How to lose belly fat

South Africa
February 18, 2009 2:11am CST
I have had belly fat since forever. I know the health risks caused by belly fat, like diabetes,cancer and other major illnesses. Does anyone know how to lose belly fat. I have tried all those fad diets, and on some I would lose some fat, but gain it all back later. Can anyone help!
2 responses
@jeseravi (337)
22 Feb 09
I could tell you to exercise and stuff, but I already see that people have posted for you to do so. Instead, I'll give you the 'nutrition' side of losing belly fat: Eat High-Fiber Low-Glycemic Foods: Low-glycemic foods are carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing sugar into the bloodstream gradually rather than all at once. These foods almost always contain fiber. The fiber is what is mostly responsible for slowing the absorption of the sugars. These foods can provide long-lasting energy. Most vegetables (especially dark green), most fruits, whole-grains and nuts are high-fiber, low-glycemic. For optimal health, get your grains intact from foods such as whole wheat (whole-grain) bread, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and other possibly unfamiliar grains like quinoa, whole oats, and bulgur. Eat More Protein: Your body requires more energy (calories) to process protein than it does carbohydrates. Eating more protein can increase your metabolism, thereby increasing your bodys ability to burn fat. Protein is necessary for your body to build muscle, and building more muscle increases your ability to burn fat. Good options include eggs, low-fat or no-fat dairy products, lean meat, poultry, seafood and whey protein supplements. Nuts and legumes are also excellent sources of protein; plus you get the added benefit of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Legumes include black beans, red beans, pinto beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans that are usually sold dried. Eat Frequent Small Meals Throughout The Day: Eat 6 smaller meals per day, rather than 2-3 larger meals. This will ensure that you will supply your body with the necessary nutrients to build muscle and burn fat while increasing your metabolic rate. It will also supply a constant stream of energy to prevent fatiguing early and prevents the body from kicking into starvation mode. If this happens, your body will burn muscle for energy increasing your body fat stores as well as slowing down your metabolism. Eat Balanced Meals: I eat lots of chicken and fish plus an occasional serving of lean red meat. I love my salads and veggies. Beans, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta are my side dishes. I snack on fruits and nuts and even use them to top whole-grain cereals and yogurt. I drink fat free milk everyday which I use also in smoothies. My meals are simple and nutritious. I balance my meals by making sure I’m eating plenty of protein and fiber in each meal. NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST: This is the one meal you cannot afford to miss! Jump start your day with a high-fiber, high protein meal containing complex carbohydrates, avoiding simple (sugary) carbohydrates which trigger hunger and sleepiness a few hours later. Choose whole-grain cereals that are loaded with fiber and protein instead of sugar (i.e. Kashi Go Lean .. or Oatmeal). Top with fat-free milk or soy milk and sliced almonds. Sweeten with blueberries or strawberries for a boost in disease fighting antioxidants. Smoothies are great for breakfast too... Hope this helped somewhat :P
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
18 Feb 09
i had awful belly fat after pregnant but when i use the tea diet it helps a lot plus i was sick!i also doing some push up "sometimes if i dont get lazy.so far it helps "a bit" and i tried to avoid eating chocolate and fast food.i love chocolate but once i started it i can´t stop it anymore so i eat very seldom mabye i can count 3 or 5 times a year.dont forget also that rice makes the belly big and coke.i gues its up to us.if we descipline ourself to eat a proper food i gues we will loose fat belly very fast.so good luck me and you