India, April 21 -- Are you surprised that you have lost weight, but your belly is not going down? Often in weight loss, this is a concern that many people face that even when they lose fat from the rest of the body, they find it difficult to shed the fat from their bellies. Also read | Doctor shares 8 easy fat loss tips to shed kilos without extreme dieting: From portion control to smart workouts

On April 20, Nutritionist Amaka shared a post on her Instagram profile addressing this issue, and wrote, "You've lost a lot of weight, but you noticed you're barely losing belly fat?" Amaka shared five reasons why that happens:

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