Carrying extra weight isn’t just about how you look — it’s about what it’s doing to your heart. Every extra pound forces your heart to work harder, raises your blood pressure, messes with your cholesterol, and increases your risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Being overweight isn’t just “a little unhealthy” — it’s a direct hit to your cardiovascular system. You can’t outrun a bad lifestyle with meds or excuses. Want a stronger heart? Drop the weight, clean up your diet, move your body, and take your health seriously — before your heart gives you a reason to.