Why You Store Fat the Way You Do

Fatty tissue spares no region of the human body. Besides, annoying you when you go to try on clothes, fat actually does serve a purpose. Fat is instrumental in storing energy for the body. The location of fat depends on the person. There are two primary methods of storing fat. You can store fat viscerally, or you can store fat subcutaneously. Visceral fat is stored near the organs, and subcutaneous fat is stored underneath the skin. (Reference)

You store fat like a girl!

The storage of fat depends heavily on your gender. If you are a woman you will most likely store fat in the hip, thigh and buttocks area. If you happen to be a male you will probably store fat around the abdomen, thus making you apple shaped.

Gender and fat storage

Fat storage in the knees is usually common amongst women, so are the flabby upper arms. High fat presence occurs often in men and women, in the abdomen.  Fat storage between the thighs is extremely common in women, due to the anatomical positioning of the femur. Fat on the buttocks is necessary for everyday functions, such as sitting. The female often stores fat in the rear, and other surrounding areas. Fat in the chest area is common in both sexes, but due to the makeup of women, the chest area is often more prominent in females.

What mama gave you?

Your ethnic makeup could play a considerable role in the way you store fat. It has been established amongst scholars that certain ethnic groups display patterns in fat storage.

Getting rid of it

When focusing on fat loss, remember that visceral and subcutaneous weight loss can definitely be achieved. Keep in mind that losing fat wherever you want is not only unlikely, it has been proven to be impossible. Keep a sound attitude, and approach exercise with consistency, and before you know it, progress should be gained.