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How Do I Get Rid Of Hard Belly / HIV Belly?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Raleigh, NC

I do at least 450 Sit-ups/Stomach exercises a day (for the last 4 months). I eat a healthy diet that consist of lots of Salads and low Carbs. No change in my stomach. Very frustrating!

August 29
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A myHIVteam Member

You're going to need a good fat burning regimen. Something like keto or intermittent fasting.

August 29
A myHIVteam Member

Haveing same problem

September 2
A myHIVteam Member

Managing "hard belly" or lipodystrophy associated with HIV involves several strategies:

1. Know Your Health:
- Monitor your health and symptoms.
- Attend scheduled doctor’s appointments.
- Stay on top of your lab results.

2. Whole-Health Approach
- Exercise regularly.
- Maintain good nutrition.
- Ensure Show Full Answer

Managing "hard belly" or lipodystrophy associated with HIV involves several strategies:

1. Know Your Health:
- Monitor your health and symptoms.
- Attend scheduled doctor’s appointments.
- Stay on top of your lab results.

2. Whole-Health Approach:
- Exercise regularly.
- Maintain good nutrition.
- Ensure plenty of restful sleep.
- Take care of your mental health.

3. Follow the Right Regimen:
- Avoid delaying the start of antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Avoid treatment interruptions.
- Consider medication-specific pharmaceutical and cosmetic treatments.

Note: Switching or discontinuing ART medications does not reverse fat accumulation.

August 29

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