- It is not an impossible task. All it requires is determination and a little discipline. A few minor changes in your lifestyle will shrink your beer belly in a matter of months. You don't have to go cold turkey on everything you enjoy. Just enjoy them in moderation and remind yourself that you want a flat stomach more than you want that extra slice of pizza.
- Stop drinking beer. They call it a "beer belly" for a reason. Alcohol has a lot of empty calories that go straight to your gut. Cut out alcohol completely if you can. Otherwise, try an occasional light beer. If you keep chugging drinks, you will not lose your beer belly.
- It is counter-intuitive, but eating more often helps you lose weight. This is because a constant supply of food in your belly keeps your metabolism burning all day. These are not huge meals of cheeseburgers and fries. They are small snacks just large enough to fight off hunger. Six to ten of these per day will increase your metabolism and burn calories. The only time it is OK to eat more is at breakfast. A hearty breakfast reduces your appetite later in the day, and you have all day to burn it off.
- You don't have to resort to salads every meal, but cutting down on certain foods will go a long way toward reducing your beer belly. Most men consume huge amounts of extra calories and fat without realizing it. Simple changes like skipping the mayonnaise and cheese on a sandwich or drinking water instead of a soft drink will make a big difference. Try to eat fewer fried foods and fatty meat. Skip the fries, chips and butter. Eat more high fiber foods like wheat bread, oatmeal and bran cereal that help you feel full. It doesn't have to be a strict diet, but a few small changes will help shrink your beer belly without suffering too much.
- Have a water bottle with you at all times. Drink from it all day long. This will keep you hydrated and reduce hunger. Your entire digestive system works better when you drink more water.
- Now that you are consuming fewer calories, it is vital that you burn more as well. That way your body will burn those fat cells in your belly for energy. All it takes is some moderate activity. Get up and walk for an hour a day. Sit on a stationary bike while you watch TV. Go dancing. It can be any kind of exercise as long as it is on a regular basis. Try to do something every day.
