What is insulin resistance? The reason why you can't get rid of your belly fat Do you know what is the real reason behind your abdominal fat ? Have you ever wondered why you accumulate more belly fat as you age? The primary culprit behind belly fat and weight gain is insulin resistance. This is particularly true when you start to gain abdominal fat while your limbs remain small. In the other way, visceral fat releases chemicals called adipokines . These chemicals interfere with insulin's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. What is insulin resistance? Insulin resistance occurs when cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Graphic credit: Alpha Hormones ( 12 ) When we eat, our blood sugar rises, prompting the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin usually helps cells absorb glucose for energy, but cells don't r...