By Eugenia M. Jarrett
Measuring your waist size gives you a good barometer of the amount of fat you’re carrying. The stomach area needs particular attention.
An Important Fact: Stroke and coronary heart disease have a direct link to your abdominal fat.
Studies have shown that insulin sensitivity can also be a contributor to increased waist size. Measuring your waist size is one of the most powerful ways to predict your risk for diabetes. (View Dr. Mercoa's video where he discusses scales and body fat below)