Many of my clients come to me with the same problem. They hit their late 30’s / early 40’s and suddenly they cannot shift those extra pounds. Especially around their middle which used to easily disappear after a bit of dieting and exercise.
Only in the last number of years have researchers
been able to explain what causes a pot belly. This protrusion is technically
called visceral fat (which means that it relates to the internal organs) and it
is very difficult to shift due to the fact that it has the ability to protect
itself from destruction.
Scientists now say that this visceral fat
can actually take on a life of its own. This type of fat can produce many
substances especially deadly small proteins that can cause inflammation and can
be blamed for a number of problems from heart disease to arthritis.
The main causes of this visceral fat are
down to the consumption of sugar, stress and their effect on the
hormonal and metabolic changes that take place within the body.
So how do I get rid of this pot belly - diet changes….you had to know that there
was no way around this one!! Also, exercise – high intensity exercise, gets
rid of visceral fat more quickly that any other body fat.
For more a more detailed plan on how to tackle your pot belly issues, please get in touch with me to set up a consultation.
