How to Lose Belly Fat

There first thing you need to know about fat is that not all body fat is bad. Body fat is needed by the body for a host of vital functions such as regulating body temperature or insulating your internal organs and bones. Excess fat becomes a problem when you are extremely overweight and protruding around the waist line, the long term health consequences can be very bad – obesity can contribute to problems with the liver, diabetes, and heart disease. So in your quest for healthier body weight, keep in mind that you will always have some fat on your body and that it is impossible to eliminate all fat from your body, so don’t obsess about being super thin or getting abnormally ripped. Don’t fall into the many lose belly fat quick gimmicks out there as there is no magical diet pill or plan that will make you waistline thinner. Have great abs is about proper diet and exercise and avoiding bad habits.

In terms of diet one of the simplest things you can do to start to trim down that waistline is to avoid sugary foods and processed foods such as candy, cake, cola, junk food, chips and fried food. These foods are high in refined sugars and they are sent in to the blood stream quickly and stored very quickly as fat by the body. Getting a full body workout (arms, shoulders, chest, abs, back… Continue reading →

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Having belly fat and losing it are obviously two different things altogether. It is such a tough challenge today seeing how easily we can put on belly fat, yet trying to lose it seems to work for some people while remaining so elusive for others. Now, having quite a bit of belly fat myself before, I don’t claim to have all the answers. What I do know is that there is no magic pill to swallow or crash diet to follow. While common sense points to some basics like a proper diet, good nutrition, and effective exercise, I would like to share the 3rd point with you today which is on exercise, and how I do cardio for losing fat.

So before I go into the specific cardio exercises, allow me to fill you in on what cardio actually is for your benefit. Cardio basically refers to aerobic exercise where you push your heart rate to at least 70-80% of your maximum, so it is basically a medium to high-intensity exercise. The whole idea here is to get your heart rate up high enough to the right level not only to burn fat, but to build up your cardiovascular fitness which would help you exercise more easily in the longer run, and your metabolic rate as well which helps you burn up fat and calories more quickly.

Personally, I enjoy swimming as my favorite cardio exercise,… Continue reading →

One of the hardest things for me to do is shed and lose belly fat around my waistline and get those six pack abs. Everybody wants to look as good as they can but no matter what we do, no matter how many sit-ups, crunches and diet and weight loss gimmicks we try, we never seem to be able to achieve the perfect body that we want. Looking as good as you can is important for self esteem and a lot of people get frustrated while trying to lose belly fat and weight. It’s an extra confidence booster when you go out to know that you are looking slim and fit. While there are a lot of exercises and diets you can try, I’ll outline below guidelines that are must haves to any plan on how to lose belly fat and flatten your stomach.

One of the first things you want to consider is changing your eating habits. For starters, never skip breakfast because studies have consistently shown that people who skip breakfast tend to get hungrier during the day and just end up eating bigger lunches and dinners to compensate. Also skipping breakfast forces your body to change it’s metabolism to slow down, so not only do you end up eating more, but you also burn off less calories and store more fat. The best way to start the morning is to have a heavy breakfast to get you fueled and ready for the rest of the day. Also… Continue reading →