Tummy fat is a problem that plagues 5 of every 10 people, according to a recent health department estimate, the report further adds that most cardiac arrests, strokes, diabetic and pressure related deaths have occurred owing to badly handled tummy fat. It is therefore an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Even a small flab that is not dealt with in time can result in a huge belly that might require surgical procedures to do away with.
Here are 10 workable solutions for losing tummy fat:
- Combine cardio vascular and strength training exercises. Stomach crunches and abdominal exercises can come in the second part of the work out
- Drink a glass of water every one hour during the day. Water aids metabolism hence fat burning is faster
- Eat right by introducing healthier snacks such as fresh vegetables, sprouts and fruits in the diet, eat small but frequent meals. Avoid oily and fatty stuff on a daily basis and watch what you eat at night
- Stock the kitchen with healthier foods
- Walk, cycle, swim, dance or do some rigorous physical activity for at least 15-20 minuets everyday or keep aside 45 minute workouts for a minimum of 5 days in a week
- De-stress at least once in a month. Hit a spa, go trekking or take a day off to spend on a hobby. This is critical as stress hormones interfere with the metabolism of the body and make losing tummy fat a real challenge
- Eat well planned, home cooked food as this cuts out unnecessary fat retention triggers caused by preservatives added in food from outside
- Sleep for a minimum of 7-8 hours a day. Lack of sleep results in the release of the hormone Cortisol which increases stress and impairs the fat burning process
- Keep away from emotional triggers – emotions such as anger, frustration, grief and deprivation can cause most people to binge and also releases unnecessary stress hormones
- Keep at it – it is critical to sustain all efforts made in the direction of losing tummy fat. If one lets go of the efforts after a point, all the progress made is lost. Rewarding oneself with non-food incentives make a world of difference in motivating one to lose tummy fat
Nothing is impossible in this world with the right attitude and sustained efforts, least of all losing tummy fat.