Why is it Difficult to Lose Belly and Thigh Fat?

Most of us must have noticed that the fat that has accumulated around the belly and thighs does not disappear even after exercising and eating a proper diet. If you are on a weight loss journey, you may want to know how thigh fat and thigh fat are different, and one may be easier to lose than the other. Now let’s analyze how fat accumulation and loss in these two areas of our body work.

Tummy fat

Fat around the abdomen occurs for the same reason that fat accumulates everywhere in the body. This is when your body is consuming more energy than it is using. Excess energy leads to more fat storage. On average, women have 6 to 11 percent more body fat than men, according to Cosmopolitan. This is because estrogen reduces a woman’s ability to burn energy after a meal, resulting in the accumulation of more fat around the abdomen and around the thighs. There are two types of cells in our body, alpha and beta. They both react differently to fat. Dr. Luke James of BupaUK explains that in areas high in beta fat cells, it becomes more difficult to get rid of excess fat. “When you’re actively trying to lose fat, you may first see changes in your legs, face, and arms because there are more alpha cells in these areas,” Dr. Luke said. However, areas such as the hips, thighs, and abdomen are rich in beta cells, making it difficult to lose weight in these areas. In addition to this, there are other factors such as hormones, genes, and metabolism that can contribute to tummy fat.