Belly fat is the most stubborn fat to remove from your body when you are trying to lose weight. In order to get a six pack or to go beyond and actually get an eight pack, you hve to really work hard. We all know that you have to get off of the couch and exercise. But you have to exercise your mind so that you are disciplined in your diet choices, too.
About 75% of successful belly fat loss is diet. You have to eat the right porportion of protein and carbohydrates every two hours. You should 6 small meals per day. Each meal should have about 25 grams of protein and 50 grams of carbs. The smaller meals should have 15 grams of protein and 30 grams of carbs. Do not get rid of carbs completely because if you do, you will gain weight as soon as you reintroduce carbs into your diet.
And you must drink a lot of water to flush out your system. Water helps your filter systems such as your liver, kidneys and colon rid your body’s waste. Also, it helps you feel fuller.
Another important part of losing belly fat that most diets never cover is that you have to eat plenty of fiber. Did you know that the average 35 year old American has about 10 to 15 pounds of undigested food in their colon? Yes. It is stuck on the colon walls because the American eater does not eat enough fiber nor drink enough water to push food through their system. So it remains trapped inside the colon toxifying one’s body. I suggest that you try to eat about 30 grams of fiber per day. You can take fiber capsules, use psyllium powder, or eat fiber rich foods.
Of course, exercise is important, too. The goal is to increase your metabolism rate. Instead of thinking about your abs all of the time, focus on increasing your metabolism. And here is how it is done. First of all, you must get 20 minutes of cardio six days a week. You must perform strength training to increase your muscle development at least two days per week. And you should stretch 7 days a week. Basically if done correctly, you will only spend 45 minutes per day in the gym for six days. On the seventh day, you only stretch and you can do that at home just after awakening in the morning and before going to bed. You need to do this for 12 weeks.
By following this, you will lose about 20 pounds in 12 weeks and increase your metabolism. You will also increase your muscle mass which is where you will see that six pack (or eight pack) and you will lose a tremendous amount of fat replacing it with lean body mass.
So to recap, eat six times a day and include protein. Drink plenty of water. Increase your fiber intake. Do cardio regularly. Incorporate strength training and stretch daily.
Losing belly fat is achievable for anyone who exercises discipline.
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