How to lose abdominal fat and what procedures help with abdominal fat management? (+Reasons why abdominal fat forms)
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When you start a diet, you may feel that your arms or face change relatively quickly, but the fat around your abdomen is particularly difficult to lose. To effectively manage abdominal fat, it is said that it can be helpful to identify the cause of the current fat accumulation and consider dietary habits, exercise, and, if necessary, medical weight management together.
Today, I will summarize everything from the reasons why abdominal fat accumulates to how to lose it, and even procedures that can help manage it.
1. Reasons why abdominal fat forms
1) When calorie intake is greater than calorie expenditure
It is said that if the calories consumed through food consistently exceed the calories burned through daily life or exercise, the excess energy can be stored in the form of fat.
2) When consuming large amounts of refined carbohydrates and sugars
It is said that frequently consuming foods high in sugar or refined carbohydrates, such as bread, cookies, beverages, and desserts, can easily increase your total daily calorie intake.
3) In cases of insufficient physical activity
It is said that if you lead a sedentary lifestyle or walk infrequently, your total daily energy consumption decreases, which can lead to the accumulation of abdominal fat.
4) Frequent drinking and late-night eating
It is said that consuming snacks or late-night meals while drinking increases overall calorie intake, making it easy for body fat, including that in the abdomen, to increase.
2. How to lose abdominal fat
1) Aim for total body fat reduction
It is difficult to selectively reduce belly fat by simply repeating abdominal exercises. Therefore, it is said that it is important to approach this by reducing abdominal fat along with overall body fat.
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2) Do aerobic exercise consistently
It is said that aerobic exercises such as walking, brisk walking, cycling, and swimming can increase energy expenditure and help manage body fat.
3) Eat meals that include plenty of protein and vegetables
Rather than drastically reducing your food intake, it is recommended to consume a balanced diet rich in vegetables, dietary fiber, protein, and an appropriate amount of carbohydrates, while reducing the frequency of consuming foods high in sugar.
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4) Reduce alcohol and late-night snacks
If you are concerned about abdominal fat, it is a good idea to check your usual drinking frequency and late-night snacking habits. In particular, since consuming alcohol with high-calorie snacks or repeatedly eating late-night meals can easily increase your total daily calorie intake, it is advisable to reduce both.
3. Procedures that help manage abdominal fat
If abdominal fat is not sufficiently reduced through diet and exercise alone, you may consider body procedures after consulting with a medical professional. The following procedures are said to be helpful for managing abdominal fat.
1) Cut slin injection
Cutslin Injection is a fat-improving injection that can be considered for body line management in areas where localized fat is a concern, such as the abdomen or upper arms.
The event price for Maypure Cut Slin Injection is 90,000 won per 5cc, and the first-visit event price is 69,000 won per 5cc.
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2) Body InMode
Body InMode is said to be a lifting procedure that helps improve the lines of areas where both fat and skin elasticity are concerns, such as the abdomen, upper arms, and thighs.
The event price for Maypure Body InMode is 150,000 won per abdominal session, and the first-visit event price is 99,000 won.
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3) Leg Lifting
Ondari Lifting is said to be a procedure applied to areas where loss of elasticity is prominent, such as the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms, and is used for improving sagging skin after weight loss and for body contouring purposes.
It is said that Ondari Lifting is available at some Maypure branches.
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4) Obesity injections
If abdominal fat is accompanied by overall obesity, you may consider weight loss medication. It is said to help manage weight by regulating blood sugar and appetite, thereby maintaining a sense of fullness and reducing food intake.
The event price for Maypure obesity injections is said to be 299,000 won based on the 2.5mg dose.
4. Q&A
1) Will I lose belly fat if I do abdominal exercises every day?
While abdominal exercises help strengthen abdominal muscles, it can be difficult to selectively reduce only belly fat. Therefore, if you want to reduce abdominal fat, it is important to combine aerobic exercise, full-body strength training, and dietary management.
2) Is it possible to have a normal weight but only a protruding belly?
Yes, it is possible. Even if your weight is within the normal range, your stomach may appear protruding if fat is concentrated in the abdomen. In particular, if you have a relatively large amount of visceral or subcutaneous abdominal fat, your waistline may increase even without significant changes in weight.
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When looking for ways to lose abdominal fat, it is easy to focus on methods to get rid of only belly fat in a short period of time, but it is said that management methods can vary depending on the cause and type of fat accumulation.
I hope you refer to the abdominal fat reduction methods I shared today, accurately assess your current level of abdominal fat and body type, and consistently manage your body using a method that suits you.
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