Beer, we call the belly, which is formed in some men. To be honest, beer lovers don’t always have a belly. This brings to mind the unfair image with which we have burdened the popular amber liquid. Where then does the belly appear? As much as we don’t want to admit it, the belly is a sign of obesity, abdominal fat accumulation. The factors for it are reduced physical activity and, above all, an energy imbalance, that is, the calories that are taken in with food are more than those that are expended. Abdominal fat accumulation or abnominal obesity is when the waist circumference is over 102 cm in men and over 88 cm in women. Other diagnostic tests are also used by specialists, for example the ratio between waist circumference and hip circumference. Unfortunately, abdominal obesity is a serious problem, not just an aesthetic one – its presence is considered a risk factor for a number of diseases. With belly fat, there is an accumulation of internal fat, called visceral fat. The dangerous thing about them is that they are located in the abdominal cavity and cover the internal organs, which inevitably affects their functioning. A way to judge whether a person is overweight or obese is by calculating the body mass index. The formula is the ratio of weight in kilograms to height in meters squared. There are quite a lot of ready-made calculators for calculating BMI on the web. With an index above 30, the medical condition is observed – obesity. The accumulation of fat in certain parts of the body, as in this case in the abdominal area, depends on age. Hereditary predisposition and body structure are also important. However, lack of sleep and stress are also factors in the formation of a belly, which should not be overlooked. Certain chronic substances and products also predispose to belt enlargement. Research has found that consuming too much fructose, the fruit sugar, is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. With metabolic syndrome, there are disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats in the body. Eating a lot of meat also increases the likelihood of gaining belly fat. To a much greater extent, this applies to harmful trans fats. So, if you want to influence your waistline through diet, reconsider what meat you eat and emphasize what is low in fat but high in protein, include more fish and in general sources of essential amino acids, do not consume processed products, containing fructose, but do not exclude the consumption of vegetables and fruits, although they contain it naturally. Belly also occurs due to alcohol abuse. When consuming the equivalent of 30 grams of alcohol per day, the risk of gaining abdominal fat is likely in men. Of course, excessive beer consumption would also produce this effect:however, no matter how low-alcohol it is, the daily dose can be exceeded with another drink, and it should not be forgotten that this liquid is also high in calories. A small beer contains between 110-150 kcal, so even if you don’t eat bread with the third, it’s like you’ve overdone the dough for the day. Sometimes an increase in waist circumference indicates a hormonal problem, and more specifically, hyperfunction of the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids favor abdominal obesity. So cortisol and cortisone levels make sense to control, if only because we care about our appearance. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone,” which makes the connection between stress and belly formation clear. It is emitted by the body unnecessarily more during prolonged physical and/or neuro-psychological stress. Years ago, cortisol was vital to humans – it helped them survive even when starving. Today, however, our stress is rarely related to a lack of food. So, on the stomach, we can now judge, provided that the caloric intake is not abused, what kind of lifestyle is being led and what is the usual atmosphere in the daily life of the person concerned. Don’t be surprised if you gain weight due to work or other problems. What are the health risks of abdominal fat accumulation: metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, shorter life expectancy. In order to reduce the circumference, in addition to dietary changes, you will also need to start controlling the amounts of food consumed. Getting in 3-6 hours of aerobic exercise per week will also go a long way towards reaching your goal. If your time is more limited and you can afford –75 minutes to 3 hours per week of strength training. In general, the recommendations are to carry out strength training twice a week, so a combination regimen is healthier. For obesity, a more intense regimen may be recommended. Bibliography: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00548.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30476522/ https://www.ncbi .nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632337/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075927/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164110/http:/ www.gnmhealthcare.com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /25733478/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health. harvard.edu/staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685Sometimes an increase in waist circumference indicates a hormonal problem, and more specifically, hyperfunction of the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids favor abdominal obesity. So cortisol and cortisone levels make sense to control, if only because we care about our appearance. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone,” which makes the connection between stress and belly formation clear. It is emitted by the body unnecessarily more during prolonged physical and/or neuro-psychological stress. Years ago, cortisol was vital to humans – it helped them survive even when starving. Today, however, our stress is rarely related to a lack of food. So, on the stomach, we can now judge, provided that the caloric intake is not abused, what kind of lifestyle is being led and what is the usual atmosphere in the daily life of the person concerned. Don’t be surprised if you gain weight due to work or other problems. What are the health risks of abdominal fat accumulation: metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, shorter life expectancy. In order to reduce the circumference, in addition to dietary changes, you will also need to start controlling the amounts of food consumed. Getting in 3-6 hours of aerobic exercise per week will also go a long way towards reaching your goal. If your time is more limited and you can afford –75 minutes to 3 hours per week of strength training. In general, the recommendations are to carry out strength training twice a week, so a combination regimen is healthier. For obesity, a more intense regimen may be recommended. Bibliography: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00548.