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People don’t come here to learn. A handful or less will change their ways.

seunlayi:
Repetition calls for emphasis.

When a blacksmith continuously hit his hammer on a particular spot, he is trying to get something from it.

Let's spread this gospel of wellness.... Health is wealth. The misconception of about potbelly in Nigeria needs to be corrected to avoid preventable deaths.

I can see that nairaland is filled up with kids

In my 20s I ate three times a day, in my 30s I stopped eating that much I only eat once a day most times. Guess what within 2 years I developed belly fat, I dumped using every possible means of transportation and always trekked, instead of burning fat I was adding more and more belly fat and my skin was now starting to turn dark due to excessive exposure to the sun, I hit the gym and still nothing changed, then it dawned on me it's purely genetics, I stopped fighting it and just let go, it has been like that ever since.
When belly fat comes for you, you can't fight it off no matter how hard you try, unless you brought it upon yourself through excessive feeding, trust me some of us developed this without eating excessively.

To those who instantly see belly fat and assume you ate your way there, you are so naive.
I'm saving up now to go get a comprehensive check on my thyroid functions, that is the last resort I am deploying shortly. I hated belly fat, but I never knew it would hit my doorstep too soon. Funny enough it came and stopped, it did not get bigger beyond that.

All my older brothers have it, my dad has it, everyone in my family except the ones currently in their early 30s. Fighting belly fat if it's genetics is like fighting baldness, you need a medical approach

helinues:
The pregnant men Dem .. lol

For at least 2 decades now, I only eat twice in a day, I avoid junk food or even outside food self

Lime, Banana, Avocado are things I don't joke with. You need constant balance diet to replace the dying cells

and you will still die,

Nature vs nurture. Nature usually wins. I know people whom I eat more than and they are fat with pot belly. I wish I could add some weight but I can't.

I believe that people can work on themselves through diet and exercise, but what I also know is that not everyone who is fat or has a pot belly is undisciplined.

If you're fat and have lots of will power, you can get a decent body. You may not be thin, but at least you will look presentable.

Dokitto001:
"Pot" belly is never a good living.

Its always a sign of a diseased living.

Either obesity or a more sinister condition like liver disease etc

Iiver disease..

Nah don't scare me

In d end ....
everybody go stil kpai

Silentgroper:
Iiver disease..

Nah don't scare me

I'm sorry if I did scared you or anyone else. That was not my intention.

What i am trying to say is that's there's a relationship especially if the person is a chronic alcoholic, exposed to certain diseases like hepatitis A and B( could be sexually, blood transfusion, or Hep A which can be gotten from contaminated foods and drinks).

Daddyboy21:
and you will still die,

Sebi you no go die abi

It's rather unfortunate that we perceive individuals with pot belly as somebody that is healthy whereas it is a sign of ill health,I was informed by a doctor friend more than 20years ago and have been doing everything to prevent it

What about mummy belly from pregnancy? Does it count? 😄
I used to have a flat tummy but after one, my tummy became pointed. It's mostly loose muscle, I think, and not necessarily belly fat. When I lay down on my back, the tummy is usually deflated, unless I just ate or had a big meal.
Also weighed not so much but after my first baby, I was left with 13 extra kgs. Na there I dey now. Trying to see how I can beat it down and lose some 20kgs. It's well.

helinues:
The pregnant men Dem .. lol

For at least 2 decades now, I only eat twice in a day, I avoid junk food or even outside food self

Lime, Banana, Avocado are things I don't joke with. You need constant balance diet to replace the dying cells

It has nothing to do with no of times you eat though

ChidiebereS:
Before some people attack me, just hear this out.

Most men think that as they grow older, especially after marriage or reaching their 40s, it is normal to develop one “chief commander” pot belly. We even joke about it and call it “evidence of enjoyment” or “good living.”

But what if I told you that in many cases, that belly is not just ordinary fat?

According to health discussions, constant consumption of sugar, bread, soft drinks, noodles, pastries, rice, and other refined carbs can keep insulin levels high for too long.

And when insulin stays high, something interesting happens.

The body increases an enzyme called aromatase, which can convert testosterone (male hormone) into estrogen.

Meaning:

More belly fat = More aromatase
More aromatase = More estrogen
More estrogen = More belly fat

Na loop be that

And this may explain why some men with stubborn pot bellies also struggle with:

❌ Low energy
❌ Low drive
❌ Reduced performance
❌ Constant tiredness

The surprising part?

Some experts argue that endless sit-ups may not be the real solution. The bigger issue could be insulin resistance and diet.

Simple changes people often discuss include:

✔ Reducing sugar
✔ Cutting down refined starch
✔ Avoiding late-night heavy meals
✔ Eating more intentionally

I recently came across a short whiteboard video that breaks this down in a very simple way — the hormone cycle, why belly fat keeps returning, and what may help stop it.

Watch the full video here and tell us if you agree or disagree:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWqJNb41OTg

After watching, do you think the average Nigerian diet is silently causing pot bellies in men, or na just normal aging and enjoyment?

Lol, Potbelly is never good living. That obesity and it's a killer

According to health discussions, constant consumption of sugar, bread, soft drinks, noodles, pastries, rice, and other refined carbs can keep insulin levels high for too long.


And when insulin stays high, something interesting happens.

The body increases an enzyme called aromatase, which can convert testosterone (male hormone) into estrogen.

Meaning:

More belly fat = More aromatase
More aromatase = More estrogen
More estrogen = More belly fat

Na loop be that

It's disgusting glorifying it is backwards. All belly and tucked sexual organ is criminal l. Ruining your body

SEYIKP:
May God bless you for this. This is really helpful. I'll try your recommendations by God's grace. When I got married last year and my belly started coming out and people started hailing me , I thought it was a good thing. What I noticed was that I get tired easily. Ignorance is a killer.

God bless you too.

I'm glad you found it worthwhile. Kindly share with other people that may need the information.

Weknowbetter:
It's disgusting glorifying it is backwards. All belly and tucked sexual organ is criminal l. Ruining your body

Which law says it is criminal

Your body is your temple, treat it as such

ChidiebereS:


Which law says it is criminal