What can I do to get rid of belly fat?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:You can lose belly fat by eating fat -- the right fat. Learn more on this topic in this video with Dr. Oz.
You can lose belly fat by eating fat -- the right fat. Learn more on this topic in this video with Dr. Oz. More -
Weight Watchers® answered:Your belly fat will disappear as you reduce calories and increase physical activity on an overall weight-loss plan like Weight Watchers.
Body fat is systemic. You cannot reduce fat in a particular spot, although you can spot-strengthen. You can tone the underlying muscles of your belly and strengthen your core with abdominal exercises such as crunches. You'll be able to see the work you've done as fat cells throughout your body give up fat and you get smaller all over, including around your belly.
Weight Watchers offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss that can help you reach your goals. Learn more about Weight Watchers and how to join.
Your belly fat will disappear as you reduce calories and increase physical activity on an overall weight-loss plan like Weight Watchers. Body fat is systemic. You cannot reduce fat in a particular spot, although you can spot-strengthen. You... More -
Dr. Mike Clark answered:Belly fat is often the toughest fat to lose. In this video, Dr. Oz guest Dr. Mike Clark explains his effective five-step plan for losing the spare tire around your stomach.
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Belly fat is often the toughest fat to lose. In this video, Dr. Oz guest Dr. Mike Clark explains his effective five-step plan for losing the spare tire around your stomach. More -
Jeff Croswell - NASM Elite Trainer answered:The one thing that everyone tries to avoid but so many can't get rid of. Getting rid of your belly fat is as easy as 1 2 3. Unfortunately a lot of people don't want to put in the work to get there. Remember this fat didn't come on over night. This belly fat is months or even years of overeating and lack of exercise. So you to think that it will come off over night is ridiculous. Step one is changing your lifestyle. Meaning that you have to change your eating habits and start exercising on a regular basis. The simple form to this is that you have to burn more than you are eating in a day. Simply if you burn 2000 calories a day and eat 1500 calories a day you will be in a 500 calorie deficit. Now what this means is you will lose 1 pound of fat per week. Here is the problem most people don't even track what they eat not to mention what they burn. So start logging your food so you know where you are at so you know what you need to do at home or at your gym. Holding yourself accountable to these simple goals will go very far.The one thing that everyone tries to avoid but so many can't get rid of. Getting rid of your belly fat is as easy as 1 2 3. Unfortunately a lot of people don't want to put in the work to get there. Remember this fat didn't come on... More -
Jonathan Penney of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:The best way to get rid of belly fat will be to burn excess calories which will result in weight loss and fat burning. Beyond burning calories, you must focus on what you eat. To achieve weight loss, you must focus on what you eat. Eating sugar and food high in fat will not be the best choices. Focus on lean proteins, nuts, seed, fruits, and vegetables. If you want more definition then focus on eating more vegetables as compared to fruits. Again, sound nutrition and exercise will be your key to getting rid of fat.
The best way to get rid of belly fat will be to burn excess calories which will result in weight loss and fat burning. Beyond burning calories, you must focus on what you eat. To achieve weight loss, you must focus on what you eat. Eating sugar and... More -
Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health Publications answered:Excess belly fat (doctors call it visceral fat) creates serious health risks, even if you are only mildly overweight. So, it's great that you want to reduce it.
Visceral fat is found inside your abdomen, below the fat that lies underneath skin. Visceral fat surrounds the intestines, liver and other organs.
A tape measure is your best way to keep an eye on visceral fat. Measure your waistline at the level of the navel. Always measure in the same place. Don't suck in your gut or pull the tape so tight it pinches your skin.
In women, a waist circumference of greater than 32 inches suggests excess visceral fat. In men, it is 38 inches.
You can decrease your amount of visceral fat. Here's how.
Keep moving
Exercise can help reduce your waist circumference. Even if you don't lose weight, you lose visceral fat and gain muscle mass. Do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five or more days per week. Better yet, try to get 45 to 60 minutes each day.
Also, think about how you can add more walking to your day. Park farther from your destination and walk the rest of the way, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and stand while you talk on the phone.
Resistance training two to three times per week also helps reduce visceral fat.
Eat right
Choose a balanced diet that helps you reach and keep a healthy weight. Avoid sugary foods and beverages. They are usually high in fructose. Of all foods, fructose may add the most inches to waistlines.
Don't smoke
The more you smoke, the more likely you are to store fat in your belly.
Get your sleep
Too little sleep is bad. Adults that sleep five hours or less a night accumulate more visceral fat.
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Excess belly fat (doctors call it visceral fat) creates serious health risks, even if you are only mildly overweight. So, it's great that you want to reduce it.Visceral fat is found inside your abdomen, below the fat that lies underneath skin.... More
