Thursday, April 17, 2008

How Can I Lose Belly Fat?

The question on many people's mind, especially this time of year, is "how can I lose belly fat"? Shedding the fat and getting cover model abs may not be as difficult as you might think. A common approach is going on a diet, but starving your body slows down your metabolism and often leads to additional weight gain...it's true!. And doing countless ab crunches won't do a thing unless you eat a healthy diet - very different from dieting. So again, how can I lose belly fat?

There are 3 important factors to follow to help you achieve your goal of a fit and trim mid-section:

1. Eat Right - First thing's first, you need to get rid of the layers of fat that is covering your abs. To do this you have to eat enough to preserve your muscle, but don't over eat so you put on fat. How? Fill up on proteins and vegetables, limit your dry carbohydrates (pasta, bread, rice) especially in the late afternoon or evening, and just as important, remember to eat fiber. Besides the obvious benefits of fiber, it also helps your body to better assimilate dietary fat.

2. Work Out Intensely - Choosing your cardio comes down to personal goals, personal preference, how important time efficiency is to you and--most important of all--what kind of results you're getting. There are many opinions about cardio, and many opinionated people. Well, there is no best cardio workout. All exercise is good exercise if it's burning calories, getting you results, and it's not injuring you. Stop over analyzing. Just get out there and burn calories, and if you're getting results, keep doing it! The more you burn, the more fat you lose, and the better your belly will look!

3. Perfect Posture - Yes, your posture plays a key role in how good (or bad) your belly looks. Just being aware of your posture, all day long, can make a difference. Here are 2 things you can do to help ensure you have a nice trim belly: (1) keep your abs taut throughout the day and (2) stand tall with your shoulders back and your abs drawn in. If you consistently keep your abs tight and drawn in, they will eventually stay firm even when relaxed. Try it!

The above 3 factors will certainly put you on the right track and help answer the question how can I lose belly fat. So eat right, work hard and stand up straight. Pretty simple.

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Dan has educated thousands of people on weight loss programs and healthy living. Get your free report at http://abs.burnfatforlife.com and start losing belly fat today.