If you are dieting more and losing less weight then you are probably in the over 30 club. Most people are not ready for that slow down in metabolism that happens as we age. Age and losing belly fat have a direct connection. There is a good chance you did not have a problem dropping a few pounds when you were in your twenties but now that ability to burn fat seems long ago and far away.

With age not only does your metabolism slow down but you also begin to lose muscle. The one thing you do not want to do at this time is to jump on the crash diet bandwagon. Crash diets not only cause your starvation mechanism to kick in storing more fat, especially hard to lose belly fat, but it can actually be dangerous and lead to a higher risk factor for heart related health problems.

So, what to do? How can you lose that unsightly belly fat and flatten those abs? Well, the first thing you have to do is quit relying on just what the scale says. Let me ask you, what is the difference in weight between a pound of muscle and a pound of fat - yes, it is a trick question because they both weigh a pound. Do not go by the scale. If you are over 30 then to lose that belly fat you are going to have to start thinking in a whole new way. You must start looking at body fat percentages to get that flat tummy. Get a professional to measure your body fat on a consistent basis. This will help you keep tabs on how effective you are following through on your fat reduction program.

The next thing you need to do is concentrate on building muscle. Forget all the things that you have heard about low fat diets, diet pills, the latest greatest gadget. Get your mind on building muscle and the best way to do this is through resistance training. That's right, you're going to have to pump a little iron.

Begin slowly. Use lighter weights and more reps or better yet use exercise bands. You should start with 30 - 40 minutes of resistance training a week Vary the type of exercises you do. Your body will adapt to a same-exercises-in-a-rut routine. Then get your diet straight.

Eat more in the morning than in the afternoon or at night. Many studies show that you will lose more fat and eat fewer calories if you do this one thing. Eat breakfast. Forget protein shakes in the morning. Eat eggs, bananas, whole grain cereals and breads - I know, they told you that carbohydrates and bad but "they" are wrong. Remember, when you eat is as important as what you eat.

This is the best start you can make to lose that belly fat and get your metabolism revved up to win the battle of the over 30 slow down. Another thing is get good information. Learn from people that have lost the fat and flattened the abs. If you do this you will achieve all your weight loss goals no matter your age!