If a man’s belly grows, then this is... menopause. Yes, he is there too

Causes of fat in the lower abdomen

To begin with, let us remember that the abdomen is the location of many vital organs of the reproductive, urinary and digestive systems. They need protection from mechanical injuries and temperature changes. Therefore, the formation of a lipid layer consisting of adipocytes comes to the rescue.

Adipocytes are the cells that make up adipose tissue. They contain receptors that accept nutrients. Substances penetrate cells easily, but leaving them is much more difficult.

If there are no problems with excess weight, then everything is fine. But, if your waist size begins to grow, it means that adipocytes begin to actively increase in number, and they know no boundaries. Their growth puts pressure on the blood vessels, disrupting the activity of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, which disrupts local nutrition and causes considerable harm to organs. The problem gradually turns from an aesthetic one into a serious medical one.

You've probably noticed that overweight men lose weight much easier and faster. Nature itself made sure that the female body accumulates and stores more fat reserves. Because a woman is the continuer of the family. Her body must be a source of nutrients not only for her full functioning, but also for the proper development and bearing of a child.

What are the reasons for the development of belly fat?

• Genetics. Heredity is a lottery. No one knows who inherited a certain gene or from whom. But, if there are obese people in the family, then it is better to take care of your figure without waiting for excess weight to appear. You need to eat right, exercise and spend more time outdoors.
• Stressful situations. Constant nervous excitement, psychological trauma, depression, apathy - all this contributes to the further accumulation of subcutaneous fat. It often happens that a person tries to “seize” problems. Satiety and absorption of food gives a feeling of imaginary security. In fact, instead of eating your favorite desserts, it is better to calm down, get some sleep, take a walk in the park, and chat with friends in a free environment.
• Hormonal disorders. Malfunctions in the functioning of the endocrine system are influenced by many factors: diseases, apathy, stress, climate change, puberty. The accumulation of subcutaneous fat is one of the clearest symptoms of hormonal dysfunction. If this is the reason, then you will not be able to cope without the help of specialists. If you gain weight, it is recommended that you first visit an endocrinologist to get tested and make sure that the problem is not a hormonal imbalance.
• Changes associated with age. As the body ages, the rate of accumulation and breakdown of fat reserves changes. Men and women experience a slower metabolism. This is especially true for women during menopause: the synthesis of progesterone and estrogen slows down.

Why does the belly grow in the stomach area? Causes and symptoms

Shapes of the stomach.

In addition to the amount of food consumed, other factors influence the degree of stomach enlargement:

• chronic fatigue;
• irregular nutrition;
• inflammation in the body;
• constant stress.

Gastric dilatation can occur against the background of:

• Constant overeating. Eating more food than required causes pathological expansion of the organ. This condition can last up to 12 hours due to the need to digest large volumes of food.
• Refusal of breakfast. Having rested from food overnight, the body requires replenishment in the morning. Therefore, breakfasts are very important. This can protect against overeating at lunch and will help avoid ulcers and gastritis due to a long break in food.
• One meal per day with a large amount of food consumed. The regularity of this action is addictive to the stomach. For this reason, the organ begins to slowly digest food and maintain its expanded volume longer.
• Regular consumption of large volumes of liquid. It is better to drink water, tea or other drinks between meals to avoid overstretching the stomach.
• Quick absorption of food without thorough chewing.
• Regular fast food snacks.

All of these reasons cause a gradual change in the volume of the digestive organ. But acute dilatation of the stomach may occur. Hypertrophy in its acute form is characterized by a rapid and intense increase in size against the background of sharp atony (decreased tone) of the organ wall. The causes of acute hypertrophy can be explained:

• Congenital weakness of the muscle tissue of the wall.
• Postoperative complications during abdominal surgery.
• The presence of other diseases, such as injuries to the skull and spine, infectious diseases (typhoid fever), pneumonia, heart attack, chemical and bacterial intoxication, ulcers complicated by stenosis, etc.

