Ep 39. How Can Teens Improve Belly Fat

I hear a lot from teens that they want to improve their belly fat. Is this possible?Yes it is!! It is actually a great thing to do, not only so that teens can look more beautiful but also because less belly fat helps decrease the inflammation in the body.In this episode, I talk about research that was done to investigate the above. Listen to learn more.Title of the manuscript: Visceral fat decreased by long-term interdisciplinary lifestyle therapy correlated positively with interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor–α and negatively with adiponectin levels in obese adolescents. By Fábio Santos Liraa et al Metabolism Clinical and Experimental 60 (2011) 359–365I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipesSmoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothiesSubscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter