01/16/2026
This sagittal cut of two human bodies makes the contrast impossible to ignore. On the left: a lean body, minimal subcutaneous fat, and barely any visceral fat surrounding the organs. On the right: an obese body, with fat layered beneath the skin and densely packed around the liver, intestines, and other vital organs.
The most striking difference is visceral fat—the hidden layer surrounding internal organs. Unlike the fat under your skin, visceral fat is strongly linked to serious health risks: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and chronic inflammation. Because it’s invisible from the outside, images like this are powerful—they reveal what usually goes unseen.
This isn’t about shame. It’s about understanding. Long-term habits—what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, how we manage stress—shape our bodies from the inside out. Small, consistent changes can ripple outward and make a real difference over time.
Your organs are keeping score. Treat them wisely.