A round belly may indicate a healthy pregnancy, but it isn’t typically a symbol of health otherwise. However, weight loss alone won’t sufficiently tighten up a protruding belly.
In clinical practice, we often hear patients say, “I want to make my thighs and arms thinner.” This is an achievable goal. Working out at the gym will help you increase muscle and lose weight because fat accumulation is the main reason for fat thighs and arms. A protruding lower abdomen, on the other hand, is more complicated.
4 Reasons You Cannot Lose Stubborn Belly Fat
Clinically, a protruding lower abdomen that isn’t reduced via weight loss indicates deeper issues.
1. Fried and Cold Food
Many people nowadays like to eat fried food, do not get enough exercise, and sit still for prolonged periods. These habits accumulate fat in the waist and abdomen, creating a “swimming ring.” Unfortunately, such practices will also impact cardiovascular health in the long run because the fat will enter the bloodstream and circulate, which can cause hyperlipidemia and affect blood flow. As a result, nasty things like arterial embolism, myocardial infarction, stroke, high blood pressure, and many metabolic problems may crop up.
Yingta Lee
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Yingta Lee holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Taiwan. Currently serving as the Director of Taoyuan Cihang Chinese Medicine Clinic, Lee specializes in internal medicine, acupuncture, injuries, gynecology, pediatrics, and dermatology.
His philosophy underscores the interconnectedness of physiology and psychology. Lee believes that a person's mental well-being, characterized by happiness and an open-minded approach, plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health.
