>>10750140>Usually when the fat is around the lower belly like that it means it's hormonal. It may not entirely be her fault.potentially hypercortisolemia
the problem is still that she eats too much, but she may have stronger cravings and faster weight gain than a person in the normal range
the other issue is that overeating tends to magnify the problems of hormone imbalance. it's very rarely the case that a better diet makes hormonal problems worse.
so if a person knows they have such a problem, there's more medical incentive to try not to be a cow.