How Do You Lose Belly Fat?

By Alex Assoune

Are you looking to burn excess fat from your stomach area? I know the feeling! I have been struggling with problem for years. But fear not, it is possible with the right method.

With the perfect diet and exercise program for you, you too can trim down and tone your body. Belly fat leads to health issues and might make you feel uncomfortable. It is best to get rid of it naturally though and aim for long term and sustainable results.

Weight loss must be approached in a sustainable and natural way. This guarantees that you burn excess calories the healthy way. Plus, it leads to long lasting results. It is not necessary to cut down the amount of calories you eat drastically. I highly advise against it. You don't have to do cardiovascular exercise for hours either.

With the right method, the process is much more enjoyable. Visceral fat among your abdomen and organs is difficult to lose. It might be caused by unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, high level of stress, and hormone imbalances.

Belly fat is one of the hardest fat storage to eliminate. It usually is the last bit of fat that the body holds on to. But starving yourself or surgery is not a solution either. Instead, here are the best ways to lose belly fat naturally.

A yoga class

Try out yoga! Yoga is a great exercise. It combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana). Regular yoga practice will keep you fit and healthy naturally. Practicing yoga reduces belly fat and risk of high blood pressure. You have to pick a practice that is intense enough and can improve your strength, stamina, metabolism and calorie burning rate.

Whole body training

To lose belly fat effectively, focus on losing weight in your whole body. Targeting only the abdominal region does not provide consistent results. Find a complete body workout that you enjoy doing instead. It will boosts your metabolism and energy levels.

New eating habits

This might just be the most difficult to do! But adopting healthy eating habits is crucial. Eat more fiber, more fruits and vegetables. In general you want to choose whole foods to replace processed foods. You might have to cook more and eat more often at home. But whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds are best to lose belly fat. Keep avoid processed and packaged foods and you will see results in no time! These contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat and are not so good for your health.

Try out coconut oil

A good portion of fat in required to stay healthy, But it is better to eat fat from the right sources! Prefer coconut oil for example. It is one of the healthiest fats you can eat.

Eliminate alcohol

This is a good one. Try reducing your drug and alcohol consumption. For lasting results, you want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, where drinking sugary beverages doesn't occur often if at all.

Get rid of fatigue and stress

High levels of fatigue and stress often lead to the body storing excess amount of fat in your belly. As much as possible, try to get better deep sleep to feel well rested in the morning. Feel rejuvenated to find the will to exercise more and change your habits. Try to avoid stressful situations as well. Keep a quiet mind and think positively!

Drink water

Drinking plenty of water is crucial to stay hydrated. Try to ramp up how much water you drink on a daily basis. It will facilitate your digestion. The elimination of toxins from your body will be boosted as well. Avoid sugary drinks and coffee. Prefer green tea. This will improve your overall health.

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About the Author: Alex Assoune

Alex Assoune (MS) is a global health and environmental advocate. He founded Panaprium to inspire others with conscious living, ethical, and sustainable fashion. Alex has worked in many countries to address social and environmental issues. He speaks three languages and holds two Master of Science degrees in Engineering from SIGMA and IFPEN schools.