Thread: Belly Fat Or Hip Fat - It Really Is All in Your Genes

Goddammit. I really didn't need confirmation of my crappy genes.

In humans, men are more likely to carry extra weight around their guts while pre-menopausal women store it in their butts, thighs and hips. The bad news for men is that belly, or visceral, fat has been associated with numerous obesity-related diseases including diabetes and heart disease. Women, on the other hand, are generally protected from these obesity-related disorders until menopause, when their ovarian hormone levels drop and fat storage tends to shift from their rear ends to their waists.

“Although our new findings don’t explain why women begin storing fat in their bellies after menopause, the results do bring us a step closer to understanding the mechanisms behind the unwanted shift,” Dr. Clegg said.


Consider that as ovarian estrogen drops at menopause, the balance of testosterone to estrogen is going to shift, w/ only adrenal androgens being the source of estrogen (via aromatization from adrenal androgens). So to that end, I'd expect women to start carrying fat like men after menopause.

yeah its true those that store extra fat in their mid section are at a higher risk for heart problems. The good news is despite crappy genetics and tendencies of where we store our extra weight, it takes calories to put on the weight and keep it there. The bright side is bad genetics plus good diet and exercise will make the best of a crappy set of genetics