# 563 - WHY is it so hard to lose belly fat ?

Why is it so so difficult to get rid of belly fat? In this video we break down the science as to why its so different from fat in other areas of the body and what it really takes to burn it off.

Once you understand the biology, the psychology and the hormones involved the process of losing bellyfat is alot easier to understand and achieve.

There are two types of abdominial fat, subcutaneous fat just under your skin , and then theres the visceral fat wrapping around your internal organs, ironically its the visceral fat thats actually easier to burn.

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