Obesity & Your Heart
Why Extra Weight Can Be Hard on Your Heart
Obesity is more than a number on the scale. It can strain your heart, raise your risk for chronic illness, and lower your quality of life. At BaleDoneen, we focus on what causes the problem not just the weight.
What Obesity Does to the Heart
Extra fat puts pressure on your organs. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this can lead to:
People with obesity often have lower heart rate variability, which can mean more stress on the heart and less ability to recover.
Waist Size Matters
Waist circumference tells us more than weight alone. Belly fat is a major risk for heart disease. Even people with a “normal” BMI can be at risk if most of their fat is around the belly.
This type of fat raises risk for:
How Obesity Leads to Heart Problems
Carrying extra weight:
The longer this goes on, the harder it is for the heart to keep up.
Can Weight Loss Help?
Yes. Even losing 5% to 10% of your body weight can:
The body starts to heal once the pressure comes off the heart.
The Right Way to Lose Weight
At BaleDoneen Method, we never push crash diets. Fast weight loss often doesn’t last and can even hurt your heart.
Instead, we guide patients to:
Small daily steps add up. Over time, they bring real change.
Signs You May Be at Risk
Watch for these signs, especially if your BMI is over 30 or your waist is large:
These may point to metabolic syndrome or early heart failure.
Testing We May Recommend
We don’t guess. We check and track key numbers like:
With this data, we create a plan that fits your needs.