Saturday, October 25, 2008

Losing Belly Fat, What to Eat

By Ricardo d Argence

Belly fat can be difficult to be rid of no matter if you are working for a flat stomach or to lose weight in general.

Losing weight in your stomach area is known to be difficult, and even if you see your fat shrinking in other areas, the fat around your stomach may hang around a little longer! By simply following a few instructions you will be able to lose that persistent belly fat.

The first thing to remember is that you should be patient. Belly fat is something that occurs because this is how our bodies store the excess fat that it thinks it needs. Particularly for men, the fat around the belly used to be an important resource, and as such, when you are losing weight, it often feels like it is the last thing to go!

Remember also that people will lose weight at different rates. Some people start at the extremities, while other people start at the hips and thighs. If you are seeing weight loss but your stomach doesn't seem to budge, don't get discouraged, just keep at it!

Be mindful of what you eat. That is the very first step in establishing eating habits that will help you shed your belly fat. Late night snacking is one way to make your belly swell, particularly if you make a habit of it. During the day you can process your food easily because your up and moving but, eating before bed will not have the same result. Do not eat anything two hours prior to bedtime.

If you are looking to lose belly fat, cut down on the alcohol. While alcohol has a fair amount of calories in it, the problem is that there are no nutrients to alcohol at all. Nearly all the calories that you consume from drinking alcohol will be stored as fat.

When you are looking to get rid of belly fat, make sure that you are eating a relatively balanced diet. That means that you are getting a roughly equal proportion of lean proteins, healthy fats and good fiber. One hint that will keep you eating healthily is to stop and make sure that you are eating colorfully. Take the time to think about the fruits and vegetables that you eat and to see what you can do to vary your diet.

Losing that spare tire will take excercise. Take the time to exercise as regularly as you can. Varying your excercise is a good way to keep your routine fresh everyday. Once your body gets used to that routine, you may find that it has much less of an affect on you than when it was first started.

Stubborn belly fat can be conquered by many means as long as you make a long-term commitment in order to see results. - 15275

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