eli5: What is actually causing the “beer belly” appearance?

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I was wondering how people get beer belly just by frequent drinking. Is it just body fat? Are your organs getting larger or something? Is beer actually making your stomach large and round or are you just gaining weight?

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It is mostly liver fat. I lost 40lbs and cured my fatty liver in 6mo with Keto diet. Shrunk it by 7cm. (Mine was nonalcoholic fatty liver though.)

It is also partially posture. As I gained weight, I started turning my feet out for support, which disengaged your glutes and quads, and slouches you in such a way as to distend your belly.

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