Belly fat can be pretty stubborn and frustrating. Even if we try to watch what we eat, sometimes it refuses to budge! While belly fat is something many of us deal with, a lot of us don't really understand why it's happening and what we need to get rid of it — and the reality is what works for some, may not work for others. But the key to understanding our belly fat and finding ways to deal with it is to begin to understand why it is there in the first place. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You Have "Long" COVID and May Not Even Know It . 1 What Is Belly Fat? All of us have fat in our bodies, and that's a good thing! No, it's really true! "Fats play an important role, not only in providing energy to our body, but also in the regulation of our body temperature, and production of hormones," said Rebeca Stevenson, M.S., registered dietitian and chef at ADAPT wellnes