Embarrassment
is not the worst part of having a flabby stomach. That flabby stomach can also
drastically increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Luckily,
a complicated diet plan is not essential in learning how to lose that belly
fat. Stomach flab may be stubborn, but it’s not a match for, exercise,
hydration, real nutrition and a positive, can-do approach.
Nutritious eating
Keeping a healthy diet will keep your
metabolism operating properly, which essentially means, you burn that belly fat
more effectively. If your diet plan lacks carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals,
healthy fat and protein, it’s not nutritious. To ensure you get adequate
amounts of all of these nutrients, you should make sure you incorporate a
variety of healthy, whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean meats, poultry,
raw nuts, seeds, beans and whole eggs into your diet.
As
for counting calories to lose weight, I choose not to do it. While it obviously
can help reduce your calorie intake, I simply refuse to keep tabs on every
piece of food that I choose to eat. And although I am very conscious about what
I put in to my body, I believe that if you eat the right foods, and stick to
reasonable portion sizes you can lose that belly fat without counting a single
calorie.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water
is often overlooked in nutrition plans however this element is essential for
burning fat and maintaining good health. Water helps metabolise stored fat and
rids the body of excess toxins and fat. It also prevents bloating; constipation
and can also help to curb your appetite.
Most
people underestimate how much water they need, which can lead to dehydration.
For optimum health, you should drink half of your body weight in ounces of
water each day. E.g. If you weigh 220 pounds, you should drink at least 110
ounces of water per day to maintain hydration.
Believe in Yourself
The
way you feel about your ability to lose weight will play a pivotal role in your
success. If you’re riddled with doubt and negativity, then you probably won’t
see the point of sticking it out when things inevitably get tough. If you truly
want to achieve your weight loss goal, you must fully believe that you are
capable of this achievement. Losing weight is not just about vanity; it’s also
about living a balanced and healthy lifestyle while feeling your best everyday.
One piece of advice that should keep you in the right frame of mind is to think
of this process as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. If you try to focus
on healthy living, you’ll sustain momentum and it will be easier to shut out
those horrible negative feelings.
Get Up and Exercise
When
you start your healthy eating plan, you will automatically reduce your caloric
intake and instantly start to shed some weight. Although, it is vital that you
add exercise into the mix, your metabolism will eventually slow down and
ultimately reduce your ability to burn that belly fat.
It’s
not particularly easy to target specific areas for fat loss. Sit-ups, crunches
and various other ab-specific exercises only work to tone the muscles. The only
way to get that tummy of your dreams is to burn the fat off. If you don’t, any
muscle tone you achieve via these abdominal exercises will be buried under that
belly flab.
If
you combine around 40 to 60 minutes of moderate to intense cardiovascular
activity 3-5 times a week, with proper nutrition, that belly fat will be
reduced in no time. If you’re not in the best of shape, a 30 to 60 minute
workout may be too much at first. It’s okay if you start off exercising for
around 10 minutes at first. Just simply work your way up as your fitness level
improves. Just remember, every little helps!
You
shouldn’t try to change your lifestyle overnight. Just start by making small
changes. In the beginning, you may just simply try drinking more water,
exercising twice a week or increasing your fresh vegetable intake. However once
you get used to these adjustments, it is vital you build on them. Just remember
that small steps can lead to big results.
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