Everyone hates belly fat, but it appears so fast, and can be so hard to get rid of! Now is the time to start concentrating on banishing it, though, so you are looking great by Summer. I’ve been quizzing gyms and doctors on the best ways to lose belly fat, and here are their top six tips...
1. Carbohydrates
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Prevent more fat from settling around your waist by avoiding processed carbohydrates, and replacing them with a healthier alternative. You’d be surprised how much of a difference this will make!
2. Cardio
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Plan at least one cardio exercise each week, such as going for a run. This is a good way to burn fat, and will also improve your general fitness! I don’t particularly like running, but I’ve found a few games of tennis has the same effect.
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3. Aerobics
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Aerobic exercises are great for burning fat and toning up, so try to find one you like. Something simple like an aerobics tape is easy to fit in, but if you need more motivation, go swimming and do an aerobics in water class, or join an aerobics class with a friend.
4. Yoga
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As cardio and aerobics will improve you generally, you might get better results if you add some area targeting yoga to your schedule. Once you’ve learnt the moves, it’ll only take you five minutes to practise them, and your stomach will be looking great in no time!
5. Practise Your Posture
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Your posture will make a big difference to how you look, so make sure you sit up straight, with your head straight. You’ll train your muscles to sit correctly, which will help you to look good!
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6. Water
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Make sure you are drinking enough water. If you aren’t getting 8 – 10 glasses a day, your body will find it hard to remove toxins, and you’ll be left finding it very hard to lose fat, and will feel very under the weather!
Belly fat is hard to lose, as the area is hard to target. Combining the above will mean you lose your belly fat, look much thinner and increase your general fitness, though, which is always a winner! Have you got a tip of losing belly fat? Please share it with me!
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Amy: this is all well and good however what if you have severee exercise limitations I have a knee that is totally screwed up cant run jump hop or any of the areobic or fat burning exercises what do you suggest for me?
lexyy: i lost 10 lbs. in 3 weeks, with little effort by three steps: 1. drink ONLY water. i aimed for 4 bottles a day. 2. go for a walk for 30 minutes, on hills! not just flat surface. 3. do a 30 min workout tape/video.
Bess: Great post! I'm gearing up for bikini season right now. If you're interested in yoga, check out 20 minute yoga podcasts on iTunes. Another great yoga/pilates podcast is "Fit for Duty." Bring on bikini season!
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