When you put on a few pounds that you can see on your stomach, your first instinct might be to blame it all on the Quarantine 15, as having too many snacks and not being very physically active are known causes of weight gain. There are also factors outside of your control, however, that might be contributing to a bulkier midsection. Sometimes your natural body type is to blame; the belly is the default fat storage place for men, and lots of women also have a more apple-shaped figure.
Read MoreIf you’re a little rounder around the midsection that you would like, it may be the result of too many candy bars—but the answer isn’t always that simple. Most women who have been pregnant are familiar with persistent flab around the belly area, which hangs around even after they’ve lost their baby weight. This bulk is affectionately known as a “mom pooch.” Unfortunately, your genes can also make you more susceptible to the unwanted flabbiness. Chances are good that if your mom and dad had belly fat overhang, this trait may be passed on to you.
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