Most Effective Methods on How to Lose Your Stomach Fat
Ok… if you’re anything like me, you’ve been trying all the ‘fads’ around how to lose stomach fat but still haven’t found fat loss techniques which give you long term results. And here’s just a short list of the techniques I’ve tried, none of which gave me the long term results I wanted.
- Fat Loss Pills
- Fat Loss Machines & hours of abdominal exercises
- Acai Berry Diet, Grapefruit Diet, Green Tea Diet
- Hollywood Diet
- Atkins Diet
- Cabbage Soup Diet
- All sorts of cardio workouts
- And too many more ‘fads’ to mention
But wouldn’t you like to achieve results like the people in the picture below? And in doing so still eat most of your favorite foods.
Well you’ll be glad to hear that today there are lots of stomach fat-loss techniques which are very very effective, not only at helping you burn off lots of fat, but keeping it off your belly long term too.
The problem with lots of the fat/weight loss fads is they are not designed to help fire up your metabolism to a point where your body can burn lots more fat.
So throughout my site you will find lots of great information on fat loss and I also include a number of reviews around some of the most powerful fat loss programs you should try today. These fat loss programs were initially recommended to me by a Dr. nutritionist friend of mine and they all are based around similar powerful fat loss techniques.
Basics of How To Lose Belly Fat
Understanding how much calories in a pound of fat.
It still amazes me that so many people don’t know how many people are in a pound of fat.
So if you want to lose 2 pounds of fat per week, without doing any exercise, then you’ll need to reduce your calorie intake by 7,000 calories. That’s it!
Of course if you supplemented your diet by eating less with lots of exercise you do not have to cut your calorie intake by as much, because you can burn some of those calories through exercise. And obviously some exercises burn more calories than others, so it’s imperative to do the ‘right’ kind of exercises which not only help you burn calories but also help to increase your metabolism too, for even great fat loss.
Find out more here on how many calories you need to eat per day to lose weight.
Eat little and often
One of the main problems with the more traditional fat/weight loss programs is that they still emphasize calorie controlled diet but still sticking to eating the same amount of standard meals i.e. 3 per day.
The latest generation fat loss programs place more emphasis on eating little and often i.e. eat 6 smaller meals per day, with a 2-3 hour interval between each meal. 
This makes so much sense as your body is not suffering any peaks and troughs of feeling hungry.
But more importantly the net result of this eating plan is that it boosts your metabolism because the digestive process burns calories as heat is given off. So, the more often you eat, the more your metabolism is fired up to aid in the belly fat loss.
So in contrary to what you may think it’s important that you eat regularly on a super efficient fat loss program. A sample meal plan is:
- Breakfast
- Mid-morning snack
- Lunch
- Mid-afternoon snack
- Dinner
- Evening snack
What to avoid eating?
Of course there’s no point in trying to lose stomach fat if you’re eating all the wrong foods. The problem is that we are bombarded each day in magazines and TV with adverts for lots of foods that claim to be ‘healthy’.
These healthy foods are normally sold to us as:
- low in fat
- low in salt
- low in sugar
Let’s take ‘low in fat’ as an example. It’s highly likely that in order to claim it is ‘low in fat’ the makers will still be adding lots of carbohydrates which themesleves can be even more harmful to a fat loss program. And a lot of the time they are taking out ‘good’ fats which is even worse as these good fats can also help to suppress your appetitie.
In fact where possible you should always eat the ‘full fat’ versions of most products as they contain the most natural ingredients and when eaten in moderation can still help you lose fat.
So don’t take all the ‘low fat’, ‘low sugar’, ‘low in salt’ claims at face value. Start educating yourself on how to lose stomach fat by questioning more about these food makers are telling you.
Fat busting foods you should eat
When it comes to the ‘right’ kind of foods to eat I think we all know that foods like candy/sweets, cakes and generally any food that contain a lot of processed carbohydrates are not the best foods to eat for fat loss around your stomach.
