Ask the doctor: Why am I carrying more of my weight around my middle?
I am postmenopausal, and I've noticed that my belly isn't as flat as it once was, even though my weight hasn't changed much in the past 15 years and I am healthy. Is this change in shape something I am just going to have to get accustomed to, or can I do something about it?The accumulation of fat around your middle also may have to do with hormone-related changes in weight distribution that occur after menopause. It's not just unsightly; abdominal fat (called visceral fat) has also been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
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