we regularly consume more energy than our bodies use, the excess can be stored as fat in specialized cells called adipocytes. Where that fat accumulates is influenced by several factors, including genetics, hormones, age, and overall body composition.
When the body needs energy, it draws on stored fat from different areas. Unfortunately, we can’t tell it to use the fat around our waist first.
This is why doing hundreds of crunches won’t necessarily remove abdominal fat, and drinking lemon water before bed won’t specifically target the stomach.
Why Belly Fat