All fat is not created equal, and abdominal fat is more dangerous than bottom or thigh fat. Even worse is the fat you can’t see- that surrounding your internal organs. Internal fat interferes with the way your body handles carbohydrates, which causes problems ranging from poor sexual performance to high blood pressure. A study at Yale University found overweight post-menopausal women who did regular moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, lost internal fat. The more exercise they did, the more they lost. This concurs with recent recommendations made by the National Academy of Sciences. Exercise moderately every day if you want to lose fat and keep it off. This needn’t involve gruelling sessions at the gym. During the day, try to incorporate a brisk walk around the block, a run with the dog, a rapid rise up a flight of stairs etc. Chasing your children around the park or showing off your skipping skills to your niece are just as valid as exercise in the gym.