The dreaded belly bulge

Every woman desires a pretty flat stomach. But at a certain age the ‘Halle Berry waistline’ disappears and ushers in that undesirable paunch. So what is the reason behind this? ALLAN OLINGO explores the topic

Men can get away with a potbelly because it is considered a sign of prosperity. Never mind it may be a sign of poor health. But a woman who spots a pot belly is seen as unfit and sometimes undesirable. That is why women go to great lengths to get rid of this abdomen fat. So what causes this accumulation of fat. Women of child rearing age tend to store fat on their hips, buttocks and breasts.