Why You Are NOT Losing Belly Fat (Science Explained) [63p8_XbfIcm]

Why You Are NOT Losing Belly Fat (Science Explained) [63p8_XbfIcm]

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This is why you still have stubborn belly fat despite doing tons of cardio. You are not building enough muscle! You could have a healthy body fat percentage, but still have that stubborn stomach fat when your muscles are underdeveloped. This is where that “Skinny Fat” look comes from. The best thing you can do to burn stubborn belly fat is to focus on building muscle, while you stay consistent in a calorie deficit. As you put more muscle on your frame, your body fat will stretch out over a larger cross-sectional. Also, your metabolism also speeds up a tiny bit. For every pound of muscle you gain, your body burns an extra 6-8 calories per day [1]. You also burn more calories while moving around if you gain muscle. Of course, the metabolism boost is small. But still, it adds up! 📚Scientific Reference: 1. Aragon, Alan A., et al. "International society of sports nutrition position stand: diets and body composition." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 14 (2017): 1-19.