Scheme of acute gastric dilatation.

Acute gastric dilatation is characterized by symptoms such as:

• severe pain in the left side of the abdomen;
• swelling in the upper region of the peritoneum, closer to the left side;
• nausea with uncontrollable intense vomiting, the masses of which contain stagnant, undigested products;
• severe hiccups;
• weak thirst.

Due to a severe disturbance of the water-electrolyte balance during hypertrophy, the development of collapse is possible, the symptoms of which are:

• confusion;
• cold and clammy sweat;
• acrocyanosis;
• cold extremities;
• low blood pressure with tachycardia.

When the gastric wall enlarges, neurological signs of hypertrophy appear, such as:

• muscle cramps of the calves, upper limbs and masticatory muscles;
• increased tone and stable resistance of the muscles of the back of the head to deforming forces.

If the stomach enlarges sharply and quickly, serious complications may occur, such as rupture of the organ wall. Hypertrophy is accompanied by severe shock. When aggressive gastric contents leak, peritonitis develops - severe inflammation of the peritoneum. Less commonly, with hypertrophy, bleeding from the erosive mucous membrane may develop. With severe distension of the stomach, the anomaly is easy to see without additional symptoms. There will be a noticeable increase in the abdominal area on the left side, closer to the hypochondrium. Hypertrophy can be seen especially clearly in the supine position.

But the initial stages of hypertrophy pass without symptoms. The first signs are often attributed to problems of a different nature. Therefore, if symptoms such as heaviness, nausea, pain in the stomach appear repeatedly, you should urgently consult a doctor.

The dangers of abdominal fat

The formation of a “tummy” in women is associated with physiology. As she grows up, the girl’s body changes, because nature has taken care of creating the most comfortable conditions for the baby’s development. This is where the fat layer comes in handy, creating protection for the fetus. The fat layer in women is formed directly under the skin; to assess the size of the lipid layer, just grab the protruding fold.

The male body stores fat in a different way. It accumulates mainly near internal organs. This is abdominal fat. It is hormonally active, therefore it helps increase appetite. Because of this, fat reserves increase, squeezing internal organs. This is how their functions are disrupted.

Doctors recommend that men begin to fight fat when their waist size exceeds 94 cm. An overdeveloped lipid layer even negatively affects life expectancy. For women, the situation is somewhat simpler, but if your waist circumference is more than 80 cm, then you should immediately start getting rid of the extra centimeters. It’s a good idea to identify the cause and choose the appropriate method of combating excess weight, and only a doctor can handle this.

Methods for solving the problem

To remove a big belly, you need to take a comprehensive approach to the problem:

• Review your diet. Even if the volume is associated with endocrine diseases or other pathologies, the body needs a rational diet. It is necessary to exclude flour and baked goods, animal fats, as well as sugar and store-bought products that contain a lot of chemicals. It is necessary to drink enough water if there are no contraindications for the kidneys.
• Increase physical activity. Sport has a positive effect on all processes, activates metabolism and helps fight fat. However, you need to exercise regularly, according to the rules and taking into account the doctor’s recommendations if you have certain diseases.
• Compliance with the regime. Stress and lack of adequate sleep greatly slow down the weight loss process. This also includes bad habits that contribute to the deposition of fat.

If the pathology is caused by a particular disease, it is necessary to take medications prescribed by a doctor after a full examination and confirmation of the diagnosis. For endocrine disorders, hormones, glinides and sulfonylureas are prescribed when diabetes mellitus is detected.

Intestinal pathologies are treated by taking antibiotics, if the disease is of infectious origin, or probiotics. It is extremely important to follow a diet.

Cirrhosis and ascites require an advanced approach, including surgery and liver transplantation.

For severe diseases that cannot be cured with one method or are incurable disorders, specific methods of therapy are indicated. For tumors, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are required.

Physiotherapy methods are especially effective during the rehabilitation period and in the fight against various inflammatory processes: UHF, electrophoresis with painkillers, mud baths, laser and infrared heating.

