Why You Store Fat In Different Areas

Did you know that hormones often determinate how much body fat we have and where the fat sits?

Therefore it is important to understand what your hormones are trying to tell you, as it can be helpful if you are trying to focus on one specific area. Body fat can be found on several different areas of the body, we have indicated some of these areas below and as to why fat tends to develops in these regions.

Love handles – Love handles are often trigged by high levels of insulin. Reducing processed carbs and lowering your sugar consumption can help with this region. You can also include side crunches, planks and burpees too your workout if you are trying to tone in this area.

Thighs – Body fat in this region is often linked to high oestrogen levels. To lower your oestrogen levels opt for organic dairy and beef, avoid non-organic soy and ensure you are getting enough sleep at night.

Back of Arms – High insulin levels along with low testosterone levels can lead to fat at the back of your arms. Testosterone is a hormone thought to only appear in males, but women have a small amount in the adrenal glands and ovaries. By increasing your intake of healthy fats such as avocados and fish will help improve this region. We also advise you to incorporate weights into your workout regime to strengthen your muscles and tone your arms.

Upper Back – Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by our thyroid gland into our bloodstream, which is associated with upper back fat when levels are low. A simple tweak in your diet will show changes relatively quickly. We suggest eating more vegetables and avoid gluten and soy to target this area.

Belly – Your stomach is one of the most common places for body fat and this is often due to several hormones such as high levels of oestrogen and insulin. By reducing your sugar consumption and increasing your nutrients will help improve this region.

Remember rubies that your health and how you feel in your body is the most important thing. There is no perfect weight or body shape because we are all different, unique and beautiful in our own way. You need to love your body, respect your body and be kind to your body to ensure that you are always the best possible version of yourself.

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