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The best way to lose belly fat may not be through abdominal exercises or eating foods that burn belly fat. Instead, for many adults, the best way to lose belly fat is through a fat reduction treatment. Such treatments include CoolSculpting stomach fat or liposuction. But to understand why you must comprehend the physiology of abdominal fat.
Read on to learn what causes belly fat, why it is so hard to get rid of belly fat, and why millions of men and women opt for non-surgical CoolSculpting to flatten their stomachs.
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WHAT CAUSES BELLY FAT?
Belly fat notoriously resists diet and exercise, resulting in stubborn midsection bulges. The best way to lose belly fat is to understand why weight clings to our stomachs
Dr. Mark Lowney, medical director and body-contouring surgeon at Advanced Body Sculpting Of New England, explains, “lifestyle is not the only cause of stomach fat. Various biological factors play a role in creating abdominal fat.” These include:
HORMONES
Hormones play a significant role in determining where fat is stored in the body. For example, Estrogen in women directs fat to accumulate around their thighs and hips in preparation for pregnancy.
Men, on the other hand, produce low levels of Estrogen, causing their hormones to push fat higher up their bodies. According to Dr. Lowney, “men are more like to gain weight around their midsection.”
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AGE
Both men and women typically store additional fat as they age. In part, this is “because hormone levels decrease as we age,” explains Dr. Lowney. When estrogen levels diminish in women, the fat that accumulates in the thighs and hips moves up the body towards the lower stomach area. This results in a fat deposit often termed the “belly fat pouch.”
For men, the age-related decrease in testosterone (a hormone thought to hinder the growth of fat cells) results in accelerated weight gain around the abdomen.
Additionally, “as we age, we lose muscle mass,” says Dr. Lowney. This causes our metabolism to slow down, allowing for more weight gain.” The aging process creates additional fat deposits in the midline, chin, and buttocks. This leads to stubborn bulges.
GENETICS
“Genetics influences the presence of belly fat, perhaps more than any other factor,” states Dr. Lowney. If you inherited an “apple shape” body type, you might have a greater mass of abdominal fat. Furthermore, your belly fat may be more resistant to exercise and diet than an individual with a “pear-shaped” body.
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LOSE BELLY FAT?
There are different types of fat. Subcutaneous fat (fat below the skin surface) and visceral fat (dangerous fat that deposits in the abdominal cavity and wraps around the organs.) Furthermore, not all fat cells are alike. Fat cells with additional Alpha-2 receptors will automatically store fat for more extended periods. In comparison, fat cells with more Beta-2 receptors will inevitably break down when the body requires energy.
Many people develop belly bulges that consist mainly of Alpha-2 receptors. These types of receptors resist diet and exercise because the body clings to this type of fat. In this case, the best way to lose belly fat, or to lose weight fast, may consist of a professional fat reduction treatment, such as liposuction or CoolSculpting.
Read on to learn the most effective way to tackle belly fat that resists diet and exercise.
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