# 563 - WHY is it so hard to lose belly fat ?

Why is it so so difficult to get rid of belly fat? In this video we break down the science as to why its so different from fat in other areas of the body and what it really takes to burn it off. Once you understand the biology, the psychology and the hormones involved the process of losing bellyfat is alot easier to understand and achieve. There are two types of abdominial fat, subcutaneous fat just under your skin , and then theres the visceral fat wrapping around your internal organs, ironically its the visceral fat thats actually easier to burn. Did you know that evolution has played a role in your ability to burn fat? Plus theres hormonal resistance, involving cortisol, insulin and leptin, these all play a role in your ability to lose weight. We explore all of this in todays episode. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : series : health benefits fo exercise : Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts music : the Happy Habit Podcast Website: used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

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# 563 - WHY is it so hard to lose belly fat ? is an episode from Happy Habit Podcast by Mathieu Norry.

This episode is 00:06:28 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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