It seems as though as we age it is harder to keep that weight around our bellies, (butt, hips, thighs, bat arms). Could it be what we are eating? Could it be what we are not eating? There are lots of ways to eliminate that fat it just takes some dedication, and of course changes to your diet. But if you take these small steps you will thank yourself for it.

First and foremost, give up processed foods and sugar. What you may ask is a processed food? Anything that is made in a factory, frozen, in a box, in a can. If it wasn’t grown outside or was once alive it is processes. And sugar? Toxic!

Losing weight, it seems is something that almost everyone wants to do, but statistically we are not doing it. Getting rid of unwanted weight and staying in shape is on everyones mind but the place we want to lose it most is our stomach, this adipose tissue (Adipose tissue, or fat, is an anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. otherwise known as fat).

Belly fat is often referred to as visceral fat. This “beer belly” is not a disease but a signal, sign and warning of diseases that could come. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity or metabolic syndrome.

This visceral fat is actually the most dangerous to your body because it makes itself a convenient source of energy for vital organs because they are so close to them. The chemicals in these fat cells are dangerous because not only are they larger but they also release chemicals and hormones leading to an increased risk of cancer, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis and many other metabolic imbalances. This fat is located beneath the stomach muscles which makes it hard to get rid of, but there are ways that are proven to work.

An easy for some but maybe not so easy for other people is to stay away from fast food. It is easy to think that just one time won’t hurt but one time turns into another and another. Fast food is full of saturated fat and triglycerides. This lands on right on your stomach when you’re trying to lose it you want to say away from foods that will add to it. Fast food is also processed food and processed food is just bad for you around. If you really want to cut down belly fat eating the weight kind fat is crucial. Instead of saturated fat add polyunsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats are found in certain types of fish and nuts and another plus is their anti-inflammatory potential that will actually help you reduce belly fat.

There are several foods that can also help you optimize body wait and burn that belly fat, one which is all. Almonds are full of polyunsaturated and mono unsaturated fats. These are the kind that you want to eat because they help to eliminate that visceral fat through cholesterol balancing and anti-inflammatory properties. They also contain high amounts of fiber, which will keep you for a longer, and magnesium which is good for many things. Another high fiber food Full of key amino acids are avocados. This is a great food that you really want to eat.

Add to this cucumbers, low-calorie highly nutritional and packed with fiber, minerals, and essential vitamins, cucumbers help to speed up Weight loss without any fat. Now if you put some vinegar on there you’re really winning. It’s believed that the assets and vinegar stimulate proteins and your body that help burn that unwanted belly fat.

Try adding some exercise to your daily routine. Stress is directly related to cortisol levels and cortisol levels are directly related to visceral fat and exercise is a great way to reduce stress. Take at least 20 minutes each day to exercise. Living a sedentary lifestyle will lower your metabolism and the psychological effects including stress, messed up cortisol levels, weight gain and guilt will work on you in a bad way. No matter what you are doing it is really easy to add in a bit of exercise. Park further away and walk, do squats or run in place during commercials when watching television or skip the elevator and take the stairs. It will eventually become a good habit!

Getting enough sleep is so important to your health, and losing that belly fat. However sleeping in on the weekends can actually add to your belly fat. How much sleep should you get? Six hours at least but not more than nine is the best amount for health and fat loss.

This one will do so much for you, cut out starches. Many starches are empty calories that add to belly fat. What are starches? Potatoes, breads, pasta, rice and beans all contribute to belly fat, try some nuts instead!

Don’t eat the same foods every day at the same time, change it up a bit. Changing it up with new foods will keep your metabolism flexible and responsive. Think healthy! Stay away from high sugar and high fat foods.

Belly fat doesn’t have to stay, you get to choose what you do with your body and what you put in your mouth! Choose to lose!

resources

https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/adipose_tissue.htm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2820143/"%20%5Ct%20"