7. Get more sleep …
If you are not sleeping at least 7-8 hours per night you will find it difficult to find the energy to work out and eat well. Studies show people who are constantly tired have slower metabolisms. So, make sure you get a good night sleep every night!
8. Cut down or eliminate alcohol consumption …
Because of alcohols effects on the liver, drinking alcoholic drinks slows down the body’s natural fat burning process. An occasional glass of red wine is probably the best option as not only is it low-carb but it has some other health benefits.
9. Take the long way …
Try to resist taking short cuts in order to increase your movement and metabolism. Park in the space furthest away from the entrance, take the stairs instead of the list and when possible walk and leave the car at home. See other great ideas on how you can burn more calories during the day!
10. Reduce your salt intake …
Excessive consumption of salt makes the body retain water. This makes the abdomen appear bloated. We can get enough salt from our diet without needing to add it to our food. Also junk food contains a lot of salt and is best eliminated in order to lose excess stomach fat.
11. Avoid stress …
You may find it surprising but stress can cause weight gain. Not just because we are more like to comfort eat, but when our body detects stress it releases a lot of hormones that cause changes in metabolism. Bad news for belly fat. See how you can become stress-free with these 5 Easy and Cheap Techniques to Beat Stress.
12. Stay motivated!
Have a think about what could help you stay motivated. Keeping a food diary, joining an exercise class or rewarding yourself for small successes are great ways to keep you on your toes. But most importantly, if you do hit a low, don’t punish yourself or binge. Just start afresh and keep a picture of those dream abs handy!
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- 3-Step Approach to Best Weight Loss Workouts …
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Great article.
Just one thing though in regards to exercise before breakfast. This might put you into a catabolic state, this is were your body goes into starve mode eats your muscles for energy. So maybe a tiny snack before hand? :)
I am underweight, so I don’t want to lose weight, just stomach fat. Is this possible? I need exercises to flatten my belly.
to: Sandy
Dear Sandy, you can definitely lose the stomach fat without getting any skinnier in other places :) The trick is to do the exercises for the abs (3-4 times a week) and cut back on sugar, wheat, junk food and sodas. And start eating protein rich (like white meat and fish) foods instead, veggies and fruit are also a must if you want to lose some pounds in the stomach area. Try eating 5 small meals a day (so that your body doesn’t feel “starved” and doesn’t store fat) and you’ll see your belly melting away!
Good luck :)
to Dylan:
A very good point, Dylan, a small breakfast before the workout and a small protein snack right after the workout (like a milkshake with protein) will be perfect (well, that’s what my trainer said) and, man, he has some abs! :)
Can anybody recommend good exercises for losing belly fat?
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Sandy: if you are underweight, you should work on increasing your lean muscle mass. Even if you are small/skinny you still need exercise (exercise does not always equal weight loss!). The more muscle mass, the more your caloric output increases, and the easier it will be to lose extra fat (without losing over-all weight/decreasing your BMI). Try increasing your muscle mass on your whole body. Also, make sure you are eating right and managing stress.
As for specific exercises? I am a fan of the bicycle maneuver, captains chair, and front and side planking. I go to an ab + stretch class at my gym every now and then, and we do lots of exercises that involve stability and movement, rather than repetition (crunches are not very useful for me, especially when you get lazy and stop doing them correctly). For example, while in a left side plank, lift your right arm straight up, and then reach underneith your raised left side and repeat slowly.
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hi, i want to lose my belly fat and some fat in my arms too , i want my theighs to be smaller, like losing fat in my theighs and i have some fat on my sides just above my hips, i want to get rid of that, how do i ?
to Danae:
You’ll lose it all in all the parts you mentioned if you start eating organic, avoid any kind of junk food (including sweets, sodas, coffee, chocolate) and if you take up the easiest exercises. I find swimming the most effective (along with jogging), but it’s up to you to decide which kind of exercises you like best.
Great tips, thanks for sharing! To lose belly fat, you have to exercise (interval training) and eat a calorie controlled diet, without which, weight loss is almost impossible. You’re so right about sodium intake, sometimes we mistook water retention as belly fat :)
Hi Lesley, really great article, very helpful.
Im trying to lose weight, but its difficult when I am in the office all day, and only eat at lunch time (which is very heavy fattening foods from restaurants, I cant go to a restaurant and just eat a salad, Im too tempted), so what snacks to you recommend to bring to the office?
I sometimes manage in the morning to chop up a few carrots, but its not enough. I will end up buying a hot dog for lunch, along with some cheesy chips!
I noticed Green Tea helps to supress appetite, which I drink during the day.
So finally, what easy snacks do you recommend to bring to the office, or on the run? (And in hot weather – middle eastern weather!)
tough question? it is for me!
Thanks
to Anna:
The best snacks to bring to the office would be:
-Fruit (apples, peaches, nectarines)
-Nuts (buy some organic ones in Whole Foods – the ones that are raw)
-Yogurt (go for organic with fat free – you can eat it before lunch, say, at 10, so that it doesn’t go bad without the fridge)
-Sandwiches (whole grain bread with non fat cheese, tomatoes and lettuce)
-Oatmeal (you can take a little pack and make it in the office – as long as you have hot water there)
Hope these work for you!
Good luck! :)
to Niche Topics:
Yep, interval training and a controlled diet will definitely do the trick! Thank you for pointing that out!
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to Surat:
Skipping is a great exercise, you’ll not only lose your tummy fat but you’ll also get your leg and butt muscles toned. AND it’s a great cardio as well, which is beneficial to the whole body! Great idea! :)
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i wanna kno more about loosing abdominal fat.will it b benefial if i drink green tea everyday twice to loose my fat.plzz suggest me exactly wat all i need to do just to burn xtra fat on my body.i’m 23 old girl with 57 kilos n my height is 5.4.plzz let me kno so dat i can gain my figure back as soon as possible.