Thursday, October 23, 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 around the stomach tends to be notoriously difficult, and even if you see other parts getting smaller, you may find that the fat around your stomach can be quite stubborn! However, you will find that it is completely possible to lose the fat around your stomach, just by remembering a few things.

Remembering to be patient is your first priority. Belly fat happens when your body thinks it needs to store the excess fat. In times past belly fat was a useful resource to the body. This was especially true for men. For this reason, the belly is often the last place a dieter will lose weight.

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!

When you are looking for ways to eat that will reduce belly fat, remember that you should think about when you are eating. Late night snacking is one way to make your belly swell, particularly if you make a habit of it. The food that you eat right before you go to bed isn't going to get a chance to get processed as easily or as efficiently as the food that you eat during the day. Make sure that there is at least two hours between when you eat and when you go to bed.

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.

If you are trying to reduce the flab on your stomach, ensure that all your meals are well balanced. That means that you are getting a roughly equal proportion of lean proteins, healthy fats and good fiber. One way to make sure you are eating healthy is by making sure your meals are colorful - by including plenty of vegetables and fruits. If you are in a fruit-and-vegetable rut, a trip to the market may offer inspiration that will help you 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.

There are lots of things that you can do to lose belly fat, so remember that change, even if it is slow, does happen! - 15252

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