How to Trim Belly Fat and Be Fit

If you have belly flab you probably dream about being fit and trim, and losing belly fat especially if you've had children or are middle aged. Everyone wants a flatten belly and to and fit into their clothes better. Losing weight could be a start, and it may be as easy as changing your diet and doing belly exercises along with an aerobic exercise routine. When losing weight the belly fat is usually the first to go. Muscle under your waistline makes your metabolism very active. That's why if you have a lot of belly fat you may see more results. There is nothing specific that attacks stomach fat.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• mens workout gear
• womens workout gear
• workout dvds
• strength training equipment
• weight loss journal

1. GET MORE SLEEP

   Get at least 8 hours or more of sleep a night. A good nights sleep will give you more energy.

2. EAT A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED DIET

   Try eating 5-6 small balanced meals, with healthy foods daily that give energy, and a metabolism boost throughout the day.

3. EAT MORE GRAINS

   Have a low carb diet plan with lots whole grains, and fiber. Whole grains are preferable to refined grains, as they are better for you. Try eating more, bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals and tortillas.

4. EAT MORE PROTEIN

   Having more protein in your diet stabilizes the insulin. High insulin levels affect your metabolism and how you burn calories. Here is a list of fat burning foods that are also high in protein: lean hamburger, chicken, fish, yogurt, beans, tuna fish or cottage cheese.

5. REDUCE REFINED CARBOHYDRATES

   Eating a low carb fat diet with lots of good carbohydrates will make changes to the insulin and glucose requirements, and mobilize stored fat. Refined carbohydrate such as white bread, kick off a elevated sugar blood level which are bad for you. A carb diet high in grains & fiber helps with the insulin levels.

6. CALORIE COUNTING

   Find out how overweight you are by using a body mass index calculator. By finding your bmi you'll know what your body fat percentage is, and start counting calories to a plan, and stay on a low calorie carb diet. It may be helpful to keep a calorie diary. Start slowly. Set goals for yourself, and stick to them. weigh yourself every week to see how your doing. 0.5 - 2 lbs a week is normal.

7. EXERCISE

   Exercise alone isn't going to rid you of belly fat alone. Working out will tone you. Its better to exercise in the evening even if it is a short workout. The quickest way to lose weight is to get the blood flowing, and the metabolism going. Any kind of cardio exercise that gets your body moving burns extra calories.

8. STRENGTH TRAINING

   Lose weight and fat with strength training. Build lean muscle with wrist ankle weights, exercise weight balls, resistance walking belts or a resistance firm band; requires extra calories to maintain.

9. HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HITT)

   Intensity training is the quickest way to lose weight is to supercharge your fitness, boost your metabolism, burn off that extra fat, and lose that belly fat with interval training. Burn those calories extra fast, especially if you've hit a plateau.

10. EXERCISE 1 HOUR A DAY

    Trim that waistline, regular cardio exercise with high intensity aerobics or even walking helps. Exercise of at least an hour a day is beneficial to your health, leading to a leaner stomach. You are better off to lose weight more slowly with aerobic exercise, and more apt to keep it off.

11. ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE

    Everything has to work together for your new lifestyle, diet, calorie intake and cardio exercise to lose that belly fat. A healthy low-fat carb diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables, grains and more is the foundation for weight loss.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat a proper nutritional diet

• Get exercise daily, at least an hour a day.

• Wear good fitting shoes for walking or exercise.

• Always check with doctor to make sure it is ok to exercise.

• Keep exercise equipment away from children.

Resources

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