32 Reasons Belly Fat Is So Hard To Lose

You’re Getting Older

This time, you actually can blame your age on your weight. Your metabolism begins to slow down as you get older, and according to researchers at the National Institute of Health, an overactive enzyme actually promotes weight gain in middle-aged people. This enzyme can actually lead to obesity and makes it harder for people within this age range to lose weight. The best way to combat this is to try and keep up with a healthy balance of diet and exercise.