09/09/2022
Why do we see so many Indian men with pot bellies?
That is because men genetically have a tendency to store fat first on their stomach, and only when they run out of space there does it get stored elsewhere in the body.
• Quick look: there are 2 types of fat
1. Subcutaneous fat- the one that you can pinch on your tummy, lies under the skin. 2 Visceral fat-lodged deep in your stomach around the intestines, liver and kidneys. This keeps growing to give you the pot belly.
⚫ Reasons why Men have pot bellies:
1. Eating too many simple carbohydrates, such as those
found in processed sugary foods, which, when not burnt,
turn into fat. 2. Stress from a bad workplace, an unhappy relationship or a difficult academic life triggers our bodies to produce high levels of cortisol, which drives up our appetite and makes us overeat, the fat again seeking shelter in our belly area.
3. Lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme necessary for fat storage,
men have higher concentration of this enzyme in the
abdomen and hence are pot-bellied 4. Drinking alcohol, especially whiskey and beer which are
notorious for storing fat.
5. Eating late or binge-eating with alcohol help the tummy
grow.
6. Eating the wrong food or at the wrong time or both
7.Jobs that demands sitting for longer durations. Restricted movements and choosing the easier options like elevator over stairs, driving over walking.
At this point I have a bad news and a good news: ⚫ Bad: It's next to impossible to actually target and
spot-bust fat pockets. ⚫Good: However, the upshot is that since visceral fat is metabolically active, it's the first type to burn off if you exercise regularly.
But for those who can't take time out for work outs, making Dietary changes can do wonders for their body.
1. Don't overindulge and give the carbs a miss at night. 2. Eat small meals every two hours, six-seven times a day. 3. Eat more veggies, fruit and probiotic curds to stay light. 4.Include beans and spinach, as they make you feel full. 5.Get a healthy diet plan from a professional.
Drop a MAN
in the comments below, if you know a pot bellied
