How to Get Rid of Belly Fat
Everyone has some belly fat and it is completely normal. You could have abs and still have some belly fat. However, too much belly fat can affect your health. With our sedentary lifestyle, an increase in fat is common, especially around the abdominal area. When we gain too much weight, our body starts storing fat in unusual areas of the body. Fat starts getting deposited into the organs and around the heart. Belly fat isn’t only a hindrance in getting the perfect abs but also can be harmful to our body.
Visceral fat is a type of fat that provides cushioning around the organs but too much of it can put you at major risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. Even thin people can have too much visceral fat. Visceral fat can depend on genes but also on the kind of lifestyle you lead and how active you are. (Collins, 2014)
Four easy ways to cut down visceral fat and improve your overall health are:
- Exercise or Activity: Vigorous activity or exercise burns visceral fat. It is advised to get at least 30 minutes of exercise, 5 times a week. Cardio is an effective way of increasing your heartbeat and burning calories, making it a great way to lose belly fat. The frequency and duration of your exercise along with the intensity of the workout matters. It is not necessary to go to the gym. Playing a sport, going for a walk or a jog or even dancing counts, as long as you lead an active life. (Collins, 2014)
- Follow a Diet: A healthy diet helps reduce belly fat. Consuming more soluble fibre that absorbs water promotes weight loss. It may also decrease the number of calories absorbed by the body. A protein-rich diet also helps stay more full and improves the metabolic rate. Avoiding trans fat, sugary foods, cutting down on refined carbohydrates is also recommended to maintain a healthy diet and contributes to weight loss. Replacing refined carbs with unprocessed starchy carbs may help reduce belly fat and improve metabolism. (Khan, 2020)
- Sleep Well: Getting good sleep helps maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies suggest that people who got 6-7 hours of sleep gained less visceral fat over 5 years than those who slept less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours. (Collins, 2014)
- Reduce Stress Levels: Stress triggers the adrenal glands to release cortisol, which is known to increase appetite and drive abdominal fat storage. Reduce your stress levels by opting for relieving activities like practising yoga, meditation or relaxing by spending more time with friends or simply unwinding. (Khan, 2020)
With a busy and sedentary lifestyle, it gets difficult to manage proper exercise, a balanced diet and proper sleep. Managing stress levels is especially challenging during a pandemic. But it is essential to take care of yourself and maintain a healthy body along with a healthy mind. There are alternative and easier methods to lose fat and lead a healthy life.
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Works Cited
Collins, Sonya. “How To Lose Belly Fat – 4 Tips for a Flatter Stomach.” WebMD, WebMD, 20 Mar. 2014, www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1.
Khan, Nizam. “20 Effective Ways to Lose Belly Weight.” Healthline, Healthline, 2020, www.healthline.com/nutrition/20-tips-to-lose-belly-fat.