Saturday, January 24, 2009

Belly Fat, Why Does it Happen?

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.

Most of us would think that alcohol is the main cause of having belly fats due to the fact that alcoholics have big bellies. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. But alcohol is not the only culprit for belly fats, in fact, the true contributor is the amount of calories that you take in each day. Extra calories will just end up being stored in your belly as fats.

Other factors are stress and lack of exercise. You may not notice it, but stress is really something that gets those fats to pop up. It causes our body to secrete cortisol, which causes the liver to release extra sugar that is not needed by our body. Stress also tends to make us eat more. On the other hand, lack of exercise lowers the body's metabolism. This is where most of us fall and we easy plunge into these perils.

Two things that seem to be a knock off for belly fats are thyroid disorders and hereditary factors. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. Our thyroids have a big impact since it is like a cruise control that keeps our body's metabolism running at the right speed. Same is true with hereditary factor.

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.

The way you eat, perhaps is the very first thing that you should address. It is important to avoid processed, fast, and junk foods as they are very high in calories. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. A better choice for a healthy diet are fresh fruits and home cook meals high in fiber, lean fat, protein and whole grains.

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.

What can help you even more are modifications of your current lifestyle. Do not overlook this. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. You also need to spend a while not feeling stressed.

We may be living in a fast paced world but don't be drastic about getting results overnight. There are probably no quick fixes but it's worth it in the long run.

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