8 Reasons People Develop Belly Fat

For many of us it is inevitable. That pesky belly fat sneaks up on you before you have a chance to say “diet!” Some people are blessed with a metabolism that will keep them belly-fat-free for their entire lives, but for most of us, we are going to have to face the battle of the belly budge some day. With enough determination, belly fat can be reduced or held at bay through a combination of diet and exercise. Why do we even develop belly fat to begin with? Here are 8 reasons that may help you avoid or eliminate that stubborn belly fat.

#1 Age

aging-process

Unfortunately, there is not much we can do to stop the aging process. That doesn’t mean we have to give up and accept everything aging does to our bodies. Many of us, even if we change little or nothing about our lifestyle, will begin to pack on a few extra pounds around the middle as we get older. Fight back by starting on an exercise program and being more careful about what you eat.