How To Lose Belly Fat
Regardless of whether you have a larger or smaller frame, there is one stubborn area of the body that is a problem shared by most of us. Pot belly, jelly belly, spare tyre, bulge, belly fat or whatever you choose to call this persistent accumulation of fat in our abdominal area.
The belly bulge can be a confidence breaker on an otherwise lean looking body and to make matters worse it is dangerous.
Dangers of belly fat (Visceral/Abdominal fat)
The particular fat that accumulates in this abdominal area is called visceral fat, or better known to us as belly fat. Not only can visceral fat be unpleasant from an aesthetic perspective, but it also serves as a sign or a reminder that you may not be as healthy as you should be.
Visceral fat is dangerous because it is this fat that is metabolized by the liver, turning it into cholesterol and circulating that through the blood.
This results in a dangerous plaque build up and a consequently narrowing of the arteries. The more visceral\abdominal fat you have, the more likely you are to suffer heart disease, diabetes, stroke and hypertension.
What causes belly fat
A sedentary lifestyle lacking physical activity will increase visceral fat.
Diet – an unbalanced high calorie diet, particularly without exercise
Other factors responsible for an increase in visceral
Stress hormones contribute to an increase
Genetics determine whether some people are more likely to develop visceral fat then others
Smoking creates the same hormones as stress
How to get rid of visceral/abdominal fat
As much as some abdominal exercise equipment companies would like you to believe, you cannot reduce the bulge by spot reducing. This means, exercises targeting the belly area such as sit-ups will not decrease visceral fat. What they will do however is firm and tone the muscles that won't actually be visible until the visceral fat is reduced.
Tips for Exercise
Exercise to remove belly fat is hardly surprising, considering that being sedentary is a major culprit for belly fat to begin with. We already know that we cannot spot reduce the abdominal area, the only way to exercise the fat away is a combination of aerobic and strength training.
Aerobic training> 30 minutes to an hour each day of good cardio workout is sufficient. If you amalgamate this exercise into your everyday even better.
Walking to and from work 20-30 minutes each way or cycling is an excellent way to get trim and healthy fast> Jogs are another great option and a good way to distress. Whatever you do, once you find the aerobic training you enjoy, you will never want to stop
Strength training> Increasing muscle will increase your metabolism and fat burning will be far more efficient> Remember, strength training for woman does not mean you will build muscle like a man. Woman are different and strength training is vital to strong bones and a shapely firm figure> Abdominal training will help tone and flatten the stomach, but is not visually effective until the visceral fat is reduced
Tips for your diet
Eating a balanced diet without actually “dieting” is the way to go. This is something that you can amalgamate into your life so that your eating habits become normal without the effort> Eat plenty of vegetables > Eat wholegrain like brown bread, brown rice with plenty of fiber for a healthy and regular digestive system> When increasing your wholegrain intake like brown rice, be sure you don’t neglect your good fats. Add a little olive oil to your brown rice or to the accompanying meal
If you cycle, walk or jog moderately BEFORE breakfast, you are calling upon stored fat for energy. Having breakfast at your place at work if appropriate can help you do this
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to cleanse your system. This will also help to control your appetite
Tips for Stress
A better diet and particularly more exercise will help decrease your stress levels
Take time out for yourself and some interests to help monitor your stress and this will be highly conducive to losing the belly
Consistency across both exercise and diet is crucial, so reducing visceral fat and having a flat stomach must become apart of a healthier lifestyle and set of habits. This doesn’t have to be grueling and unpleasant, if anything, you will never want to look back.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Weight Loss Facts:
Weight Loss Facts:
Low Fat Foods DON'T WORK.
You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.
Low Calorie Diets DON'T WORK.You won't lose weight using a Low Calorie Dieting Plan either. In fact, eating low calories is the worst thing that you can do to your body, since that will only slow down your body's fat burning engine and ruin all chances of losing weight (low calorie diets may allow a few pounds of weight loss for the first few days, but then after that all weight loss comes to a halt --- known as a dieting plateau). You can never get slim by starving yourself.
