Why is belly fat - abdominal fat more difficult to lose?
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Why can't you get rid of your belly fat?

• Consuming too many processed foods

Processed grains such as bread, biscuits, chips, crackers, and sugar cause fat in the belly area. Processed convenience foods make it harder to get rid of belly fat, even with exercise. Instead, consuming natural foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can prevent belly fat.

• Not using the right oils

Saturated fats found in meat and dairy products increase fat in the belly area. Monounsaturated fats such as olive oil and avocado and polyunsaturated fats found in foods such as walnuts and sunflower seeds are beneficial, provided that they are not consumed excessively.

• Not doing the right exercises

In order to slim the desired area of the body, both muscle-building weight exercises and cardio exercises should be done together. Muscle-building exercises should be done for the whole body, not for a single area.

Plank-style exercises are more effective than crunch. The plank works not only the abdominal muscles but also the arm, leg, and hip muscles. In this way, more muscle is built, and more calories are burned. As muscles increase, metabolism accelerates, which allows more calories to be spent. In other words, calories are burned even when you lie on your back doing nothing with a muscular body.

Intense exercise causes more thinning in the abdominal region than light exercise.

• Stressful life

Stress interferes with weight loss, especially in the abdominal area. Due to stress, the secretion of cortisone hormone in the body increases. Cortisone hormone is also the leading cause of fat in the belly area.

• Not Sleeping Enough

It is possible for those who sleep less to gain more weight than those who sleep a lot. Sleep is important not only for rest but also for burning fat. Sleeping less than 7 - 7.5 hours a day can cause stress, and stress is the cause of fat in the belly area.

Why does the lower abdomen enlarge? What causes Abdominal distension?

If your body tends to get fat in the abdominal region, fat will form in this area. Processed foods, white flour, saturated fat, sugar, and foods rich in trans fat cause an increase in fat in our bodies, and the increased fat will be collected in the abdominal area.

When can you start exercising after a tummy tuck?

You should not do strenuous exercise for six weeks after surgery. As your wounds heal during this period, strenuous exercises may force your incisions. Again, heavy lifting should not be done for 2.5 - 3 months after the operation, and the abdominal muscles should not be strained during sports.

How to eat after tummy tuck

There may be complaints of gas and bloating after surgery. To minimize them, you should pay attention to your diet. Gas-producing foods should not be present in your diet for an average of 2 weeks.

Gas-producing foods:

• Legume (dried beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils),
• Leguminous soups such as lentil soup,
• Vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, leeks, broccoli, radishes, brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, cucumbers,
• Milk (you can drink lactose-free milk or kefir.),
• Ayran and tzatziki,
• Artificial sweeteners,
• Fruits such as melons, watermelons, oranges, grapes,

8 nutritional recommendations after Tummy Tuck:

• Do not skip meals.
• Do not consume excessive food.
• Daily average of 2 - 2.5 liters. Consume water.
• Consume safe food and drinks.
• Chew food slowly and well.
• Try to maintain your ideal weight for life.
• Pay attention to the type and amount of oil you consume.
• Stay away from gas and edema-forming foods for a while.

What Makes Your Abdomen Beautiful

The tummy-tuck looks nice, tight, and flat depending on three things:

• Skin (elastic and crack-free)
• Adipose tissue (homogeneous distribution)
• Rectus muscle

The rectus muscle is like two cylinders on either side of the navel.

Note:

You can contact us or visit our clinic to get detailed information about abdominoplasty / tummy-tuck and to be examined.

This article is for informational and advisory purposes. The recommendations of your surgeon who will examine you and perform the surgery should be a priority.