With the Holidays almost behind us, I breathe a sign of relieve because I can get back on schedule and stop cheating.....oh come on, like I know I am not the only one that cheats and eats more than their fair share during the holidays. Today's post talks about losing that belly fat you gained for good. Hey I am for that count me in.
Lose Belly Fat For Good
Belly fat is a cause of concern for millions around the world, and with right reason. Studies have shown people with tummies overflowing with belly fat are at a greater risk of developing heart disease, cancer and many others. However, this 'pandemic' can be greatly curbed if you make a pledge to follow an apt nutrition and fitness regimen. This regimen should be geared to improving overall fitness, rather than just focusing on a particular body part. If you are getting panicky about becoming a replica of the Laughing Buddha, follow these steps to beat the flab and say adios to bloated bellies for good:
Maintain a balanced diet: And by that, I mean eat everything in moderation. Crash diets and popping diet pills have an adverse affect on your metabolism. The body needs ample nourishment from the right foods to keep itself healthy and free of disease. To begin losing belly fat start with some obvious villains such as trans fats (doughnuts, French fries, cream cookies, butter and candy bars) and high fructose corn syrup. These processed food substitutes wreck havoc on your quest for less belly fat. By reading labels you will become and expect at recognizing these culprits. Consume monounsaturated fats found in avocados, dark chocolate, nuts (raw almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds) and olive oil. In addition to omega 3 oils - flaxseed, hempseeds, fish oil, instead.
That said, indulge in your favorite foods once in a while, but keep your focus on less sugar, processed foods and more belly fat fighting cruciferous vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and Cabbage), Citrus fruits, red raspberries and white meat. The effects of eating fatty, refined foods tend to show most around your tummy area, so always start with the food you put in your mouth.
Follow a comprehensive exercise plan: The common mistake people make while losing belly fat is solely focusing on the stomach region (abs only) without paying any attention to their other body parts. This short sided approach just doing ab work such as crunches will yield no results. You must get your entire body working to lose fat, especially belly fat.
Aerobic/ cardio exercises works wonders for overall weight loss (belly fat) when combined with 'resistance training', because these workouts burn more calories than a plain sit up/crunches ab routine. Remember to combine workouts, vary intensity and change your exercises to get optimum results. As a trainer of world class boxer I have had to make adjustments ever 3 weeks because your body gets used to a set routine, it becomes harder to lose belly fat. Getting a strong functional core should also be a high priority. This will ensure stabilization of the spine and reduce back injuries.
Look to Bruce Lee for inspiration: Before you get jittery and think everyone here should strive to become as lean as the guy, relax. Lee had the best 'abs' back in his day, simply because he had perfected the 'art' of developing them. He concentrated on a set of specific exercises such as waist twists, side bends, leaning twists; sit up twists and leg raises to ensure there was not a shred of fat around his waistline- while also eating very healthy. He was a leader and looked the part. I was infatuated with him as a youngster growing up. He looked like an abdominal 'god'.
He advocated doing just about 2-3 of these exercises per day and tensing up your abdomen muscles as you curl your body, starting with raising your head first and then your chest before easing up again, Tightening your stomach muscles in short bursts while you work on your tummy makes it much more effective to ensure a firm and functional waistline. Although abdominal/core routines have blossomed in the from new studies over the past 10 years Bruce Lee was defiantly a head of his time.
Weight loss is more mental than physical: As with any goal you set your sights on, you must fine tune your mind first and discipline yourself before you go out there and strive to achieve something. Train yourself to take on the challenges involved with weight loss; don't give up if you don't see results immediately or are just plain fed up of exercising because you get lazy in the long run.
Exercise control over your body (mind over matter), resist temptation for the most part and pat yourself on the back when you realize you have lost even an inch around your waist. Encourage yourself, because no one can do that for you unless you have taken that first step.
With these few simple, but crucial tips to abolish belly fat, you will be on the right track. Start slow, and then build up your exercises once you are more confident of going further. Don't set unrealistic expectations for yourself, because that will only bog you down mentally. Concentrate on an overall long term goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle first before you tone up specific areas of your body- in that way, you won't get lazy once you have achieved your short term objective.
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David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditioning Coach and holds multiple certifications including three from the prestigious C.H.E.K. Institute: Level II Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiologist, Golf Biomechanic, and Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Plus he is also the author of the popular selling e book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs," which teaches you how to develop a ripped abdominal region. Visit his site at http://www.flattenyourabs.net/
Linda Turner specializes in Administrative Consulting and Transcription Services, she is looking to partner with Authors, Coaches, Writers and Speakers etc. She is the President/Owner of The Business Secretary/Transcription Services, http://www.thebusinesssecretary.com Contact her today or visit her website, she is ready to handle your Administrative and Transcription needs.
