the cells become <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/insulin-sensitivity-how-to-increase-it-and-prevent-insulin-resistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insulin resistant<\/a>, meaning they no longer respond effectively to it. As a result, blood glucose levels continue to rise. This issue is closely related to excess fat tissue, which produces pro-inflammatory substances. These compounds contribute to <strong>insulin resistance. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[5]<\/mark><\/sup><\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary driver of <strong>cardiovascular diseases<\/strong> in obese individuals is <strong>metabolic syndrome<\/strong>. People with metabolic syndrome typically have an apple-shaped (android) or pear-shaped (gynoid) body type, which indicates an excessive accumulation of fat tissue in the abdominal area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Android obesity<\/strong> is more common in men and is characterised by fat accumulation around <strong>the abdomen and upper body<\/strong>. This fat distribution is strongly linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Although typically seen in men, android fat distribution <strong>can also occur in women.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gynoid obesity<\/strong> is more common in women and is defined by fat accumulation around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. While this fat distribution is <strong>less harmful to health compared to android obesity<\/strong>, maintaining a healthy weight is still recommended. Similarly, gynoid fat distribution <strong>can also occur in men.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Postava-typu-jablka-a-hrusky_ENG.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711412\" title=\"Android vs. Gynoid Obesity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Postava-typu-jablka-a-hrusky_ENG.png 1134w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Postava-typu-jablka-a-hrusky_ENG-400x264.png 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Postava-typu-jablka-a-hrusky_ENG-1124x742.png 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if they exhibit at least three of the following criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abdominal obesity<\/strong> \u2013 Excess fat around the waist, defined as a waist circumference over ~102 cm in men and ~89 cm in women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High blood pressure<\/strong> \u2013 140\/90 mmHg or higher<strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevated blood glucose levels<\/strong> <strong>(glycaemia)<\/strong> \u2013 Typically above 100 mg\/L fasting (equal to or greater than 5.6 mmol\/L).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High levels of triglycerides<\/strong> (blood fats) \u2013 Above 150 mg\/L (\u22651.7 mmol\/L).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low levels of \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol<\/strong> \u2013 Below 40 mg\/L in men and below 50 mg\/L in women (men &lt;0.9 mmol\/L, women &lt;1.1 mmol\/L).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Metabolic syndrome itself <strong>does not<\/strong> cause obvious symptoms. However, it is strongly associated with hypertension (high blood pressure), dyslipidaemia (low HDL cholesterol, high LDL <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-causes-high-cholesterol-and-how-can-you-lower-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cholesterol<\/a>, and high triglycerides), insulin resistance (diabetes) and excess fat tissue accumulation. Being overweight increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, and <strong>obesity <\/strong> <strong>further exacerbates<\/strong> this risk. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup> <br>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A particular concern is so called<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/skinny-fat-what-is-thin-obesity-how-to-recognise-it-and-fight-it-successfully\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&#8220;skinny fat&#8221;<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a condition affecting an increasing number of people, many of whom are completely unaware of it. Skinny fat individuals have an excessive amount of fat tissue but <strong>very little muscle mass, despite having a normal BMI<\/strong>. Why is this a problem? Muscle mass is crucial not only for movement but also for regulating hormones and immune function. Muscles are the body\u2019s primary energy consumers\u2014a lack of muscle lowers metabolism and increases health risks similarly to obesity.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-5.png\" alt=\"Differences in Body Composition\" class=\"wp-image-710930\" title=\"Differences in Body Composition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-5.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-5-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_There_No_Such_Thing_as_Healthy_Obesity\"><\/span>Why Is There No Such Thing as Healthy Obesity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In scientific literature, the term &#8220;metabolically healthy obesity&#8221; is sometimes used. This concept emerged from observations of obese individuals who were not diagnosed with metabolic syndrome\u2014meaning they <strong>did not meet at least three out of five diagnostic criteria<\/strong>. This condition is, however, very rare. Even if some individuals do not immediately develop metabolic syndrome, they often show at least two risk factors, the most common being <strong>high blood pressure<\/strong>. Furthermore, this state is temporary\u2014as a person ages, the likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome increases. Metabolic health tends to deteriorate <strong>in proportion to increasing BMI. