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Members shared their experiences with stubborn belly fat despite weight loss, with many noting that certain HIV medications can cause fat to... Read more

Members shared their experiences with stubborn belly fat despite weight loss, with many noting that certain HIV medications can cause fat to concentrate in the abdominal region and make it particularly difficult to lose. Several members described strategies that have worked for them, including intermittent fasting (with one member reporting going from a 36 to 31 waist in six months), daily walking routines of up to five miles, and incorporating situps into their fitness regimen. A recurring theme was the frustration of dealing with medication side effects while trying to maintain health, balanced by the community's willingness to share what has helped them and support one another through the challenge.