Tips to Stop you From Getting a Fat Belly

by

Charles Inniss

There are definitely things that you should do if you want a flat stomach, like eat foods high in fiber, minerals and vitamins and exercise regularly. But if your goal is to get rid of belly fat there are also 5 things you need to avoid.

The first thing you should avoid if you are trying to lose weight is cola beverages, but not for the obvious reason. Many people avoid colas to avoid the excess calories from sugar and high fructose corn syrup. However, there is a sneaky ingredient in colas that can make it difficult to lose weight, and that ingredient is phosphoric acid.

A factor in losing weight and belly fat is having a balanced pH. When you drink colas that are highly acidic, it negatively affects your pH. When your pH becomes acidic from drinking phosphoric acid, you will have a more difficult time losing weight and getting a flat stomach. Fat is a buffer for chemicals like phosphoric acid, so consuming acid in colas can actually increase body fat. If you want a flat stomach you should be careful about your cola intake.

In addition to avoiding cola beverages, the second thing you should avoid is sugar-laden drinks and juices. Sugar-laden juices usually have tons of chemicals like artificial colors and artificial flavors, and 80-100 calories per serving. Drink a 16 ounce glass of a sugar-laden juice and youre looking at 40-50 grams of sugar water and 120-200 calories. Do your best to mostly drink water, herbal teas, and freshly squeezed or blended juices.

The third thing to avoid if you want to lose weight and get a flat stomach is trans fat and fried foods. Trans fat has been linked to numerous health problems, but it will also do a number on your waistline. If you truly want to lose stomach fat, then you must limit your consumption of trans fat and fried foods.

The fourth thing to avoid is eating out at restaurants. Now, I understand that everyone likes a nice dinner out, but if you want to lose weight you must use

moderation and try to avoid eating the majority of your meals in fast food restaurants and fine dining restaurants. Typical restaurant meals, including bread, appetizers, main course, and dessert, and drinks, can easily pack more than 2000 calories. For many people, 2000 calories is the recommended daily allowance, and some restaurant meals can be in excess of 2000 calories. If you can get in the habit of cooking and preparing more of your meals at home, you will find that it will be much easier to lose weight.

The fifth thing to avoid if you want to lose stomach fat is excessive stress. I know that life can be hectic, and I know that it can be hard to avoid certain stressors. Stress can negatively affect the metabolism by elevating stress hormones that cause your body to store fat. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, can make it really difficult to lose abdominal fat.

To combat stress, try some deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing has been shown to decrease stress and increase oxygen flow. Oxygen is needed to burn fat, so more oxygen helps your body to metabolize fat. In addition, try meditation or yoga as exercise. A body that has less stress will burn fat more efficiently.

As mentioned in the beginning of this article, it is important to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. However, in addition to eating well and exercising, try to avoid consuming excessive amounts of colas, fried foods, sugar-laden drinks, and restaurant meals, and also do your best to combat daily stress. By avoiding things that negatively affect your metabolism, it will be easier to lose weight and get a flat stomach.

Charles Inniss is a Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer. Visit his website to learn the

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