Causes of Belly Fat
More Around the Middle
You're Eating Too Much
You've Had a Few More Birthdays
Blame Your Genes
You've Started ‘The Change’
You Don't Move Enough
Sleep Is Hard to Come By
You're Stress Eating
You Haven't Kicked the Habit
You Eat Too Many Trans Fats
Your Gut Bacteria Aren't Helpful
It's Your Medicine
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