Natural foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are full of antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory properties and may therefore actually prevent belly fat! Siyazwana guys ?!
2. Your workout isn't challenging enough
To banish stubborn belly fat, you have to ramp up your workouts. People who complete a high-intensity workout regimen have been reported to have lost more belly fat than those who followed a low-intensity plan. (In fact, the low-intensity exercises experienced no significant changes at all.)
High intensity workouts mean you're going all out for as long as you can. If this sounds intimidating, think of it this way: you'll burn more calories in less time.
Tight deadlines, bills, your kids—whatever your source of stress, having too much of it may make it harder for you to drop unwanted pounds, especially from your middle. And it's not just because you tend to reach for high-fat, high-calorie fare when you're stressed, though that's part of it. It's also due to the stress hormone cortisol, which may increase the amount of fat your body clings to and enlarge your fat cells. Higher levels of cortisol have been linked to more visceral fat. Hence we have such songs --> #NoStressBaby in
If you're among a percentage of those who sleep less than six hours a night, here's one simple way to whittle your waistline: catch more Zs. "LALANI" !!! A 16-year study of almost 70,000 women found that those who slept five hours or less a night were 30 percent more likely to gain 30 or more pounds than those who slept 7 hours. The National Institutes of Health suggest adults sleep seven to eight hours a night.
The body doesn't react to all fats in the same way. Research correlates high intake of saturated fat (the kind in meat and dairy) to increased visceral fat. On the other hand, monounsaturated fats (the kind in olive oil and avocados) and specific types of polyunsaturated fats (mainly omega-3s, found in walnuts, sunflower seeds, and fatty fish like salmon) have anti-inflammatory effects in the body, and if eaten in proper portions may do your body good. But Be warned : Eating too much fat of any kind increases your calorie intake and could lead to weight gain, so enjoy healthy fats in moderation.
6. You're doing the wrong exercises
Doing crunches until the cows come home? #Zalaish'iNkomo ... Stop it! When you're down to your final inches of belly fat, the dreaded crunch won't be the exercise that finally reveals your six-pack.
Instead, do functional exercises that use the muscles in your core—abdominals, back, pelvic, obliques—as well as other body parts.
Exercises that use more muscles, have a higher rate of calorie burn while you are doing them! Ie. "Planks" are a great functional exercise—they activate not just your core muscles but also your arm, leg, and butt muscles.
7. You're getting older
As you get older, your body changes how it gains and loses weight. Both men and women experience a declining metabolic rate, or the number of calories the body needs to function normally. On top of that, women have to deal with menopause. NAZO !!!
"If women gain weight after menopause, it's more likely to be in their bellies," said Dr. Michael Jensen, professor of medicine in the Mayo Clinic's endocrinology division. In menopause, production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone slows down. Meanwhile, testosterone levels also start to drop, but at a slower rate. This shift in hormones causes women to hold onto weight in their bellies. The good news: you can fight this process. #Julukment !!!
8. You're apple shaped
If you tend to pack the pounds around your middle rather than your hips and thighs, then you're apple shaped. This genetic predisposition means ridding yourself of belly fat will be harder, but not impossible.
9. You're sick
If your testosterone levels are high—something that can occur with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—you might have difficulty losing weight.
Health Professionals say , If you're an apple shape and overweight, it's a good idea to see your doctor,since there may also be a chance that you are prediabetic or diabetic.
10. You're unmotivated
Are you committed to the work needed to lose belly fat? #Phendul'Me !!!
Reducing belly fat takes a combination approach of a low-calorie diet that is high in fiber and low in carbohydrates and low in sugar along with cardiovascular and weight training, If you are willing to do the work, you can move past genetics and lose it.
These are just a few tips and points to help you get on track with your health and fitness.
Notice ... It all goes Hand in hand , you need to work your body AND work that diet (make informed FOOD decisions)
Because : "YOU are the CEO of your body ... only YOU can ... FIX YOUR CO. "
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