Saturday, November 29, 2008

Belly Fat, What Causes It and How to Get Rid Of It

By Ricardo d Argence

There are many, many people that struggle with their weight everyday. A lot of people are experiencing the same thing. A flat belly signals that your body is healthy.

When looking to shed belly fat there are no miracles but there are some blasting tips for loosing those stubborn inches. Before beginning, it is vital that you are aware of the causes so that you are not left to guess and speculate about why you have suffered with belly fat.

It is a common belief that those who drink a lot of alcohol have a lot of belly fat as many alcoholics do. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. One cannot blame alcohol as the sole cause of fat in this region. All in all, it is the total calories consumed which count. If you eat too many extra calories they will end up stored as belly fat.

There are another factors like stress and lack of exercise. Many times stress can contribute to the presence of fats. Your body have so mechanism in that it secrete the cortisol enzymes that stimulated the liver to release the sugar in your body but that is not needed to your body. Stress also tends to make us eat more. Lack of exercise lowers the body's metabolism is one of the reason on the other hand. Most of us fall here and we easily take these fates.

Thyroid disorders and genes factor into a person's belly weight as well. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. The thyroids enzymes are the enzymes are the big impacts since like a cruise control and aslo it keep our body's metabolism running in the right speeds. It's the same with hereditary factors.

You can still do something about it, no matter what's the cause of your belly fat. In the next lines you'll find some tips to burn your belly fat.

You should investigate why you eat and how you eat. Cutting down on your intake of processed food, fast food and junk food will cut your calorie intake dramatically. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. Instead of doing this you should eat fresh fruit, home cooked meals containing fiber, lean fat, protein and a wide range of grain products.

For regular exercise to be effective it does not need to be difficult but steady and routine. It is important to start an exercise program gradually rather than overwork yourself from the get go. You can play tennis or swim to substitute.

Most important you will find that lifestyle changes will help you a lot. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. It is also important to take some time to wind up. Everyone needs some relaxation in their life.

You must realize that results cannot be expected to take place immediately. Even though it is doubtful that there are any quick fixes, it's still worth it in the end.

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