Belly fat is by far the most frustrating fat on the body. It is not only carried in an obvious way, it's stubborn when you're trying to lose it.
In order to master this fat, you need to first understand what causes it.
Factors that contribute to belly fat include:
- constant sitting -- working at a desk, watching television
- constant eating -- 5-6 meals a day are good. But 5-6 meals a day are not good if they are large, non-stop, compulsive binge eating
- a sedentary lifestyle
- post pregnancy -- it is normal after pregnancy for women to experience an increase in belly fat
- hormonal changes in women -- periods and menopause have been known to contribute to belly fat
So, here are some tips to help you out!
Tip 1: Watch what you eat
Diet is important to decreasing belly fat. No matter how hard you work in the gym, if you don't have a good diet, you'll never lose the fat. Load up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains and lean meats.
Tip 2: Don't just focus on belly fat
Unfortunately, you can't really spot train fat. In order to lose belly fat, you must work your entire body. Be realistic and engage in exercises that will make you trimmer all over.
Tip 3: Best exercises
As we just said, there are no belly specific exercises, you've got to move the whole body. A combination of cardio and strength training can have you burning fat and sculpting abs in no time!
Try jumping jacks, running or something fun and dance like Zumba. These sorts of exercises are fun and work everything from your arms to your core to your legs. Perfect.
Do you struggle with belly fat? What has been effective for you?
Source:
Fitness Republic
