07/10/2025
Why Is Stubborn Fat So Hard to Lose? π€
Eating clean, hitting the gym regularly, but still can't shift that lower belly pooch or inner thigh fat? You're not alone β and it's not your fault. It's actually science.
Here's what's really going on:
𧬠Your Genetics Decide Where Fat Goes
Your DNA determines whether you store fat in your hips, thighs, belly, or under your chin. These patterns are hardwired into your hormone receptors.
π¬ Not All Fat Cells Are Equal
Fat cells have two types of receptors:
Alpha receptors = slow fat breakdown
Beta receptors = speed it up
Guess which ones dominate your stubborn areas? Yep β alpha. That's why your lower abs and flanks hold on for dear life.
βοΈ Hormones Are Working Against You
Stress (cortisol) encourages belly fat. Estrogen sends fat to hips and thighs. Insulin resistance makes it harder to burn stored fat. It's a perfect storm.
β³ Age Slows Everything Down
Metabolism drops, muscle decreases, hormones shift β all making stubborn fat even more stubborn.
ποΈ Why Diet & Exercise Aren't Enough
Here's the kicker: losing weight only shrinks fat cells β it doesn't remove them. Those resistant pockets? Still there, just smaller.
βοΈ Enter: Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis)
This treatment safely cools targeted fat cells until they crystallise and break down. Your body then naturally eliminates them over the following weeks β permanently reducing fat in that area.
Unlike dieting, fat freezing actually removes fat cells. Gone. For good.
The Bottom Line:
Stubborn fat isn't a willpower issue β it's biology. But with modern, non-surgical solutions, you can finally target those areas that won't budge.
β¨ Because sometimes it's not about losing weight β it's about refining your shape.
Full Blog post here: https://jolie.clinic/blogs/news/why-do-we-have-stubborn-pockets-of-fat
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