​A big butt is healthier than a fat gut.

A big butt (specifically, a larger hip circumference) has been shown to be associated with lower risks of heart disease and diabetes compared to having excess fat around the abdomen (a fat gut). This is because fat stored in the hips and thighs tends to be subcutaneous (under the skin), while abdominal fat is often visceral (around internal organs) and more closely linked to negative health outcomes.