Let's face it, nobody likes a fat stomach. Belly fat is the number one complaint among people looking to improve their bodies. Thanks to too much misinformation, people often embark on an endless journey of crunches and sit-ups. This is NOT the answer. You need a full body approach to fitness and health in order to get the results you want, a nice flat belly.
The stomach area is often the last hiding ground for fat but it doesn't have to be that way. Does a lean midsection and tight flat abs seem like just a dream? Follow these 3 steps and you will be on your way to a flat stomach in no time.
1) Eat your fruits and vegetables. I'm sure you've heard it before but are you doing it? When it comes to losing fat, including that stubborn stomach fat, fruits and vegetables provide your body with lots of nutrition and not alot of calories which is key. Most fruits and vegetables are also high in fiber and help to keep you full. The other great thing about eating fruit and vegetables is the ease in which we digest them so that you feel lean and clean after eating instead of bloated and heavy. Avoid canned fruits and vegetables and stick to fresh or frozen.
2) Workout Consistently - This does not mean spending hour upon hour in the gym, quite the opposite, your workouts should be efficient and effective. Focus on the quality of your workout and not the quantity and be consistent. I can not stress this enough - Consistency is the number one difference between people who lose fat and keep it off and those who don't!
3) Decrease Portions and Increase Meals - To be honest, chances are your portions are probably too big. Most people's are. Thanks to distorted portions in restaurants and 'all you can eat' buffets, we've lost sight of just how much we really need to eat. It is really no surprise that most people are carrying around stubborn stomach fat. Experiment with smaller portions in order to retrain your stomach and your eyes to a more rational portion size. Eating smaller portions also allows you to eat more often which is great for your metabolism and for burning fat.
You did not get a fat stomach overnight. Be patient and consistent with these three steps and you will be well on your way to a nice flat stomach.
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Barry Lovelace is an internationally recognized personal trainer and fitness professional. Visit his website BarryLovelace.com and get a FREE Ebook 'How To Juggle Your Health and Fitness' along with other great health and fitness tips.
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