Belly fat is the most difficult to lose, and is probably just that spot hanging around when you’ve gotten rid of the excess fat on other parts of the body. It is also a very obvious part of the body, and so many people don’t really find it comfortable walking around with a bulgy belly.
You also can’t ignore this fat, because it is known as the visceral fat that wraps around the organs and can increase your risks of some health defects. This kind of fat also churns out stress hormones and inflammatory substances, which affects the body’s production of insulin, leading to illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Belly fat may be stubborn, but you can make losing it much easier by following these proven ways.
1. Eat more protein
You probably have eaten lots of protein to reach this stage you’re in right now, but the belly fat won’t still go? Now, you have to consciously eat more protein, like you really mean it. Protein will help you to build muscles and enable your body to shed more fat. Examples of protein rich foods include meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds, which contains many other nutrients that benefit the health. You can also add organic whey protein to your smoothies, meals, or snacks, to make it much easier to get adequate protein. A study found that obese women who followed a diet for 8 weeks that had about 30% protein, lost more fat, including belly fat, compared to those who had a lesser percentage of protein in their diet.
2. Try yoga
Yoga has been shown to help reduce stubborn belly fat, as it helps to boost metabolism and strengthen the core. A 16-week study on postmenopausal women in 2012, who tried yoga, found that these women had reductions in visceral fat. Some yoga poses to work this trick includes: Cobra Posture (Bhujang asana), Bow Posture (Dhanurasana), Pontoon Posture (Naukasana), Board (Kumbhakasana), and Wind Easing Posture (Pavanamukthasana).
3. Drink green tea
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have potent effects on the body, like improving brain function and lower the risk of cancer. The antioxidants in green tea are known as catechins, which helps to fight disease and help in fat loss.
In addition to these, keep up with your strength training and cardio exercises to help reduce overall body fat.
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