Why You Lose Weight Everywhere Except Where You Want To with Mike Jensen

Ever wonder why you lose weight everywhere except where you actually want to? Or why your body seems to have "favorite spots" for storing fat? It's not in your head, and it's not random.Join Holly and Jim as they sit down with Dr. Mike Jensen, one of the world's leading experts on body fat distribution from the Mayo Clinic. His groundbreaking research has revolutionized how doctors understand fat, revealing that where your body stores it matters just as much as how much you have. You'll discover why some fat depots are actually protective while others signal metabolic trouble, and most surprisingly, what you can actually do about it.This conversation will change how you think about your body. From the simple "pinch test" that reveals your visceral fat status to the unexpected truth about hip and thigh fat being beneficial, Dr. Jensen shares insights that could transform your approach to weight management and metabolic health.Discussed on the episode:The surprising reason why having fat on your hips and thighs is actually good for your healthA simple at-home test to determine if you have dangerous visceral fat (hint: it involves pinching)Why two people with identical weight can have completely opposite health risksThe "fall guy" theory that explains why visceral fat accumulates in the first placeWhat happens to your fat distribution as you age (and why elderly people often have thin limbs)The one type of exercise that may specifically target visceral fatWhy liposuction doesn't improve metabolic health despite removing 20+ pounds of fatThe concerning truth about GLP-1 medications and what happens when people stop taking themHow stress response styles (fight vs. freeze) may determine where you store fatThe easiest habit change that reliably reduces visceral fat