So, what does genetics and famine have to do with stomach fat?
The fat cells under the skin covering your stomach are different from the fat cells under the skin in other areas of your body. The fat cells around your stomach are designed to store energy (fat) in case of a famine. Now think back into time… Where do you think would be the most convenient place for the body to store fat? Not on the legs… Remember, we had to run after food, climb to get food, and run from wild animals. Having excess fat on the legs lowers our center of gravity and makes us far less mobile. Not on the arms… Remember, we had to climb, carry food, chase and be chased. Having excess fat on the arms would raise our center of gravity, making us top heavy and far less mobile. Around the midsection…That’s the best place! Our center of gravity is near our core. If we have a little more weight in that area, we can still stay relatively balanced and mobile. If we continue to discuss exercise myths, we’d find that another reason we store fat around our stomachs is hormone
