Two very different fats
Subcutaneous fat sits under the skin and is relatively inert. Visceral fat wraps around the liver, pancreas and intestines and actively releases inflammatory signals that drive insulin resistance.
Measure the tape, not the scale
A waist-to-height ratio above 0.5 signals elevated risk regardless of BMI. This is why Syndova tracks limb and waist measurements alongside weight — inches often move when the scale stalls.
What shifts it first
Visceral fat is metabolically active, which means it responds early to activity, reduced liquid sugar and alcohol, and better sleep — often before overall weight changes much.