Let’s be honest…quick fixes will not yield a flat tummy! It takes consistency and implementing the 8 things below:
- Moderate your alcohol intake: Alcohol increases excess fat storage around the waistline.
- Reduce stress: Stress can make you gain belly fat by triggering the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. Cortisol also increases the appetite.
- Eat a high protein diet: Increases the release of the fullness which decreases appetite and promotes fullness. Protein also raises your metabolic rate and helps you to retain muscle mass during weight loss.
- Move your body: You need the combination of cardio and strength training to reduce belly fat.
- Reduce refined carbs: Refined carbs turn straight to sugar and sticks to the waistline.
- Get plenty of rest: Studies show that not getting enough sleep may be linked to a higher risk of increased belly fat.
- Increase fiber: Fiber slows down digestion making you feel full.
- Limit sugary drinks and sodas: These are high in sugar so guess what? You guessed it! Sticks to the waistline!
Tracking your food intake is also an effective mechanism for reducing belly fat. This holds you accountable for what you put into your body!
Changing your lifestyle for the long term is the key to losing your belly fat and keeping it off.
