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7 Surprising Reasons You Are Not Losing Belly Fat

These are some of the strange reasons why you could be finding it difficult to lose belly fat.

Do you feel like your belly has been increasing in size very fast? Do you wish to have a flatter tummy?

If yes, then you must be wondering how to lose all that extra belly fat and get back in shape, right?

Well, our core or the belly is one of the hardest areas to lose fat from, as the fat accumulation happens very easily in that area.

Also Read : Here Is How Belly Fat Increases The Risk Of Health Problems

And if you are someone who leads a sedentary lifestyle or have a desk-bound job, then it can make your belly fat issues worse!

None of us would like to have a huge, protruding belly that can make us look unattractive, not to mention unhealthy!

However, belly fat issues are one of the most common weight problems that are faced by many, regardless of gender.

Many a times, although we try to follow a healthy diet and exercise routine, they may prove to be quite ineffective when it comes to losing belly fat.

So, here are some of the surprising reasons why you may not be losing belly fat

1. Stress

1. Stress

A hormone known as cortisol is produced in the body, when a person is going through extreme stress. Cortisol is linked with the accumulation of excess belly fat.

2. Excess Salt Consumption

2. Excess Salt Consumption

Consuming foods that are rich in salt content can reduce your body's capacity to burn fat faster and the fat in your body tends to get stored in the belly region.

Also Read : Say No To These Foods That Cause Belly Fat

3. Lack Of Sex

3. Lack Of Sex

According to a research study by the American Psychological Association, it was found that adults who do not increase in regular sexual activity, tend to have more belly fat, due to certain hormonal imbalances.

4. PCOS

4. PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a disorder in which cysts are formed in the ovaries and cause hormonal imbalance. Belly fat is also one of the side-effect of PCOS, although not common in everyone.

5. Low-Fibre Diet

5. Low-Fibre Diet

If you consume a diet which is low in fibre content, you may tend to retain belly fat, as fibre can scrape out the fat cells in your tummy lining and flush it out of your system.

Also Read : Yoga Poses To Reduce Belly Fat; Try Them Out!

6. Sitting For Too Long

6. Sitting For Too Long

If you have a desk-bound job or sit down for too long in general, you may not lose belly fat, even if you are eating healthy, as more fat cells accumulate in your belly, when you are seated for too long.

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