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Why Belly Fat Is So Hard to Lose for Men (And What Really Works)

If you’re a man over 25, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: You skip meals. You go for runs. You do crunches like a man possessed. And guess what? Your belly doesn’t care. It sits there like it owns the place—mocking you in every mirror, every shirt, every morning. Here’s the truth nobody told you: Belly fat isn’t a sign of laziness… it’s a hormonal trap. Once you understand the trap, escaping becomes ridiculously simple. Let’s break it down. Why Men Store Belly Fat Differently Men and women don’t gain weight the same way. Women store fat in the hips and thighs. Men? We get a biological beer keg strapped to our midsection. Why? 1. Testosterone Your testosterone is supposed to keep fat off and muscle on. But after 25, testosterone dips each year. Less testosterone = more belly fat. 2. Cortisol This is your stress hormone. Every argument, every bill, every sleepless night spikes cortisol… which signals your body to store fat right on your gut . 3. Visceral Fat This is the ...