Spring is just around the corner, and the pure yet seductive camisoles on the shelves of BM are already tempting us. The desire to buy is halted by the thought of the fat around our midsection. Casually scrolling through social media, you can't help but notice that low-rise skirts are making a comeback this year.
In recent years, there have been many strange terms related to body shapes, such as the A4 waist, comic book waist, hourglass waist, and the ability to touch your navel with your hand behind your back...
When going to the beach and lying flat in a bikini, the gap between the belly and the swimsuit bottoms is given a beautiful name: the bikini bridge. If you have a bikini bridge, congratulations, regardless of whether you have worked hard to achieve it or not, you are considered to have a great figure.
It's evident that the scrutiny of the female body, especially the belly, is always happening in ways we can't imagine.
The Curve of a Woman's Belly is Written in Our Genes
In the beauty of a woman's "S-curve," a slender waist plays an important role. Many girls are troubled by their slightly protruding belly, but this is actually a characteristic that every normal person has!
In fact, having more belly fat is determined by a woman's genes.
Firstly, girls, don't compare yourselves to boys when it comes to "having more flesh"! From a congenital perspective, men have more muscle mass than women, which means they have a higher metabolic rate and therefore store less body fat. Women have a body fat percentage that is 6% to 11% higher than men, which is the result of human evolutionary defaults.
Secondly, the main distribution of a woman's fat is in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Research shows that estrogen reduces a woman's ability to burn energy after eating, leading to more fat storage around the body and gradual accumulation. Humans have evolved from ancient times to the present with a mechanism to "intake energy, store it as fat to keep warm, and resist hunger." When comparing the distribution of fat storage between men and women, women are more likely to store fat in areas such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, and belly, forming natural fat pockets.
Thirdly, a woman's physiological function determines that it is easy to store fat in the abdomen, which is actually a protective mechanism for the uterus. To reduce external harm to the uterus, a woman's body stores fat in the subcutaneous tissue outside the uterus, which increases its warmth and assists in hormone regulation, preparing for childbirth, fetal development, and breastfeeding.
Lastly, there are also subtle differences in the bones of men and women. Compared to men, women's pelvis tilts forward at a larger angle, making the belly appear larger even if there is not much excess fat.
In fact, most people in life cannot have an absolutely flat belly. Even fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes will have a belly, unless their body fat percentage is incredibly low, which may pose health risks. For most women, the belly protrudes when standing, natural, and relaxed, not to mention when sitting down!
Human's normal physical traits
Are scrutinized as flaws
But why?
For modern people, the objects of comparison are often too perfect: internet celebrities crafted by technology, female celebrities supported by a team, countless meticulously edited photos without a single flaw... Each time we receive information, it's an impact on real life, leading to self-doubt and questioning.
When all the doubts turn into dissatisfaction and inferiority, facing the scrutiny of the lower belly, women habitually think that it's all their own problem. To conform to the public's standards of body shape and to fit into beautiful clothes, women spend their lives scrutinizing their own bodies.
But in fact, all girls understand that as long as it's a healthy figure, it should be loved and appreciated.
It's just that the outside world is often noisy, causing her to forget to take care of her inner voice.
Whether to lose weight or not, whether it looks good or not, health should always be the highest standard
Who definitely needs to lose weight? From a medical standpoint, patients who are overweight or obese need to lose weight, which is generally measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is between 18.5 - 23.9 for normal, 24 - 27.9 for overweight, and greater than or equal to 28 for obesity.
In addition, body fat percentage is also an ideal indicator for judging the degree of obesity. It refers to the proportion of fat weight in the total body weight of a person. It is currently widely believed that a body fat percentage of ≥ 25% for men and ≥ 35% for women is the diagnostic standard for obesity.
If you have excessive accumulation of belly fat due to poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged sitting, greasy diet, and a preference for cold foods, you need to pay attention to the fat around your belly. Such fat accumulation may affect your health. If life stress is too high, it may also lead to excessive accumulation of belly fat. You can improve your physical condition by regulating emotions and adjusting your lifestyle.
Of course, Exercise is not just for losing weight!
The positive impact of exercise on people is huge. It can lead to positive changes in physical health, mental appearance, and psychological state. There is nothing wrong with girls wanting to pursue a tight abdominal line and a flat belly! But it is also necessary to recognize the human genes and the true situation of the body, and to abandon excessive and unrealistic pursuits and standards.
If you have side effects from long-term sitting, anterior pelvic tilt, and diastasis recti, which prevent the lower abdominal muscles from being exercised, leading to fat accumulation. Practicing this Salman Abdominal Training Method can repair the rectus abdominis and effectively reduce belly fat, with no difficulty for beginners to follow!
Girls have no fault in sculpting their figures, but they should not have unrealistic fantasies about their bellies. It's very normal to have a bit of flesh!
In the future, if anyone says your belly is too fleshy, you can retort: "This is what a normal woman should have!"
Accepting the natural curve of the belly is actually very beautiful.
I wish everyone to have the freedom of a belly soon,
Even a fleshy belly can show off!
