Our bodies tend to store fat. Oftentimes, the excess fat happens to resort to our bellies. The desire to burn and keep off belly fat is a common weight loss goal. Excess abdominal fat can have serious health consequences. It can contribute to health issues such as, heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetics. Therefore, getting rid of unwanted belly fat can significantly improve our health and well-being.
The following 6 tips will help you create healthy habits to burn and keep off belly fat.
1. Eat Healthy
Limit the intake of process food and focus on a more plant-based foods with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products. Also, consider reducing your carbohydrate consumption and eat food that are rich in fiber. It is also important to not skip meals and eat three healthy meals per day, plus three healthy snacks between meals.
2. Avoid Sugary Drinks
Replace sugary process drink with pure water and natural juices and teas. Staying hydrated through the day is also important. Aim to drink two gallons or 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day.
3. Exercise Often
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health and overall well-being. Research has shown that aerobic exercises are effective in burning belly fat. Moderate to high intensity aerobic or cardio exercises such as running, jogging, walking or biking perform three to five times per week can help you lose belly fat.
Strength training is another type of exercise that is recommended for belly fat reduction. You should performance at least two strengthen training sessions per week. With strength training, you engage and contract the abdominal muscles as you lift the weights. This helps to burn fat, as well as build muscle mass and strength.
4. Reduce Alcohol Intake
Research submits that excess alcohol can increase belly fast. It can also cause liver damage and affects the way our bodies breakdown and store fats and carbohydrates. Research shows that when consume in moderation, alcoholic drinks like red wine can lower the risk of heart disease.
5. Minimize Stress
Research suggests that stress can cause us to gain belly fat by activating the stress hormone/adrenal glands to generate cortisol. An increase in the cortisol levels, stimulate an increase in appetite, which entice abdominal fat storage. We can minimize stress by mediating, going for a nature walk, taking naps or finding a quiet place to unwind and read a book.
Summary
To burn excess belly fat and keep it off, remember to eat healthy, consume plenty of water each day, perform aerobic exercises and strength training regularly, reduce alcohol consumption, minimize stress meditating or taking a nature walk.
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Written by Veronica Campbell Brown