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[7]<\/mark><\/sup><\/strong>    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, &#8220;metabolically healthy obesity&#8221; is not a permanent condition. Over time, it inevitably leads to metabolic syndrome and does not account for other negative health effects, such as <strong>chronic inflammation<\/strong>, which contributes to obesity-related cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obesity also significantly raises the risk of developing: <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[8] <\/mark><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heart disease and diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various types of cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint pain and musculoskeletal disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver and kidney diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep apnoea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-6.png\" alt=\"Subcutaneous Fat\" class=\"wp-image-710947\" title=\"Subcutaneous Fat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-6.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-6-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Obesity\"><\/span>Causes of Obesity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary causes of obesity stem directly from modern <strong>lifestyle habits<\/strong>. While genetics can play a role, it accounts for only about 5% of all obesity cases. The remaining 95% are primarily the result of diet and lifestyle choices. We have previously discussed the impact of genetics on obesity in <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-do-genes-influence-your-weight-and-tendency-towards-obesity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article. <\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in an <strong>obesogenic <\/strong> era, where <strong>calorie-dense, unhealthy foods<\/strong> are more accessible and affordable than ever. We no longer even need to leave the sofa to get food, and we\u2019re naturally drawn to highly palatable, calorie-rich options. At the same time, our daily <strong>movement has drastically declined<\/strong>, making it even easier to consume more energy than we burn. This imbalance directly contributes to the accumulation of excess fat, which the body instinctively stores as a reserve for hard times. However, in today\u2019s world, <strong>we rarely need to tap into these energy reserves<\/strong>, leading to gradual weight gain, overweight, and ultimately obesity.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Achieve_Optimal_Body_Weight\"><\/span>How to Achieve Optimal Body Weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimal body weight is highly individual. However, the principles of weight management remain <strong>the same for everyone<\/strong>. If you are already at a healthy weight, the key is to maintain it. However, for those who need to lose weight, the process can be challenging. It is true that <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/caloric-deficit-how-to-lose-weight-and-also-have-a-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caloric deficit<\/a> is the only way to lose weight, but sustaining it is difficult. The human brain strongly resists weight loss and actively seeks out high-calorie, sugary foods <strong>to maintain its fat stores.<\/strong>      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of any effective weight loss strategy is a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balanced diet<\/a> combined with sufficient <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/diet-cardio-and-strength-training-what-is-best-for-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">physical activity<\/a>. However, weight loss requires more than just a meal plan and a gym membership\u2014it is the <strong>small daily habits<\/strong> that accumulate over time and determine success.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some key factors that significantly improve weight loss include <strong>increasing your daily step count, reducing portion sizes, getting enough<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/sleep-the-most-effective-energy-booster-and-fat-burner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-insufficient-water-intake-affects-your-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>staying properly hydrated<\/strong><\/a>. We have previously discussed why weight loss is difficult and what happens to fat when we lose it in <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-the-body-during-weight-loss-and-how-not-to-gain-it-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">another article. <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For those with morbid obesity or weight-related health issues, <strong>medical supervision<\/strong> is necessary. In such cases, consulting a <strong>doctor, nutritionist, or personal trainer<\/strong> is highly recommended. Even small changes can lead to significant long-term health improvements, allowing individuals to enjoy <strong>a longer, healthier life with their families. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although weight loss can feel like a slow process, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-the-scale-shows-you-a-higher-number-and-its-not-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the number on the scale may not change quickly<\/a>, this does not mean you are not making progress. Sustainable weight loss is a long journey that involves not just fat loss but also muscle gain (particularly if an individual engages in regular exercise). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-7.png\" alt=\"Physical activity\" class=\"wp-image-710979\" title=\"Physical activity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-7.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Navrh-bez-nazvu-7-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The boundary between healthy and unhealthy body weight varies for each individual. However, there are objective measurements that can help determine where one stands. Maintaining a healthy weight and body fat percentage is essential for preventing numerous chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity. 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