Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Burning Belly Fat is Not Impossible!

By Ricardo d Argence

This time of year, everyone is resolving to lose weight especially those who have amassed a great deal of it around their waist. Belly fat is the bane of many a person's existence, it is stubborn and unsightly and seems like it will take an act of congress to remove it. The first step to take when wanting to burn belly fat is to understand what it is and why it is there, think of it as a know your enemy strategy.

The belly, for some people, is the first place that the fat will be stored. The fat around the midsection is the accumulation of visceral fat. People with this problem are commonly referred to as having an "apple" shape.

The problem with belly fat when opposed to other types is that it accumulates around the vital organs of the torso. Whereas other types are merely under the skin or interspersed between skeletal muscles.

Along with being, unattractive belly fat has been associated with serious health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or insulin resistance. Therefore, it is imperative to that a person take belly fat seriously.

There are many causes of belly fat accumulation. Check out the list below to see where you fall:

Menopause- Women tend to go through many changes during this period of their life. Weight gain is one of them and unfortunately, the belly tends to be its favorite place to store. Stress- This is a big contributor to belly fat. When you are stressed there is a hormone released called cortisol. Cortisol increases your energy by boosting glucose production, which in turn stimulates appetite increasing your caloric intake and this is converted to stored fat. Generally around the midsection so that it is readily available for the body to burn.

It makes sense that the junk food must go. High calorie foods that have little if any nutritional values are prime suspects in weight gain. Some other foods you should avoid are:

Candy bars, brownies, and soda. They have a high caloric value and little or no nutritional value.

Instead of all the sugar and carbohydrates, you will want to focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and proteins. For example instead of a bowl of sugary cereal for breakfast, you could consider this sample breakfast:

Whole grain toast, two poached eggs or bowl of oatmeal, small glass of orange juice, fruit of your choice.

It's impossible to really talk about weight loss without talking about one key aspect: the importance of regular exercise. Even 15 minutes a day walking at a brisk pace will show dramatic results.

The worst thing you can do for your body is to introduce pills and weight loss drugs. Most do not work and those that have any affect depend on harsh chemicals that increase heart rate or worse. The best plan is a balanced diet and simple exercise. - 14915

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