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In a world where everything is fast-paced and fatty food is more available than healthy foods, it can be easy to gain a few pounds.
Belly fat is a problem that many of us struggle to get rid of. And once it’s there it’s hard to get rid of it.
Fortunately, there are a couple of tricks to help you lose belly fat. We have the answers below.
- Eat More Protein
That’s right, we aren’t going to tell you to eat less. Instead, you should be learning about what foods you should be filling up on, and what foods to avoid.
The obvious thing to say is “avoid takeouts and fatty foods” which is true, but what does that leave you with? Ideally, your meals should consist of mostly protein and vegetables with just a dash of carbs.
Protein is the real key to success, as it can reduce your cravings, allowing you to eat fewer meals in a day, and it can help you gain muscle instead of fat.
If you struggle to manage your meals you can use products, such as The Metabolic Renewal, which creates a diet plan for you. The Metabolic Renewal is specifically aimed at female bodies trying to tackle weight loss, but you can find products for any biology, shape, or goal.
- Eat Fewer Carbohydrates
Now, we have just mentioned that your carb intake should be low, but what does that actually mean?
A low-carb diet means avoiding breads, pastas, and grains. You shouldn’t be avoiding them completely, but if you plan on having pasta for dinner, then don’t have toast for breakfast. These kinds of food culture changes will help you manage your carb intake.
There are two reasons to avoid carbs when you are trying to lose belly fat. The first is because of how carbs function. Their job is to give you energy, but if you aren’t being energetic, then your body will store that energy for another day - aka give you a belly roll.
The second reason to avoid carbs is because of how the carb is digested. As your body takes in the energy, it also absorbs lots of water. When you avoid carbs, you won’t retain as much water. This means your water weight won’t be as high.
When you first start losing weight, does the number on the scale drop dramatically, and then the decline stops? That's because you haven’t lost fat, you’re losing water weight. This is still a move in the right direction but shows you just how much water your body was unnecessarily storing.
- Eat Meals With Tons Of Fiber
To help you remove the water weight, you should eat more fiber. Fibrous foods will bind water to them, to stop the water from sitting in your stomach. As the fiber goes through your digestive system, it removes the water with it.
That's one reason why fibrous foods should be added to your shopping list. The other reason is due to how it slows down your digestion. A lot of us find that we eat too much because we don’t feel full. Fibrous foods, however, take a while to digest, so you get that full feeling faster as it takes its time going through your system.
Fibrous foods are also filled with nutritional value to help clean your gut and create easier bowel movements.
Common fibrous foods are broccoli, berries, avocados, apples, and beans.
- Regular Exercise
Changing food habits and regularly exercising are the best ways to lose belly fat. For this area, in particular, you want to work out your abdomen. This means focusing on aerobic exercises and even weight training.
Running, walking, swimming, or lifting weights can help you burn off your excess fat. Be sure to focus your workout on your stomach and include twists or stretches to target your abs.
- Be Aware Of What You’re Eating
Lastly, you should be tracking what you’re eating. It can be easy to forget about a quick chocolate bar or a packet of chips, but if you write it down, you can hold yourself accountable.
Ideally, you should plan your meals in advance, to make sure you have everything in the house ready for you. One reason why people “fall off the wagon” is because they didn’t have time to make a healthy meal. Knowing your lifestyle, you should prepare for days when cooking doesn’t seem possible.
Summary
Eating the right foods, regularly exercising, and holding yourself accountable are the three keys to unlocking a flatter stomach.
