One thing I hear constantly from friends, followers, and even people at my gym is: “Rhea, I’ve tried everything — more cardio, clean eating, cutting sugar, walking daily — and my belly fat still won’t go.” And honestly? I get it. I’ve been there too. But over the years, through my own journey and through learning from credible experts, one truth has become obvious to me: Belly fat is often hormonal. Not a “willpower issue,” Not a “you’re-not-trying-hard-enough issue,” Not ev