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It’s the start of the New Year, and you really want to get rid of that winter flub you’ve accumulated during the cold hibernation months. You look in the mirror and realize that the fat is most noticeable around the BELLY!
Well I’m here to tell you there are DEFINITELY some very simple and EASY steps you can take to get that belly flat in no time.
Even I have struggled with losing the occasional weight gain after the holidays. I’m only human!
Lets Start with what You should stop doing!
1. STOP CONSUMING SUGAR!
Number ONE Easiest way to get rid of that belly flab.
Here’s what happens when you consume sugar. Sugar is made up of half fructose, and half glucose. Fructose can ONLY be metabolized by the liver.
When the body takes in copious amounts of refined sugar (Sweets), the body is NOT able to store it as glycogen and reuse it for energy. End result, the liver is forced to turn it into FAT!
If that wasn’t enough bad news, now parts of that sugar remain in the liver aiding in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and helping your body become insulin resistant (NOT A GOOD THING). Ok, end of THIS rant.
2. Stop Worrying About Doing Abdominal Exercises!
Do you really believe all those fitness models got a six-pack from doing ab exercises? They definitely DID NOT!
No matter how much time you devote to exercising those muscles, you still have a layer of fat covering them up! Let it go.
3. Avoid Alcohol
This may seem like a no brainer, ESPECIALLY if your end goal to is to get rid of Belly Fat Quickly.
Unfortunately, alcohol is even WORSE than sugar regarding weight loss and its effects on the liver.
But if you ABSOLUTELY MUST DRINK IT, then try drinking something much lower in calories such as a Vodka Water/Soda Water. (It will only hinder your goals and make it take LONGER)
Really try to limit your alcohol consumption to sparingly.
4. Stop Stressing!
High Levels of Cortisol have been linked to excessive fat gain, especially around the belly. It also causes a loss of muscle mass, bone density, libido, and is the main culprit behind depression and memory loss. CHILL OUT!
Here’s what you should start doing!
1. Clean Up Your Eating Habits!
- What do I mean by Clean Up.
- Stay away from processed foods.
- Eat more green vegetables.
- DRINK MORE WATER! I cannot stress this enough.
Too often people confuse hunger for thirst.
- Replace Existing Carbs with Complex Carbs.
- Don’t Stress Eat!
We’ve all done it, even I on a rare occasion go to freezer and start binge eating on Ice Cream because I had a stressful day.
Really try to control this, because stress eating just leads to more stress eating. Sugar is highly addictive because of the fructose.
When you consume fructose, the body doesn’t stimulate insulin secretion.
Insulin is the hormone your pancreas secretes to drive GLUCOSE into cells. But, insulin also sends a signal to the brain letting you know your full. If your body doesn’t send out insulin, there is no way to know if you’re are full or not (hence why you keep eating more and more).
2. Start Exercising CORRECTLY!
I’ve seen it too many times where the ONLY THING women want to do is cardio. You’ll lose weight that way, but you WILL NOT get toned at all!
Ever see the super skinny girl with tiny legs, no butt, and flabby arms? That’s what happens when you ONLY DO CARDIO!
Strength Training is ESSENTIAL to belly fat elimination.
- Incorporate High Intensity Fat Burning Exercising 1-2 times per week (20-30 mins). Circuit Training works incredibly well!
- The other days (Should be working out no less than 4 times a week) Should be a little less intense but should also be a little bit longer (30-40 mins).
- Cardio should be incorporated 3-4 times per week along with the Strength Training (just not only cardio).
3. Start Sleeping More!
You want to get anywhere from 7.5-9 hours of sleep EVERYNIGHT! (At least this much on days you’ve exercised)
Lack of sleep is a Large contributor to higher levels of Cortisol in the body. Which in turn makes us want to snack on sugary refined process foods.
Losing belly fat can be quite challenging, even when you are following the correct steps. This is why it is CRUCIAL you have an excellent fitness and diet plan in place.
If you are struggling and need a program to help you get rid of that belly fat, I’ve got you covered. This is EXACTLY what the 20 Minute Body Program is all about. To help whip you into shape, and get rid of that unwanted fat around the tummy. I have tested this program out myself, and I absolutely love it!
You can get your entire workout done in 20 minutes a day! Brett Hoebel from the biggest loser created this program, and he has had COUNTLESS numbers of success stories. If you are lost and really need the guidance, you CANNOT go wrong with his program.
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