Do you have to peer over a portly midsection
to see your shoes? Does the thought of
swimsuit season looming near have you on the
search for a stylish one-piece bathing suit?
Aside from aesthetics, belly fat is among the
most dangerous types of fat. It is a significant indicator of disease, and getting rid of it takes more than a few sit-ups every morning.

Weight gain around your middle is a sign that
your levels of cortisol (your stress hormone)
are too high and that deadly inflammation is
infecting your body. Changing a few simple
habits can reduce the weight around your
waistline, making you your very best from the
inside out.

1. Interval training. You can do crunches all
day long, but you will never see that six-pack
if it is buried under layers of fat. To achieve
a truly flat stomach, work in some
cardiovascular exercise between sit-ups,
crunches, planks and other abdominal
exercises. Try jumping rope, running on a
treadmill or even do jumping jacks for 30
seconds to one minute between each set. You
will shred fat while building a solid core.

2. Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals is an
easy way to earn a round waistline. When you
skip meals, your body responds by raising
cortisol levels, increasing cravings and storing
fat, especially in the abdomen. Consuming
small meals and snacks throughout the day can
pacify cravings and rev up your metabolism to
prevent fat storage.

3. Skip the sweets. Sugar is the mortal
enemy of a flat tummy. Sugar causes
unnecessary spikes, crashes of your blood
sugar levels and, when consumed in excess, gets
stored as fat. If you crave sweets, keep fruits
like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
accessible to pacify your sweet tooth.

4. Increase vitamin C. Vitamin C, found in
abundance in citrus fruits, broccoli, kale and
bell peppers, can aid in keeping cortisol levels
under control. Plus, vitamin C is essential in
the production of carnitine, which the body
uses to convert fat into energy.

5. Boost intake of healthy fats. Although
you should still moderate your intake, healthy
fats like avocados, walnuts and olive oil can
improve satiety. These foods will also rev up
your metabolism thanks to high doses of
omega-3.

6. Sleep. Statistically, when people get busy,
sleep moves down on the list of priorities.
However, sleep is so important to weight
management and optimal health that you can’t
afford to skimp on it. Multiple studies have
proven that too little or poor quality sleep
leads to weight gain, junk food cravings and
increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Getting more sleep is an easy way to keep your
body trim and healthy.

7. Relax. Cortisol is the stress hormone.
When you’re stressed, levels of cortisol rise.
In cases of chronic stress, like tight deadlines
at work, financial crises, injury or illness,
your cortisol levels can reach extremes or
impair the function of your adrenal system all
together. This can lead to weight gain or the
inability to lose weight, decreased immunity
and increased levels of inflammation. Making
time to relax and meditate each day – even for
only five minutes – can help you keep cortisol
levels balanced.

If you find that you are struggling with
stubborn belly fat coupled with fatigue,
moodiness and poor sleep despite your best
efforts at a healthy lifestyle, you may be
suffering from a hormone imbalance.
Conditions of hormone imbalance, like adrenal
fatigue, can be caused by chronic stress but
may be corrected with hormone therapy and
healthy lifestyle changes.

Monday -- Circuit weight training, walk
Tuesday -- Interval training, walk
Wednesday -- Circuit weight training, walk
Thursday -- Interval training, walk Friday
-- Circuit weight training, walk Saturday --
Cardio (run or bike), walk Sunday -- Rest

Belly Fat Detective

Work Time and time again, we are spinning our wheels trying to change our exercise program in an attempt to get rid of the belly fat, when in reality it is the diet program that needs to be manipulated and experimented with the most. Despite claims we are "eating right," many times we don't realize that if we are not getting the results in fat loss, then no
matter how good we are eating, it is not good
enough. Your metabolic formula is different
from everyone else, and you need to stop
being the dieter and start being the fat loss
detective. Remember: Diet is the most
crucial element in body change and fat loss.
Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.

that's a good one, hope it truly works

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