7.Genetics
Yes, your family tree affects your chances of obesity. It also has a say in where you store fat. Still, there is hope. Striking the right balance between how many calories you take in (your diet) and how many you burn (through exercise) can help keep you from gaining weight, despite your genes.
8.You’re Obsessed With the Scale
Here’s some good news: You might be losing that belly fat and not even realize it. If you’re eating well and exercising right, remember that how your clothes fit — measured by your waist size — is more important than what the scale says. If that waistband is less snug, you may have replaced some belly fat with muscle.
