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Everyone needs some body fat for good health. When people eat more calories than they use, their bodies store the extra calories as fat. A couple of pounds of extra body fat is no big deal for most people. The problem arises when people continue this pattern of eating more calories than they burn (creating a calorie surplus) over an extended period of time.

More and more fat builds up in the body, and eventually the amount of body fat is so great that it can harm a person’s health. Many doctors use the terms overweight or obese to tell if someone has a greater chance of developing serious weight-related health problems from excess body fat. The good news is, when you lose weight and the closer you can get to a normal weight (a BMI under 25), the greater the health benefits.

In today’s looks-obsessed society, many people are more concerned that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is a lot more than aesthetics. A BMI higher than 25 is a medical concern because it can seriously affect your health.

If you know that your BMI is above 25 and that the extra poundage is from too much fat and not muscle, then read on to see the toll that this condition can eventually take on your body.