Ahhh. The latest research on belly fat and normal BMI was written for me. Last year my husband and I started the Dr. Esselstyn diet (my dh has a ton of heart disease history in the family) and we lost about 10 pounds each and kept it off from Sept. to Dec. and then the holidays finally got us. I am so frustrated by my big belly. I exercise a lot, but my blood pressure went up after an August of being a slacker...I also read that increasing muscle mass will help with my metabolism so I have a plan! My waist size is bigger than the recommended size and I am built just like my mother...(it just happens no matter how much you swear it won't). Soooo.....I am going on a plant based healthy eating binge and hoping to lose my belly! Just needed to tell someone! Anyone want to join me!