How to Lose Belly Fat: What Physicians Are Hiding from Most People
There is so much money to be made in treating obesity, that most physicians won’t tell you the real deal on how to lose belly fat. From expensive weight loss programs to treating obesity related diseases, this is a cash cow for many in the medical field. While some medical professionals will do their best to provide accurate information, it’s up to you to educate yourself so that you are empowered to lose weight and get the belly you always wanted.
Ditch the SAD Diet
Doctors will certainly tell you that adopting a correct diet will aid in weight loss and reduce belly fat, but there a few things that you should know to maximize weight loss.
According to data from the Center for Disease Control published in 2008, a whopping 68% of Americans are overweight. And even more troublesome is that 30% of people who are technically overweight actually think that they are in the normal range! A super size me nation, we are definitely experiencing an epidemic and excess belly fat has become the norm. Some improvement can be made by following published eating guidelines like the American Food Pyramid, but that is only the tip of the healthy eating iceberg.
Because most doctors are “establishment minded”, they won’t tell you that the ratios on the national food pyramid are out of order, with the wrong foods weighted more heavily. Grains, bread and other carbohydrates are the foundation of the pyramid, with only half as many vegetables and fruits recommended. Reducing the amount of carbohydrates and protein from meat, in favor of more fruits and vegetables will turbo charge your weight loss and help you get a handle on belly fat.
Core Exercises
Starting and maintaining an exercise regimen that works the core of your body is the next step after implementing a more balanced diet. Working your abdominal core will result in a tight, flat stomach that you can be proud of. However, it’s important to know that how many abdominal exercises you do, if you have excess body weight, you will not get that flat, ripped look you desire. Eating right, in addition to aerobic and core exercise is the best combination. That being the case below are some of the best exercises to implement in your search of how to lose belly fat.
Stomach Crunches – this exercise is the mainstay in any ab-sculpting routine. However, most people stop at doing normal (up and down) crunches. This works well, but switching it up and adding side crunches sculpt the muscles on the side of your stomach and accentuates your six pack. These are done by lying on your side with one leg on top of the other and the lower arm extended in front of you for balance. Use that arm to help push yourself up into the side crunch. Try to get in 3-4 sets of 20 reps each.
Another great ab exercise is the stomach twist. With this, you lie on your back and draw up your knees up to your stomach. You then tense your stomach muscles and lower your folded legs, first to one side then another, not letting them touch the floor on either side. You use the belly muscles to control the movement. This seriously works your abs and does so from a number of positions.
There are many more stomach exercises available at the click of a button with a internet search. Experiment to find the ones that work best for you.
Natural Detox
Another thing that many physicians won’t mention is that a natural detox or colon cleansing can drastically reduce the size of your belly. Most people have so much stored up waste in their bodies from the bad food choices we make. Also, there are so many toxins that our body holds on to and stores in fat, so that they are not released into the blood stream and harm the body. Engaging in a guided natural detox can not only flush out the mess, making your stomach flatter, but give you more energy as well.
These are just a few tips on how to lose belly fat that your doctor will most likely not tell you. Education is key. Take the time to personalize your eating and exercise plan and get the body you have always dreamed of.
