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Belly Fat on Women
Belly fat on women is sometimes a major challenge. As we get older our metabolism slows down. So what worked for you when you were 19 or 29 will not give you the same results now. The older the woman, the harder it usually is to lose belly fat and keep it off.
Belly fat on women is not only deemed unattractive by many but also carries with it serious health concerns. Studies have shown that women with excess belly fat are more likely to die of cancer and heart conditions than women with no extra fat around the middle. “A big waistline puts you at increased risk for many health problems — diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke,” says Robert Eckel, MD, president of the American Heart Association.
There are some pretty scary statistics about belly fat on women:
- A woman is nearly five times more likely to die of heart disease if she has both a big waist and a high level of fats in her blood, according to one Danish study.
- Women are twice as likely to need gallstone surgery if they have a large waistline.
- Women may also have trouble getting pregnant if their belly is larger than their hips, a condition known as central obesity.
- Women are at one-third higher risk of breast cancer if they have excess belly fat, one study shows. In fact, several types of cancer — breast cancer, uterine, cervix, colon, kidney, and pancreas — have been linked with obesity.
Women probably don’t need any more motivation besides how they feel and look when it comes to losing belly fat but understanding the health risks can put things into perspective when you’re tempted by jelly donuts.
Your genes dictate, to some degree, whether your body will be apple or pear shaped. There is evidence that specific genes determine how many fat cells you have — and where those fat cells will settle. While genetics may mark you for belly fat, the story doesn’t end there. Most cases of belly fat are related to lifestyle — physical inactivity and too much caloric intake.
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