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Unable to lose belly fat? Blame your genes (Video)

If you have been unsuccessful in getting rid of that pot belly, we bring you a clear answer as to why you might have it in the first place.

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Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Published : July 9, 2014 2:23 PM IST

A potbelly or beer belly is one of the most common occurrences in people in India. Have you ever wondered why even though you do unending number of crunches and go on endless diets, your belly still seems to be a stubborn fixture in your life. Well, it is probably because of your genes. We aren't saying that it is impossible for you to lose that belly fat, but that you have that fat due to your genetic make up.

In this video Dr Ajay Kriplani, Laproscopic surgeon at Apollo hospital, Dr Shikha Sharma, Wellness expert and Dr Manoj Chadda, endocrinilogist from Hinduja Hospital tell you why Indians are more prone to diseases like diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol levels due to their belly fat and what you can do about it. This video is in Hindi.

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