Saturday, November 29, 2008

Belly Fat, What Causes It and How to Get Rid Of It

By Ricardo d Argence

You're not the only having difficulty losing those extra pounds and belly fat. A lot of people are experiencing the same thing. One indicator of vibrant health is a firm, flat stomach region.

There are no miracles when it comes to shedding off stubborn belly fats, but there are blasting tips on how to shrink them off. But before going to that, it is important that you should know what caused them so that you won't find yourself wondering why you have been suffering from the bane of your belly fats.

Most of us would think that alcohol is the main cause of having belly fats due to the fact that alcoholics have big bellies. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. But alcohol is not the only culprit for belly fats, in fact, the true contributor is the amount of calories that you take in each day. Extra calories will just end up being stored in your belly as fats.

Other factors are stress and lack of exercise. You may not notice it, but stress is really something that gets those fats to pop up. It causes our body to secrete cortisol, which causes the liver to release extra sugar that is not needed by our body. Stress also tends to make us eat more. On the other hand, lack of exercise lowers the body's metabolism. This is where most of us fall and we easy plunge into these perils.

Two things that seem to be a knock off for belly fats are thyroid disorders and hereditary factors. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. Our thyroids have a big impact since it is like a cruise control that keeps our body's metabolism running at the right speed. Same is true with hereditary factor.

You can still do something about it, no matter what's the cause of your belly fat. In the next lines you'll find some tips to burn your belly fat.

The way you eat, perhaps is the very first thing that you should address. It is important to avoid processed, fast, and junk foods as they are very high in calories. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. A better choice for a healthy diet are fresh fruits and home cook meals high in fiber, lean fat, protein and whole grains.

The importance of regular exercise does not lie on its extent of difficulty but in its steadiness and stability. Don't make your exercise habit a doom by starting strenuous and heavy workloads, it's better to start in a gradual way and start with the basics. You can alternate it with playing sports like tennis and swimming.

Most important you will find that lifestyle changes will help you a lot. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. It is also important to take some time to wind up. Everyone needs some relaxation in their life.

We may be living in a fast paced world but don't be drastic about getting results overnight. There are probably no quick fixes but it's worth it in the long run. - 15252

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