Why do men's bellies get bigger?

Most men have no fat on their stomachs before they get married, because they usually like to exercise and even have abdominal muscles. But after getting married, this situation changes. Not only do the abdominal muscles disappear, but the stomach also gets bigger and bigger. Some people say that a man with a big belly is a sign of blessing, but in fact it is an unhealthy sign. So, why does a man's belly get bigger?

1. Slowdown of body metabolism

Generally, married men are around 30 years old, and the ratio of fat and muscle tissue in the human body changes after the age of 20. With the increase of age, the fat increases and the muscle tissue decreases. Even if the weight does not change, the fat volume increases, resulting in an increase in the dimensions of the human body, such as waist circumference, hip circumference, and arms.

In addition, the body's basal metabolism decreases with age and a decrease in activity. Even if the amount of calories consumed remains the same, the body's metabolism slows down and the excess calories will turn into fat.

The reason why married men are more likely to have a "big belly" is actually related to the hormones in the male body. The hormones in the male body are more likely to cause fat to accumulate in the abdomen.

2. Changes in daily routine

Unmarried men do not pay attention to the regularity of life, as the saying goes, "one person eats enough, the whole family is not hungry." After marriage, although their diet becomes more regular, they no longer pay attention to their appearance and exercise, and enjoy a comfortable life after meals. As a result, they are prone to gaining weight.

3. Increased pressure

Married men will face greater family and economic pressures. If they are under pressure for a long time, they are prone to irregular work and rest, decreased liver function, stomach heat, abnormal appetite, binge eating, etc. Obesity caused by pressure is also called liver and stomach heat obesity, which often occurs in men after the age of 30.

4. It’s easy to “eat too much”

Married men have a more regular diet and a more comfortable life, with someone preparing three meals a day. However, they tend to eat too much, which naturally leads to obesity.

In addition, modern office workers usually have lunch at the company or outside, which makes them feel "not eating well", so dinner becomes richer to make up for the lack of lunch. Eating too much and eating late can easily lead to abdominal obesity.