Lose stubborn belly fat fast

Belly fat can be one of the most stubborn fats on your body. It is also often one of the first places where we put on weight. This can be dangerous because belly fat presses on and encloses our organs. This can cause all sorts of problems including type 2 diabetes.

To get rid of that stubborn belly fat you need to do three things, eat better, exercise and get enough rest.

Eat better

Did you know that there are belly busting foods? That’s right I am talking about foods that actually help you lose weight.

5 belly busting foods:

1.     Water not only helps your body with a range of functions but it also makes you feel more full if you drink a glass before you eat. This way you eat less food but don’t feel hungry.

2.     Green tea contains ingredients that help your fat cells to release fat. This works really well if you drink two cups ion the morning.

3.     Hot peppers contain capsaicin that gives peppers their bite. It also kicks up your metabolism by around 20% for 30 minutes after you have eaten them. This is great for busting the belly fat.

4.     Beans are not only full of fibre that helps you bust your belly but it is also very hydrating so include more beans like pinto beans in your diet.

5.     Fish is great for your brain and your gut. Not only can you get omega oils from good fish but it is a much better protein for your body helping you lose your fat stomach.

These foods not only help you lose weight but they also help your body perform better overall.

Exercise

Cardio is often seen as the only kind of exercise you should be doing. There is also a common misconception that crunches alone can get you to trim down in the tummy area.

This is not the case though.

You need a good exercise routine that involves everything from cardio to weights in order to really get rid of fat around your mid section.

The cardio helps you lose overall weight while the weights help you tone your muscles and build insulin receptors on your cells. This, in turn, helps your body to work better and cope better with food generally.

A good exercise program is varied enough to keep you interested while you lose weight. Being bored is one of the most common reasons for quitting the gym, so make sure you get the right kind of workout for you.

Get enough rest

Stress makes our bodies think that it is fight or flight mode. This means that you either lose or gain appetite throwing off your balance of eating. Stress also forces our bodies to store fat for the famine when it is in high stress mode for a long time.

Getting enough rest can help you overcome stress and cope better with the day to day stresses that could cause you to gain weight.

To sleep better at night try some of these tips:

·       Go to sleep at the same time every night. While this may be more difficult to do on the weekends it’s really important to try. It will condition your body into a good sleep pattern and make it easier for you to sleep during times of stress.

·       Wake up at the same time every day. Waking time is also about setting your body clock to allow you to get enough rest but also wake up feeling ready to face the world.

·       Get rid of bad sleep influences such as noise and light. Set your iPhone to automatically go onto Do Not Disturb setting an hour before bed and set it to wake up an hour after bed. This will keep your phone silent and buzz free while you sleep. You can get blackout lining for your curtains to keep the pesky streetlights and neighbours lights out of your bedroom.

·       Get an app that provides background noise to drown out the cars outside, the next door barking dog and give you an even restful sleep. I like the app called White Noise Ambient light. I listen to the ocean while I sleep and wake up far more rested than I would if I were interrupted by the neighbor’s dog.  

To sum up, there are 3 belly busting tips that you can use to lose that stubborn belly fat. They are not difficult to do but some people may want additional information and help to keep them motivated.