How to Get Rid of Excess Belly Fat

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By Julia Fuller
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Does your belly look like this?

Do you need to get rid of excess belly fat before you go on vacation so you can look good in that new swimming suit? Unfortunately, as we age, fat naturally begins accumulating in our belly, instead of our hips, and weight becomes much more difficult to lose. How do you get rid of excess belly fat?

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Exercise
Low fat diet
Small meals
Water
Breakfast

Step 1

Do some gardening for exercise

Exercise a little everyday if possible to help you lose belly fat and keep muscle tone. In order to stay in shape, and keep your muscles toned, you must exercise or everything begins to sag. You do not need to spend a lot of money buying a gym membership or home exercise equipment. Instead, walk, plant a small garden, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and park farther away instead of closer to the store.
Step 2

Drink Green Tea

Drink plenty of water everyday and avoid soda and those high calorie specialty coffees and lattes that are loaded with calories. Instead, enjoy unsweetened green tea if you need some caffeine. Make green tea at home as sun tea and it only costs a few pennies a serving. Green tea boosts your immune system and aids in weight loss.
Step 3

Eat breakfast

Eat breakfast, even if you do not feel hungry. Skipping meals tells your body to retain fat because food is not available. If you are not a breakfast person, start small: eat a piece of fruit, a slice of bacon, or some yogurt.
Step 4

Avoid large meals and snacks that are high in fat and sodium. Remember all things in moderation. If you are dying for some ice cream, have some, but measure out an actual serving. Used baked potato chips, baked potato instead of French fries, and avoid the buttered rolls.

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saucywriter said

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on 11/26/2009 Excellent suggestions. One you sneakily slipped in there that can have a huge impact is "plant a small garden". I can run six miles & do a weight workout that will never make me hurt like an afternoon of gardening. It is the as-yet unrecognized extreme sport with major fitness potential. Thanks for a super article. 5*/rec