If you're focused on fat loss or improving your long-term health, there's one type of fat you really need to pay attention to — visceral fat. Unlike the fat just beneath your skin, visceral fat is stored deep in the abdominal cavity and surrounds your vital organs.

This kind of fat is much more than a cosmetic issue. It’s been directly linked to chronic health conditions, and many people don’t even realize they have it.

Your bathroom scale might not tell the whole story of your fitness progress. While your weight may remain unchanged, your body could be undergoing significant transformations in fat loss, muscle gain, and overall health. Understanding body composition—through tools like DEXA scans—provides a clearer picture of your progress, offering insights that go far beyond the number on the scale.