Lose Belly Fat For Good
Belly fat is a cause of concern for millions around the world, and with right reason. Studies have shown people with tummies overflowing with belly fat are at a greater risk of developing heart disease, cancer and many others. However, this 'pandemic' can be greatly curbed if you make a pledge to follow an apt nutrition and fitness regimen. This regimen should be geared to improving overall fitness, rather than just focusing on a particular body part. If you are getting panicky about becoming a replica of the Laughing Buddha, follow these steps to beat the flab and say adios to bloated bellies for good:
Maintain a balanced diet: And by that, I mean eat everything in moderation. Crash diets and popping diet pills have an adverse affect on your metabolism. The body needs ample nourishment from the right foods to keep itself healthy and free of disease. To begin losing belly fat start with some obvious villains such as trans fats (doughnuts, French fries, cream cookies, butter and candy bars) and high fructose corn syrup. These processed food substitutes wreck havoc on your quest for less belly fat. By reading labels you will become and expect at recognizing these culprits. Consume monounsaturated fats found in avocados, dark chocolate, nuts (raw almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds) and olive oil. In addition to omega 3 oils - flaxseed, hempseeds, fish oil, instead.
That said, indulge in your favorite foods once in a while, but keep your focus on less sugar, processed foods and more belly fat fighting cruciferous vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and Cabbage), Citrus fruits, red raspberries and white meat. The effects of eating fatty, refined foods tend to show most around your tummy area, so always start with the food you put in your mouth.
Follow a comprehensive exercise plan: The common mistake people make while losing belly fat is solely focusing on the stomach region (abs only) without paying any attention to their other body parts. This short sided approach just doing ab work such as crunches will yield no results. You must get your entire body working to lose fat, especially belly fat.
Aerobic/ cardio exercises works wonders for overall weight loss (belly fat) when combined with 'resistance training', because these workouts burn more calories than a plain sit up/crunches ab routine. Remember to combine workouts, vary intensity and change your exercises to get optimum results. As a trainer of world class boxer I have had to make adjustments ever 3 weeks because your body gets used to a set routine, it becomes harder to lose belly fat. Getting a strong functional core should also be a high priority. This will ensure stabilization of the spine and reduce back injuries.
Look to Bruce Lee for inspiration: Before you get jittery and think everyone here should strive to become as lean as the guy, relax. Lee had the best 'abs' back in his day, simply because he had perfected the 'art' of developing them. He concentrated on a set of specific exercises such as waist twists, side bends, leaning twists; sit up twists and leg raises to ensure there was not a shred of fat around his waistline- while also eating very healthy. He was a leader and looked the part. I was infatuated with him as a youngster growing up. He looked like an abdominal 'god'.
He advocated doing just about 2-3 of these exercises per day and tensing up your abdomen muscles as you curl your body, starting with raising your head first and then your chest before easing up again, Tightening your stomach muscles in short bursts while you work on your tummy makes it much more effective to ensure a firm and functional waistline. Although abdominal/core routines have blossomed in the from new studies over the past 10 years Bruce Lee was defiantly a head of his time.
Weight loss is more mental than physical: As with any goal you set your sights on, you must fine tune your mind first and discipline yourself before you go out there and strive to achieve something. Train yourself to take on the challenges involved with weight loss; don't give up if you don't see results immediately or are just plain fed up of exercising because you get lazy in the long run.
Exercise control over your body (mind over matter), resist temptation for the most part and pat yourself on the back when you realize you have lost even an inch around your waist. Encourage yourself, because no one can do that for you unless you have taken that first step.
With these few simple, but crucial tips to abolish belly fat, you will be on the right track. Start slow, and then build up your exercises once you are more confident of going further. Don't set unrealistic expectations for yourself, because that will only bog you down mentally. Concentrate on an overall long term goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle first before you tone up specific areas of your body- in that way, you won't get lazy once you have achieved your short term objective.
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David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditioning Coach and holds multiple certifications including three from the prestigious C.H.E.K. Institute: Level II Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiologist, Golf Biomechanic, and Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Plus he is also the author of the popular selling e book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs," which teaches you how to develop a ripped abdominal region. Visit his site at http://www.flattenyourabs.net/
Linda Turner specializes in Administrative Consulting and Transcription Services, she is looking to partner with Authors, Coaches, Writers and Speakers etc. She is the President/Owner of The Business Secretary/Transcription Services, http://www.thebusinesssecretary.com Contact her today or visit her website, she is ready to handle your Administrative and Transcription needs.
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