Dr. Ashley Lucas links where you carry belly fat to what's actually causing it: upper belly points to blood sugar problems, lower belly to stress and poor sleep, a round stomach to low movement and processed foods, and puffiness to inflammation or food sensitivities.
What does your body type say about your health? If you have fat in your upper belly and chest area, it often means that your blood sugar and insulin are out of balance, especially if you're eating a lot of refined carbs and sugars. If you have fat in your lower belly, it often means that cortisol may be elevated from ongoing stress, anxiety and poor sleep. If you have fat in your full round stomach, it often means that your metabolism has slowed from low daily movement, low muscle mass, or overeating processed foods. And if you have fat in your lower belly that looks swollen or puffy, it often means bloating, inflammation or water retention, especially from food sensitivities or gut imbalances. So if you feel like you're trying to lose weight and your body just keeps fighting you, there's usually a deeper metabolic reason. Follow for more proven evidence backed guidance that actually makes your body feel better.
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