Sunday, October 19, 2008

What Do I Have to Eat to Lose My Belly Fat?

By Ricardo d Argence

Belly fat can be difficult to be rid of no matter if you are working for a flat stomach or to lose weight in general.

Losing weight around the stomach tends to be notoriously difficult, and even if you see other parts getting smaller, you may find that the fat around your stomach can be quite stubborn! However, you will find that it is completely possible to lose the fat around your stomach, just by remembering a few things.

Try to remember to be patient. That bulge around your middle happens due to your body's need to store excess fat. If you are trying to lose weight, and this is true for men, what seems like the last thing to go is the fat around the belly!

People lose weight on different time tables - not everyone is the same. Some people start at the extremities, while other people start at the hips and thighs. Weight loss without stomach shrinkage shouldn't deter you from your diet.

What time you eat is also very important when it comes to losing weight. Late night snacking is one way to make your belly swell, particularly if you make a habit of it. Foods you consume just prior to retiring for the evening won't be processed as effectively as what you consume in the course of the day. Always try to allow at least 2 hours between your last meal and the time you retire for the night.

If you are looking to lose belly fat, cut down on the alcohol. While alcohol has a fair amount of calories in it, the problem is that there are no nutrients to alcohol at all. Nearly all the calories that you consume from drinking alcohol will be stored as fat.

When you are looking to get rid of belly fat, make sure that you are eating a relatively balanced diet. That means that you are getting a roughly equal proportion of lean proteins, healthy fats and good fiber. One hint that will keep you eating healthily is to stop and make sure that you are eating colorfully. Take the time to think about the fruits and vegetables that you eat and to see what you can do to vary your diet.

Remember that when you want to lose belly fat that you have to exercise. Take the time to exercise as regularly as you can. Make sure that you vary your exercise and that you are not simply doing the same routine over and over again. If your body gets used to a routine, you will find that it is a lot less effective.

There are lots of things that you can do to lose belly fat, so remember that change, even if it is slow, does happen! - 15437

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