Gynecological disorders - large fibroids or enlarging ovarian cysts - require surgical treatment and subsequent hormonal therapy.

Ways to remove hormonal belly

Remember, you won’t be able to get rid of a hormonal belly quickly. Not a single technique that promises to get rid of it in a few days works in practice. The fact is that fats accumulate quickly, but are broken down six times slower. Therefore, if on a strict diet you manage to get rid of the volumes, then after the restrictions are lifted, they will also quickly return. Here are several effective methods that, together, with long-term and regular use, will help solve the problem of excess weight.

Massage

It is necessary to massage those areas that are problematic. Movements can be performed with your hands or using massage equipment. Massage helps remove toxins, waste, improve the outflow of excess fluid, microcirculation, and reduce the “orange peel”.

Normalization of nutrition

The basis of proper weight loss is a balanced diet. Correction of nutrition normalizes the activity of the intestinal tract. You should avoid fatty, fried, salty, smoked, sweet, baked goods, and fast food. Include more fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and lean meats in your diet.

The diet should contain 50% healthy carbohydrates, 30% fats, 20% proteins. The latter are a source of amino acids for building muscle tissue. And the right fats help maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time, so overeating will be excluded.

It is important to make such a menu not a temporary stage in life, but a habit. It must be preserved forever, otherwise, after returning to a normal diet, the kilograms will return, and the work will be in vain.

Cheerful mood

It is important to maintain a positive mood and succumb to depression. When stressed, the concentration of cortisol in the blood increases, which promotes the penetration of sugar into the bloodstream to generate energy to save the body. And in the absence of sports in life, energy has nowhere to go, so it turns into fat reserves.

Regular bad mood provokes the deposition of fats near the liver in order to quickly obtain energy in a new stressful situation. It turns out that strategic reserves are localized in the abdominal area.

Therefore, it is important to learn to control your own emotions and avoid stressful situations. You can try breathing exercises, yoga or meditation.

Normal sleep

Disturbed sleep is perceived by the body as stress. Therefore, cortisol levels increase again. Experts recommend adjusting your sleep schedule. You need to sleep at least eight hours a day.

Drinking regime

A properly formed drinking regime helps to get rid of excess volumes. A glass of water will temporarily quench your hunger, and the optimal amount of fluid consumed will actively remove toxins from the body and speed up metabolism.

Some people advise drinking a couple of glasses of warm water before breakfast to speed up metabolic processes. Before each meal, drinking a glass of liquid helps reduce the amount of food you eat.

Turn on your fat burners

There is a special type of hormones that activate fat loss. They are called catecholamines. And growth hormone helps release fat from reserves and convert it into energy. Adrenal hormones have the same properties: adrenaline and norepinephrine.

To activate them, you need to perform high-intensity interval training or consume foods or medications containing magnesium.

Physical activity

By following proper nutrition, fat will not disappear on its own. Physical activity will help tone your muscles and skin. Don't want your skin to become loose and your belly to sag? Then find free time for a bike ride, swimming pool or hula hoop. You can do exercises that you like.

Working out the oblique and rectus abdominal muscles will form a beautiful waist.

How to hide your belly with clothes

When getting rid of an age-related belly, you want to feel confident in yourself and your attractiveness. Therefore, it is worth learning how to properly hide figure flaws with clothing:

1. Shapewear. The material from which graces, semi-graces, bodysuits and corsets are made can disguise a rounded belly and sides. The main thing is to choose the right size.
2. A-line dresses. You need to choose lighter tones and abandon olive-gray and brown colors.
3. Dresses in Greek style. This cut favorably emphasizes the neckline, hiding the belly and sides.
4. Vertical striped clothing. This pattern visually lengthens the silhouette and makes it slimmer. It is important to choose small, frequent strips, otherwise the effect may be reversed.

Also, to disguise your figure with clothing, you will have to forget about low-rise jeans, knitwear, short T-shirts and vests that fasten under the chest.