The following is a comprehensive list of the foods that you should start adding to your list of the best fat-busting foods to eat. These foods help to fire up your metabolism for even greater fat loss.
| Fruit & Nuts | Vegetables | Proteins | Herbs & Spices | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberries | Cabbage | Beef | Garlic | Yoghurt |
| Apples | Broccoli | Chicken | Cayenne | Olive Oil |
| Raspberries | Asparagus | Lamb | Dill | Spelt |
| Strawberries | Cucumber | Tuna | Cumin | Apple Cider Vinegar |
| Peaches | Kale | Salmon | Cinnamon | Flax Seeds |
| Almonds | Tomatoes | Eggs | Coriander | Flaxseed Oil |
| - | Watercress | Whey Protein | Cloves | Sweet Potatoes |
| - | Zucchini | - | Ginger | Water |
What to drink
You won’t be surprised to learn that Water should be your No.1 drink during any fat loss program. Try and drink from 6-12 glasses water per day.
But why drink so much water?
It can help reduce fat. Your kidneys need water to help filter out impurities and waste products from your body. If they don’t have enough water their workload is passed to the liver. And as one of the livers’ functions is to metabolize stored fat it cannot do this job efficiently if it’s taking on kidney functions too. So it’s important that you drink as much water as possible to ensure the kidneys do their job properly.
Stops fluid retention. Your body will store up water when you don’t give it enough in the first place. What happens when you don’t drink enough water is the body goes into a survival mode and starts storing water, which can result in swollen feet, hands and legs. And this fluid retention can also affect your metabolism.
The most effective fat loss programs
The information above is what I’ve learned, and successfully put into practice, from the latest selection of super fat loss techniques which uses a combination of controlled eating coupled with weight and Interval Training that fires up your metabolism to give you the most effective fat loss results.
Lots of these ‘next generation’ techniques have come from the muscle building industry and it’s no small surprise that the cross over has been so effective.
Have you ever wondered how those ‘ripped’ models get rid of so much stomach fat?
Well some of the same techniques that these people use have now made their way into the mainstream fat loss market and throughout my site you’ll see lots of examples of how effective these 21st century fat loss programs can be.
For example click on the links below to see ‘before and after’ photos of just a few of these extreme fat loss programs. You will then appreciate that learning how to lose belly fat ‘the right way’ can give you truly amazing fat loss reults.
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How to Lose Belly Fat by Getting Motivated
Often, the most difficult part about learning how to lose belly fat is finding the motivation to get going. So, here are a few ways that you can start leading a more healthy lifestyle and achieve your fat loss goals:
- Decide why you want to lose your belly fat. Is it because of health reasons? Is it purely so that you can become more confident in yourself? Or maybe you just want to look good in your swimwear. Whatever your personal reasons may be, you’ll need to identify them in order to begin setting goals. Goals will allow for you to stay motivated and have something to work towards.
- Keep your goals manageable. If you want to lose 8 pounds in a month, then set a goal of losing 2 pounds per week. This will enable you to not become discouraged or overwhelmed by setting a goal that is difficult to achieve. Or, instead of keeping track of the weight you’ve lost, simply set a goal of walking a certain amount of times per week or working out for a predetermined amount of time each day. Then, slowly but surely, increase your fitness goals.
- Ease into your new routine. Keep in mind that getting started with a fat loss program will take time to get used to, and you probably won’t see drastic results overnight. So, don’t try to do too much at once and focus on working out safely rather than going all out right away. You should start slow and ease yourself into your new routine. You might want to try getting up earlier or going out for a walk during your lunch break. These small changes can prevent you from feeling overwhelmed by your new program, and keep you motivated. For some extra motivation, ask a few friends or co-workers to form a group for some additional support.
- Track your progress. You’ll need to alter your way of thinking and your outlook if you want to truly change your lifestyle. Staying motivated means much more than just making yourself get up and get going. A great way to achieve this is to keep track of your progress, using a notebook or journal. Include changes that you’ve noticed since you began your fat loss routine. For instance, make notes, or even take regular pictures so you can log all the physical changes along the way. Looking back or reflecting upon these small changes can make a world of difference when it comes to motivating yourself.
