When Efforts Fail

It seemed futile, but Keely stuck to her routine every day, hoping to lose her growing belly fat. But still, nothing worked, and things just kept getting worse. Frustratingly, all the weight seemed to settle right in her abdomen. This isn’t uncommon—conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, can make weight loss difficult for many people, as per the Mayo Clinic website.

Keely’s swollen tummy felt strange, and she couldn’t ignore it anymore. How could anyone in that state, though? Staring at her reflection, she knew it was time to get checked out to understand what was happening with her body.