In a world of smart homes, smartphones and self-driving cars, someone please Develop a weight loss button to press for instant facilitation? Hold that button down. Mike Ball, MD, MPH, ALMRo’s Director of Medical Content and Education and member of the Medical Professionals Board reveals 5 ways to melt bloat on autopilot.
Extra belly fat is like the guests you invited to dinner over and over had a lot of fun. don’t leave(You know exactly who we’re talking about!) Having extra weight on your gut is not only frustrating to look at, it’s also extremely unhealthy. Belly fat is more harmful than fat on other parts of the body.
Dr. Ball explains it this way: When most people think of body fat, it’s the subcutaneous fat that lies just below the skin. Subcutaneous fat is usually associated with a “pear-shaped” torso, he said.
However, visceral fat refers to “fat in the stomach”. It lies deep in the abdomen and surrounds the organs. Excess visceral fat is associated with having an “apple-shaped” body. “Visceral fat is detrimental to health and is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers,” says Dr. Bohl.
If you have belly fat ready to burn, start with these 5 super simple daily habits you can incorporate into your routine. It is very effective in melting away unwanted belly bulges.
First, it’s important to know that you can’t exercise to lose weight on a specific part of your body. Unfortunately, “spot reduction” is a myth. For example, your arm routine won’t make you lose arm fat. No matter what kind of training you do, it will help you burn calories and lose weight overall.
Dr. Bohl said: (For example, you can take a brisk walk during your work break or after dinner.) Strength training, the bigger your muscles, the more calories you’ll burn not only while you’re lifting weights, but over the long term. It’s the calories you burn throughout the day as part of your normal metabolic process.”
For melting belly bloat on autopilot, protein is your new BFF. In general, including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet is essential to see weight loss. However, based on research, Dr. Bohl adds: Proteins such as quinoa and soybeans. ”
One of the major secret sources of extra calories you might not even think of is alcohol. Mixed drinks have many additional calories, from alcohol to sugar additives.
“Studies suggest that alcohol consumption is associated with weight gain in the core, or abdomen. ,” says Dr. Ball.
Cortisol is the stress hormone associated with weight gain, Dr. Ball explains. Therefore, managing your stress levels is a great way to help avoid a bloated belly.
Dr. Bohl suggests: However, if you have chronic anxiety, it is important that it is properly evaluated by your healthcare provider. ”
It’s simple, if you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. Unfortunately, excess belly fat won’t go away quickly if you don’t go on a diet. One of the easiest ways to decide on a diet and stick to it is meal planning.
Dr. Bohl explains: For example, low-calorie foods such as baby carrots and celery can be kept in the refrigerator for snacking.
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