Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Belly Fat, Why Does it Happen?

By Ricardo d Argence

You're not the only having difficulty losing those extra pounds and belly fat. A lot of people are experiencing the same thing. One indicator of vibrant health is a firm, flat stomach region.

When looking to shed belly fat there are no miracles but there are some blasting tips for loosing those stubborn inches. Before beginning, it is vital that you are aware of the causes so that you are not left to guess and speculate about why you have suffered with belly fat.

It is a common belief that those who drink a lot of alcohol have a lot of belly fat as many alcoholics do. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. One cannot blame alcohol as the sole cause of fat in this region. All in all, it is the total calories consumed which count. If you eat too many extra calories they will end up stored as belly fat.

There are another factors like stress and lack of exercise. Many times stress can contribute to the presence of fats. Your body have so mechanism in that it secrete the cortisol enzymes that stimulated the liver to release the sugar in your body but that is not needed to your body. Stress also tends to make us eat more. Lack of exercise lowers the body's metabolism is one of the reason on the other hand. Most of us fall here and we easily take these fates.

Thyroid disorders and genes factor into a person's belly weight as well. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. The thyroids enzymes are the enzymes are the big impacts since like a cruise control and aslo it keep our body's metabolism running in the right speeds. It's the same with hereditary factors.

You can still do something about it, no matter what's the cause of your belly fat. In the next lines you'll find some tips to burn your belly fat.

You should investigate why you eat and how you eat. Cutting down on your intake of processed food, fast food and junk food will cut your calorie intake dramatically. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. Instead of doing this you should eat fresh fruit, home cooked meals containing fiber, lean fat, protein and a wide range of grain products.

The importance of regular exercise does not lie on its extent of difficulty but in its steadiness and stability. Don't make your exercise habit a doom by starting strenuous and heavy workloads, it's better to start in a gradual way and start with the basics. You can alternate it with playing sports like tennis and swimming.

Most importantly, lifestyle changes can help you out a lot. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. It is also important to take some time to wind up and enjoy a stress-free life.

We may be living in a fast paced world but don't be drastic about getting results overnight. There are probably no quick fixes but it's worth it in the long run. - 16759

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