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Burning belly fat

Abdominal fat exerts bad impact on human stature and health. However, burning belly fat is not an easy task at all. There are two main forms of belly fat: subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat makes the waist larger, whereas visceral fat increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other critical health problems. Nevertheless, it is not easy to burn belly fat because of the following reasons: – Cortisol, the main stress hormone, may cause the body to accumulate fat, especially around the abdomen. Meanwhile, insulin, a peptide hormone, may cause the same result if it is not well controlled. – Abdominal fat tends to be found in certain persons because of their heredity, also known as inheritance. – Sedentary lifestyle: Sitting to work for hours and lacking physical exercises are the main reasons for the buildup of fat around the abdomen. – Unhealthy diets: The consumption of foods that are rich in sugar and fat, particularly fast foods, may increase the risk of belly fat accumulation. – The metabolism process will be slower following aging when less calories are burnt in the body. Without proper diets and workouts, abdominal fat can be accumulated, especially in women aged […]
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