Low Carb Plans DON'T WORK.You'll probably find it extremely difficult to get slim using a Low Carb Dieting Plan. Low carb diets have recently become popular over the last couple years, but the problem with low carb menus is that they are too strict and TOO HARD TO FOLLOW for average people.
Low carb menus tend to rob your body of too much energy (carbohydrates) and make it nearly impossible to remain on the program for very long. This is why so many dieters find it difficult to follow a strict low carbohydrate menu.
What about Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Dieting Plans?
Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week.
Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program.
Visit here: http://www.weightlossfitcentre.com
.
Low Fat Foods DON'T WORK.
You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.
Low Calorie Diets DON'T WORK.You won't lose weight using a Low Calorie Dieting Plan either. In fact, eating low calories is the worst thing that you can do to your body, since that will only slow down your body's fat burning engine and ruin all chances of losing weight (low calorie diets may allow a few pounds of weight loss for the first few days, but then after that all weight loss comes to a halt --- known as a dieting plateau). You can never get slim by starving yourself.
Low Carb Plans DON'T WORK.You'll probably find it extremely difficult to get slim using a Low Carb Dieting Plan. Low carb diets have recently become popular over the last couple years, but the problem with low carb menus is that they are too strict and TOO HARD TO FOLLOW for average people.
Low carb menus tend to rob your body of too much energy (carbohydrates) and make it nearly impossible to remain on the program for very long. This is why so many dieters find it difficult to follow a strict low carbohydrate menu.
What about Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Dieting Plans?
Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week.
Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program.
Visit here: http://www.weightlossfitcentre.com
.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
How to Lose Weight Fast and Easy
How to lose weight and keep it off!
If you would like to buy the program which I used to lose over 45 pounds please, go to the bottom of this page.
Dietary Control.
It's true, you are what you eat. Start eating healthier meals in smaller portions. I started off by eating plain oatmeal for breakfast and replaced my unhealthy snacks with bottled water.
Drink More Water!
Water is an essential part in keeping your body hydrated and working properly. You never want to be dehydrated and it is recommended that you drink at least 8 cups of water per day.
Keep a positive attitude.
Dreading a work out will only make weight loss harder. Look forward to your work outs and keep an open mind.
Keep the Right Mindset.
Keeping the right mindset may be the hardest part of losing weight. Many people give up early or fail on their diets.
Take Before and After Photos.
Taking before and after photos will help keep you on the right track for losing weight.
Post the before picture somewhere you can see it every day to get you motivated.
Read the Labels!
Ignoring nutrition labels is a sure way to pack on extra pounds. I typically choose foods that are low in carbohydrates and sodium.
Tell Family and Friends.
Telling family and friends will further keep you motivated to lose weight. They may even have a few tips or words of advice for you!
Bring out the Ipod!.
Listening to music can help you take your mind off physical activity while you work out. It also will help pass the time and make your work out seem to go by faster.
Slow and Steady wins the Race.
Set goals on how much weight you would like to lose in a week. If you do not meet this goal do not be discouraged just continue your work out plan the following week.
Ignore Fat loss Pills.
Weight loss pills are unnecessary if you are looking to lose weight the healthy way. Fat burners and weight loss pills may also be dangerous to your health!
Take a Break.
I usually set off one day of the week where I don't exercise and let my body recover from all the work.
Sleep More!
Sleep is an essential part of losing weight. Muscle repairs when you are sleeping. Sleep also keeps your metabolism balanced.
Like you, I used to be at the end of my rope with weight loss.
I've tried everything: counted calories, points, carbohydrates, and exercised.I lost weight, but always gained it back.Every time I gained the weight back I would convince myself I was a failure and not deserving of a trim and healthy body.
It doesn't matter if you have a little bit of weight to lose or a lot, it will happen. This is a 100% money back guaranteed program that will get you back on track immediately.
