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Stop Unwanted Belly Fat

With summer right around the bend many of us want to have a flat belly so we can look good in our summer clothing.

But when it comes to losing your belly fat it seems like an impossible task.

However, it might be because you are taking the wrong approaches with this task. Losing unwanted belly fat is much more than just a diet and exercise.

With these simple tips, you will find that your belly fat can disappear and that you are ready for summer!

Health Effects of Having Belly Fat

When it comes to your stomach it is normal to have some fat around the belly. Even people that are naturally skinny or have abs have some fat around their belly area. However, too much of belly fat is unhealthy.

Too much belly fat can cause: high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and many other health problems. In addition, having too much belly fat can lower your metabolism which can make it harder for you to lose weight.

How Much Belly Fat is Healthy?

A healthy number for your waist is less than half your height.

For example if your waist was 34" (over the belly button) then you must be at least 68" or taller to be in the healthy zone.

It is important to recognize that having an apple shape body, where you carry most of the weight on the waistline is unhealthy. However, a pear shape body which is bigger in the hips and thighs is considered to be healthier.

Exercise

Having exercise as part of your daily routine is so important if you want to see your belly fat disappear.

It is recommended to do vigorous exercise in order to trim all fat; including belly fat. It is suggested to have at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week. In addition, you should be raising your heart rate for 30 minutes at least three times a week.

For example, you can run, bike, swim etc. It has been studied that aerobic exercise is the best way to reduce belly fat. It is also a good idea to have some abs exercise to help tone up the stomach area.

Diet

You are really what you eat; therefore, it is important to have a clean and healthy diet in order to trim down belly fat. It is important to get enough fiber into your diet. This will allow you to lose belly fat without even going on extreme dieting. A good source of fiber can be found in apples, peas, beans etc.

Also cutting down on sugars is an important part for this process. This is because sugars contain something called fructose which leads to an increased accumulation of fat in the belly. This can also cause other health concerns.

In addition, it is important to eat a high protein diet. This is because it helps aid belly fat loss and help keep it off in the future.

Also, you should have a low carb diet too. This will be effective in getting rid of fat especially around the organs and the liver; which can cause serious health issues such as a heart attack.

Sleep

Sleep is one of the many elements that will help you lose your belly fat. Studies have shown that if you get the recommended 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night you are more likely to have a smaller waistline. Less than 4 hours of sleep, people are more likely to eat extra calories the next day.

So in order to ensure that you get consistent sleep throughout the night makes sure you remove all electronics and avoid coffee before bed.

Stress

Having stress is one of the factors that may be why you are having a hard time with losing weight. Stress has been known to make it harder for individuals to lose unwanted fat and weight.

This is because we tend to reach out for high-calorie foods that make us gain weight around the belly area.

Stress also produces a hormone called cortisol which increases the amount of fat in your body which clings to fat cells; which results in weight gain especially around the belly.

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