Losing Stomach Fat: Watching What We Eat And Working Out

Many of us are guilty of eating far more food than our body really needs

, and excessive calories equal excess fat. Often the first place it appears is on our bellies and many of us try to find ways of losing stomach fat. We normally want to lose weight because we feel better when we look better and carrying extra weight can also lead to health problems and disorders like diabetes.

The key to losing those few extra inches is to combine a healthy diet with regular exercise. Some people may be tempted by quick fixes like crash diets, but short term solutions can only keep that pot belly at bay for so long. Getting rid of it for good generally involves a long hard slog.

Unfortunately the wrong foods, the ones that contain loads of fat are the ones we crave, hot dogs, fries and pizzas. But to lose weight we need to change what we eat. Some foods that do contain fat are good for us. For example fish is not only high in protein but some types of fish like tuna also contain omega 3 fatty acids which are good for us.

Natural foods are much better for us than processed foods which invariably contain a lot of fat and refined sugars. Vegetables should be eaten every day, whether raw or cooked, as they contain a lot of vitamins and fiber, another essential part of a balanced and healthy diet. Pulses and beans are both high in fiber and protein rich.

When it comes to starchy carbohydrates, it is best to try to avoid the white varieties of say bread or pasta and instead replace these with whole wheat or grain breads and brown rice. Carbonated soft drinks are also out, as they are full of sugar, loaded with sodium and the bubbles make us bloated. Instead, opt for water as it helps to flush out the system. It is especially important to drink lots of water when doing exercise, to replace the liquids lost when sweating.

Deserts and cakes are some of the worst offenders for fat and refined sugar content which are largely responsible for excess fat. Those who really crave something sweet should opt for fruit instead, as natural sugars are much better for us. There are fat free alternatives for some deserts like frozen yogurt, instead of ice cream.

We have to help our bodies loose fat by exercising. A good cardiovascular workout can burn a lot of fat and swimming, jogging, cycling and running are all good for this. But remember to be effective, exercise must be taken regularly.

Once the big belly is gone it is important to start building up the muscle tone in the abdominal area to achieve that flat stomach. Crunches and sit ups are just two types of exercise that can be practiced in the home and that help to tone the muscles. However, if you can afford it you may want to join a gym. Losing stomach fat is not easy, it takes a lot of hard work but the results are worth it.

by: John Mattinger

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