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Why have I suddenly put weight on my stomach?
Some causes may be related to stress, alcohol consumption, or medications. Other causes can be a result of health conditions like hypothyroidism or PCOS. Many causes of stomach swelling and weight gain can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications. However, others, such as ascites, can be serious.
Why does all my weight go to my stomach and thighs?
The main culprit behind weight gain in your thighs is estrogen. This hormone drives the increase in fat cells in females, causing deposits to form most commonly around the buttocks and thighs.
Why is my stomach getting bigger but Im not gaining weight?
A combination of things happens as we age. We tend to lose muscle mass, so our abdominal muscles aren’t as tight as they once were, and the loss of elastin and collagen in our skin allows gravity to have its way so skin starts to sag. Both can cause the waistline to expand.
How do you get rid of a potbelly?
Fat is found between your skin and muscles. Once the layer of fat in your abdomen becomes more than an inch thick, you`ll have a pot belly. The only way to get rid of it is to lose weight.
Why do people gain weight in the stomach area?
A person with a genetic predisposition toward storing fat in the stomach area will see an increase in stomach size as weight is gained. This metabolic/dietary interplay create the conditions for weight (fat) gain to occur; a person’s genetic predisposition and fat cell storage patterns influence where that gained weight is stored.
Why is my belly getting bigger?
Your hormones are shifting. Around menopause, even formerly pear-shaped women—who carry most of their weight on their hips and thighs—often notice that their bellies start to grow. A drop in estrogen, coupled with your metabolism naturally slowing a bit as you age, is likely to blame.
How does a person’s body type affect weight gain?
Every individual is born with a set body type, or shape. A person’s body type determines how and where she gains weight and stores fat. The genetic factors that determine a person’s height, eye color and skin tone are the same factors that determine how and where that person is likely to store excess body weight or fat.
Can stress cause abdominal weight gain?
Registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro, RD told INSIDER that one of the root causes of abdominal weight gain is stress, and in order to address the issue, you need to target stress first. When you experience stress, you release cortisol (the fight or flight hormone).