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30476522/ https://www.ncbi .nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632337/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075927/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164110/http:/ www.gnmhealthcare.com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /25733478/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health. harvard.edu/staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685Sometimes an increase in waist circumference indicates a hormonal problem, and more specifically, hyperfunction of the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids favor abdominal obesity. So cortisol and cortisone levels make sense to control, if only because we care about our appearance. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone,” which makes the connection between stress and belly formation clear. It is emitted by the body unnecessarily more during prolonged physical and/or neuro-psychological stress. Years ago, cortisol was vital to humans – it helped them survive even when starving. Today, however, our stress is rarely related to a lack of food. So, on the stomach, we can now judge, provided that the caloric intake is not abused, what kind of lifestyle is being led and what is the usual atmosphere in the daily life of the person concerned. Don’t be surprised if you gain weight due to work or other problems. What are the health risks of abdominal fat accumulation: metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, shorter life expectancy. In order to reduce the circumference, in addition to dietary changes, you will also need to start controlling the amounts of food consumed. Getting in 3-6 hours of aerobic exercise per week will also go a long way towards reaching your goal. If your time is more limited and you can afford –75 minutes to 3 hours per week of strength training. In general, the recommendations are to carry out strength training twice a week, so a combination regimen is healthier. For obesity, a more intense regimen may be recommended. Bibliography: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00548.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30476522/ https://www.ncbi .nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632337/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075927/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164110/http:/ www.gnmhealthcare.com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /25733478/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health. harvard.edu/staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685So, on the stomach, we can now judge, provided that the caloric intake is not abused, what kind of lifestyle is being led and what is the usual atmosphere in the daily life of the person concerned. Don’t be surprised if you gain weight due to work or other problems. What are the health risks of abdominal fat accumulation: metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, shorter life expectancy. In order to reduce the circumference, in addition to dietary changes, you will also need to start controlling the amounts of food consumed. Getting in 3-6 hours of aerobic exercise per week will also go a long way towards reaching your goal. If your time is more limited and you can afford –75 minutes to 3 hours per week of strength training. In general, the recommendations are to carry out strength training twice a week, so a combination regimen is healthier. For obesity, a more intense regimen may be recommended. Bibliography: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00548.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30476522/ https://www.ncbi .nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632337/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075927/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164110/http:/ www.gnmhealthcare.com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /25733478/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health. harvard.edu/staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685So, on the stomach, we can now judge, provided that the caloric intake is not abused, what kind of lifestyle is being led and what is the usual atmosphere in the daily life of the person concerned. Don’t be surprised if you gain weight due to work or other problems. What are the health risks of abdominal fat accumulation: metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, shorter life expectancy. In order to reduce the circumference, in addition to dietary changes, you will also need to start controlling the amounts of food consumed. Getting in 3-6 hours of aerobic exercise per week will also go a long way towards reaching your goal. If your time is more limited and you can afford –75 minutes to 3 hours per week of strength training. In general, the recommendations are to carry out strength training twice a week, so a combination regimen is healthier. For obesity, a more intense regimen may be recommended. Bibliography: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00548.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30476522/ https://www.ncbi .nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632337/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075927/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164110/http:/ www.gnmhealthcare.com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /25733478/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health. harvard.edu/staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25733478/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25733478/ ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health.harvard.edu/ staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685com/pdf/12-2009/22/ijo_vaop_ncurrent_gnm_ijo2009259a.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25733478/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25733478/ ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284412/ https://redheracles.net/media/upload/research/pdf/17885722.pdf https://www.health.harvard.edu/ staying-healthy/beer-belly https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685