09/02/2026
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 burn ,turn in to 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 wh***ey
and b**r 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 dav.
3. Eat more veggies, fruit and probiotic.
5) Include beans and spinach ,as they make you feel full.
6) Get a healthy diet plan from a professional .
Drop a 👋 in the comment below if you know a pot bellied man😊