Don't let your diet failures in the past keep you down.
It's time to focus on your future, every day you have the chance to plant a seed for tomorrows success!
If you are still overweight and unhealthy after many attempts to lose weight it is because you have not been given the right tools and knowledge to successfully lose weight and more importantly to keep it off.Stop beating yourself up!
This program will show you an Eating System that is so revolutionary and unique that you will not want to wait another day to shed those pounds. Its time to get excited about your health again!
I was a bit skeptical at the program as I was every program, but this one seemed different.
This explained why other diets do not work right off the bat.
After following the program I have lost pounds in pure fat. I am glad I lost the weight finally after all the trial and error, after all the failed programs, my secret in fat loss and dieting all boils down to this program.
Now I feel the need to share it with the world following my huge success in weight loss.
I wish everyone the best of luck and SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND THIS.
http://www.weightlossfitcentre.com
Good luck to you!
If you would like to buy the program which I used to lose over 45 pounds please, go to the bottom of this page.
Dietary Control.
It's true, you are what you eat. Start eating healthier meals in smaller portions. I started off by eating plain oatmeal for breakfast and replaced my unhealthy snacks with bottled water.
Drink More Water!
Water is an essential part in keeping your body hydrated and working properly. You never want to be dehydrated and it is recommended that you drink at least 8 cups of water per day.
Keep a positive attitude.
Dreading a work out will only make weight loss harder. Look forward to your work outs and keep an open mind.
Keep the Right Mindset.
Keeping the right mindset may be the hardest part of losing weight. Many people give up early or fail on their diets.
Take Before and After Photos.
Taking before and after photos will help keep you on the right track for losing weight.
Post the before picture somewhere you can see it every day to get you motivated.
Read the Labels!
Ignoring nutrition labels is a sure way to pack on extra pounds. I typically choose foods that are low in carbohydrates and sodium.
Tell Family and Friends.
Telling family and friends will further keep you motivated to lose weight. They may even have a few tips or words of advice for you!
Bring out the Ipod!.
Listening to music can help you take your mind off physical activity while you work out. It also will help pass the time and make your work out seem to go by faster.
Slow and Steady wins the Race.
Set goals on how much weight you would like to lose in a week. If you do not meet this goal do not be discouraged just continue your work out plan the following week.
Ignore Fat loss Pills.
Weight loss pills are unnecessary if you are looking to lose weight the healthy way. Fat burners and weight loss pills may also be dangerous to your health!
Take a Break.
I usually set off one day of the week where I don't exercise and let my body recover from all the work.
Sleep More!
Sleep is an essential part of losing weight. Muscle repairs when you are sleeping. Sleep also keeps your metabolism balanced.
Like you, I used to be at the end of my rope with weight loss.
I've tried everything: counted calories, points, carbohydrates, and exercised.I lost weight, but always gained it back.Every time I gained the weight back I would convince myself I was a failure and not deserving of a trim and healthy body.
It doesn't matter if you have a little bit of weight to lose or a lot, it will happen. This is a 100% money back guaranteed program that will get you back on track immediately.
Don't let your diet failures in the past keep you down.
It's time to focus on your future, every day you have the chance to plant a seed for tomorrows success!
If you are still overweight and unhealthy after many attempts to lose weight it is because you have not been given the right tools and knowledge to successfully lose weight and more importantly to keep it off.Stop beating yourself up!
This program will show you an Eating System that is so revolutionary and unique that you will not want to wait another day to shed those pounds. Its time to get excited about your health again!
I was a bit skeptical at the program as I was every program, but this one seemed different.
This explained why other diets do not work right off the bat.
After following the program I have lost pounds in pure fat. I am glad I lost the weight finally after all the trial and error, after all the failed programs, my secret in fat loss and dieting all boils down to this program.
Now I feel the need to share it with the world following my huge success in weight loss.
I wish everyone the best of luck and SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND THIS.
http://www.weightlossfitcentre.com
Good luck to you!
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