Both structural and essential fat are normal, and even if the body stocks them to capacity this can never be called obesity. The third type of fat, belly fat, is entirely abnormal and is non-essential.
It is the accumulation of this fat which creates the dreaded belly fat. This abnormal fat is also a potential reserve of fuel, but unlike the normal reserves, it is not available to the body in a nutritional emergency or during most diet programs. This third type of fat is the causative factor in health problems associated with belly fat. It is difficult to remove and adds to further fat stores in the body due to its ability to slow down the metabolic rate.
Exercise
Skip the crunches. Abdominal crunches and sit-ups should build strong muscles, but you might not see them under belly fat. In fact, crunches might actually make your stomach look bigger as you build up thicker abdominal muscles. Instead, if you strengthen your back muscles, your posture will improve and pull in your belly.
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