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What is Waist circumference?

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Waist circumference

Waist circumference is the distance around your midsection, measured just above the hip bones, and is a simple way to estimate belly fat and related health risk.

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In plain words

The NHLBI says a waist of more than 35 inches for women or more than 40 inches for men increases health risk.

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Why it matters

Waist size is a cheap, repeatable way to track belly fat loss alongside weight on a GLP-1.

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Waist circumference is the distance around your midsection, measured just above the hip bones, and is a simple way to estimate belly fat and related health

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