People used to have exercise, doing crunches until they are exhausted and dieting to the point of starvation. Despite of all these hard works, they just can’t seem to eliminate their belly fat. The idea was right but the way people took it is working against them. It’s true that the secret to getting rid of stomach flab is exercise and diet, but not in the way most people think.
The most effective way to eliminate belly fat is by burning it away, but the proper way to do this is by speeding up your metabolism. The best way to rev up your metabolism is with diet and exercise. Unfortunately many people think this means doing what was mentioned above; lots of sit ups/crunches and a calorie restricted diet, which leads to little fat loss, particularly around the belly.
One of the most misunderstood parts of any fat reduction program is the part your metabolism plays in the process and how diet and exercise affects it. In order for our body to function properly, there are certain demands that need to be met. Calories are the fuel that we get from the foods we eat. These calories are consumed by the body and used to either fuel the daily functions of the body or being stored for future energy needs as fat. We know what happens if we eat too much calories but what happens if we eat too few?
For many people, the answer can be surprising. As the body starved for calories it will actually begin to slow its own metabolism as it goes into starvation mode. It will collect every last calorie and add it to its existing fat stores. At the same time it will break down its lean muscle mass as a way of getting the energy it needs. The exact opposite of what you want to do when it comes to eliminating belly fat.
Here are the three things that you can do to speed up metabolism while at the same time reducing fat.
• This has to do with how healthy the food you eat is. The amount and type of calories have a large impact on how your body functions well. Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates, high in fiber and full of vitamins and minerals gives the body the nutrients it need to run at its optimum level. It takes more caloric energy to digest and process these types of foods then the refined and high sugar foods that line most supermarket shelves today.• Resistance Training – Lifting weights and adding lean muscle mass is a great way to not only increase your metabolism but also reshape your body from top to bottom. The more lean muscle mass you have the greater your metabolic rate even while at rest. It increases fat burn off during and after workout.
• Aerobic Exercise – Aerobic or cardio exercise when done together with a healthy diet and resistance training is the third step to any weight loss system. Find something you enjoy doing and make it a habit. Going for a walk everyday is a good way to get started.
If you seriously want to eliminate belly fat then you need to speed up your metabolism. By exercising and eating the right diet, you can soon be on your way to that firm flat belly you always wanted.
