Jennie Stanford, M.D., FAAFP, DipABOM, is a distinguished double board-certified physician specializing in family medicine and obesity medicine. With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Stanford brings a comprehensive understanding of health and wellness to her practice. Her extensive clinical experience encompasses traditional clinic practice, hospitalist care and a specialized focus on obesity medicine. This diverse background has honed her skills in medical accuracy reviewing, health writing, editing, medical education and subject matter expert consulting.
Fat cells around the abdomen are highly sensitive to the effects of insulin and cortisol, two hormones that promote weight gain.
Losing belly fat is no easy feat There are two types of belly fat–subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath our skin and the abdominal wall, and the more dangerous version of belly fat: stubborn visceral fat.