Love handles, spare tire, beer belly, “apple” shape – there are a lot of nicknames for the excess fat around the stomach that so many people struggle to lose. Even if you’re following a healthy diet and exercising, you may find it hard to drop the fat around your middle. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks about how to reduce stubborn belly fat with Scripps endocrinologist Samantha Harris, MD, who specializes in weight management and diabetes. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7549yt

0:43 - What causes belly fat?
1:00 - How common is stubborn belly fat?
1:15 - Who is more affected men or women?
1:40 - Can menopause play a factor in belly fat?
2:00 - How to treat belly fat?
2:27 - Are they specific diet to help burn belly fat?
2:56 - Are there available medications or supplements?
3:19 - What is liposuction?
3:34 - What is the recovery time from liposuction?
3:55 - When should you see a doctor?
4:22 - What happens if you don't get control of your belly fat?