TOFI (thin-outside-fat-inside) is used to describe lean individuals with a disproportionate amount of fat (adipose tissue) stored in their abdomen.
TOFI is the term to describe those who appear on the surface as healthy, but if you look deeper, they can be just as sick as someone considered obese. Being TOFI is so dangerous because of the fat surrounding the vital organs that is not seen by the naked eye.
Most of the time people aren't even aware that they have a large amount of visceral fat, as you generally can't see or feel it. In fact, some people refer to high levels of visceral fat as thin outside, fat inside (TOFI), which is likely where the phrase skinny fat came from.
Muscle is denser than fat, and as it is more compact within your body, as you gain muscle mass, you end up looking thinner, no matter your physical weight. So, if you've been doing a lot of strength training lately, it's likely this is the reason that you're looking fantastic but not dropping those numbers.
Even if you're thin, you can still have visceral fat around the abdominal region—being “skinny” doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy. There's no sure-fire way to tell visceral from subcutaneous fat short of an expensive CT scan, but it's important for you to get a rough idea of what your visceral stores are.
The best way to reduce visceral fat is through losing weight and diet. Visceral fat responds better to diet and exercise than fat on the hips. Regular exercise can also stop visceral fat from coming back. Another option is medication, but studies show this is not as effective in reducing visceral fat as exercise.
Symptoms and Causes
A growing belly is the most obvious sign of visceral fat, but that can indicate subcutaneous fat as well. Some studies show if you have a potbelly — or are more “apple-shaped” than “pear-shaped” — you may have more visceral fat.
It's possible to gain muscle and reduce body fat without actually seeing a change in your weight. This happens when you lose body fat while gaining muscle. Your weight may stay the same, even as you lose inches, a sign that you're moving in the right direction.
If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the Healthy Weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range.
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If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.
If you're skinny fat, you likely have a lot of this second type. Visceral fat is internal fat that develops in the abdominal cavity, gets stored around the organs, and wraps around your kidneys, intestines, stomach, and liver.
Apple Shape
Also called a “beer belly,” it means you have more fat stored around your stomach, while your lower body stays thin.
Rectangle Body Type
This body type is the most common and is typically considered the healthiest. Rectangle-shaped people are less likely to develop obesity, heart disease, or diabetes. A rectangle body shape is typically thin and has a proportional waist, hips, and shoulders.
Endomorph Body Type
The endomorph is the hardest body type to have in terms of managing your weight and overall fitness, but to get a more balanced physique, you should focus on developing your shoulders and stripping away excess fat from your lower body.
You lose fat at the same rate all over, proportional to the size of the body part. Your fingers are smaller than your waist or your hips, so they will likely shed all of their excess fat first and you'll notice that your rings and gloves may fit better.
While it's not possible to spot-reduce fat in any one area of the body, there are some things you can do to slim down your fingers. First, try to lose weight overall which will reduce the amount of fat stored in your entire body, including your fingers.
Yes, hands and wrists can appear smaller with weight loss. This occurs because as a person loses weight, they lose fat from all over their body, including their hands and wrists.
Mostly, losing weight is an internal process. You will first lose hard fat that surrounds your organs like liver, kidneys and then you will start to lose soft fat like waistline and thigh fat. The fat loss from around the organs makes you leaner and stronger.
Your weight is affected by your hydration levels. This is true. Coincidentally 1 litre of water weighs 1kg (not a coincidence, that's how the metric system works) so drink a litre of water and you'll weigh 1kg more.
This may occur because of hormonal imbalances, obesity, kidney problems, lack of physical activity, etc. (10) When you lose weight but look fatter, there is a possibility that it is the result of swelling caused by water retention. How to fix it? Water retention is often the result of an increased sodium intake.
Many women also notice an increase in belly fat as they get older — even if they aren't gaining weight. This is likely due to a decreasing level of estrogen, which appears to influence where fat is distributed in the body.
High-protein foods to consume to lose your visceral fat and keep it off include lean poultry, fish, nuts, eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chia, lentils, and quinoa."
Cardio such as swimming, aerobics, running or dancing will burn this excess fat store. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is the fastest way to trim down stomach fat.