Age belly is not a problem if you approach getting rid of it comprehensively, says komy-za30.ru. But if you have accompanying symptoms, it is better to consult a therapist.

Author: Nadezhda Putilova. The article was checked by an expert - practicing family doctor Elizaveta Anatolyevna Krizhanovskaya, 5 years of experience.

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Exercises against hormonal belly

Any exercises must be chosen correctly. The main condition is regular training. We have prepared a list of several effective exercises:

• Scissors. Exercise helps get rid of fat deposits in the lower abdomen. Lie on the floor with your hands under your buttocks. Try to press your back as close to the floor as possible. Position your legs at a 45° angle. Lower them slowly one at a time. You need to do 20 repetitions.
• Drawing. Starting position: lying on your back. Place your hands under your head. With each leg in turn, draw figurative numbers from 0 to 9. The exercise will help eliminate the roll on the stomach.
• Leg lift. The starting position is similar to the previous ones, only the arms should be placed along the body. Raise both legs at the same time to 60°. Fix the position for a couple of seconds, release your legs down without bending your knees;
• Vacuum - helps remove internal fat with regular repetitions. Sit on your knees with your heels tucked under you. Place your hands on your hips, exhale as much as possible, drawing in your stomach. Hold the position for a couple of minutes;
• Twisting. Sit down on the floor with your hands behind your back and lean on the floor. The legs should be positioned as straight as possible. Pull them to your chest one at a time. You must do at least 8 repetitions.

What to do if you have no money and time?

Modern women are so busy that they can rarely afford to eat properly and exercise in the gym. But I want to reduce my belly, no one would like to be fat. A set of exercises will come to the rescue, allowing a woman aged 50 to lose her belly at home. They require only 10-15 minutes daily, and the result is noticeable within a month.

If you need to not only remove inches, but also tighten your skin, why not try body wraps? The ingredients for them cost pennies; you need cling film and honey, clay, mustard or coffee grounds. Massage has a good effect; it removes harmful substances from the skin, stimulates cell renewal and tightens the tummy. Supplement these procedures with a contrast shower and in a couple of months you will not recognize your figure. The main thing is regularity.

Expert opinion

Our women often strive to quickly lose extra pounds: they look for proven weight loss recipes, go on low-calorie strict diets, drink “magic pills,” and starve the body. And some people lose weight at the same time. But after some time they gain even more weight. And the main secret lies in the fact that a person simply must expend more calories than he consumes. A balanced diet and exercise are what will ensure weight loss! After all, by actively pumping up your muscles in the gym and eating delicious buns in the evening, you won’t be able to lose weight. By training, a person builds muscle, but fat remains. Therefore, it is important to monitor your diet. Don't follow the advice that the Internet is full of. Seek help from a specialist nutritionist and fitness trainer and you will be happy!

Video instructions for exercises

The following videos present the best sports complexes for women that can be performed at home:

Gymnastics for women after 50 - Exercises for women after 50 - Exercises for those over 50 Exercises for women after 50

Additional measures

If a woman feels moral stress, doesn’t want to get up in the morning, is constantly tired and has bad thoughts, we can talk about depression. The body is also under stress, so it accumulates fat. The help of a psychologist will help improve your moral well-being and put you in a favorable mood.

The following methods will help bring consciousness into harmony:

• regular yoga classes;
• warm herbal teas;
• baths with essential oils;
• meditation;
• listening to soothing music, etc.

An equally important aspect in losing weight is the state of hormonal levels. Contact an endocrinologist who, if there are problems, will prescribe the necessary medications to reduce the imbalance. If you cannot take medications for any reason, eat foods containing natural phytoestrogens: wheat germ, raspberries, pomegranates. Some are advised to independently prepare natural medicines based on hop cones, which contain an overwhelming amount of phytoestrogens. But be careful, improper use of decoctions can lead to even greater hormonal imbalance.