Why do i gain weight at the back of my hips!

[MerryA]

why do i gain weight around the back of my hips. I am under weight by a few pounds and the rest of my body looks skinny except my hips where all my fat is stored! does anyone know why i might gain it there?
could it be to do with what i am eating!
or maybe the time i eat..i eat more often at night and then sleep could that be a reason to why it is beeing stored there and no where else!
Thank you for your time
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[admin]

Hi MerryA,

The sex hormones play a major role in determining the placement of fat in the body, and, it seems that decreasing hormones also play a role in the increase of fat as we age.

Also, it is known that men and women have different problem fat areas, and the problem areas have different types of fat.

The problem area for men is usually the mid section. They gain fat in that area easily, however, because the fat is subcutaneous, they can lose it fairly easily by excercising and improving their diet.

Women, on the other hand, have problems with fat in their hips and thighs. This is a fat that does not have as much enzyme action as subcutaneous fat, and this causes it to be harder to get rid of.

Concerning eating at night, it is generally recommended we not eat late at night. I have seen some recommendations that we not eat for at least 4 hours before bedtime.

Perhaps others reading this thread will also have some good information to offer.

Take care,

Lisa