By
Christine L Horn
Are you afraid that you'll never lose your belly fat?
Are you afraid that you'll never lose your belly fat?
Are you ashamed of your muffin top?
Are you still using your kids as an excuse for your belly fat?
Well, you are NOT alone. In fact, you are like millions of women around the world who have the majority of their weight gain show up in the one place they wish it wouldn't; their stomach.
Let's be honest. If your weight were going to your butt or your breasts you wouldn't even be reading this article right now.
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
There are tons of statistics on the reasons why we gain weight in our abdomen and even more about why women gain it easier than men. I know you don't care about statistics so I won't bother bore you with any. So let's get down to business;
Here are my top 5 proven ways to reduce belly fat.
Tip 1: "Get your walk on"
I know you live a busy life, but if you make time to walk for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week, you are more likely to lose weight. Your heart rate needs to get pumped up so your mid-section can burn itself away.
Tip 2: "If it's white-it ain't right!"
Try to swap out your white foods for brown versions of the same thing. Eat brown rice instead of white rice. Eat whole wheat flour instead of bleached. Try eating more bread that doesn't rise (i.e. pita bread, wraps or lavash bread.) Remember, if the bread rises... so will your stomach!
Tip 3: "Drink more"
Start traveling with water bottles. Keep one by your bed, in the car and at the office so that you never have an excuse for not drinking it. Your body needs water to flush out the toxins you give it every day. It's also fabulous for your cells and for your skin!
Tip 4: "Go Green"
By incorporating more leafy greens and cruciferous veggies to your plate like collard greens, kale, spinach, broccoli and cabbage, you will start eliminating tons of waste that has been yearning to be set free. You will also start to glow from the inside out once your body starts to get used to the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that the greens will feed you. For an extra boost, try drinking green veggie/fruit smoothies or eating some of these delicious veggies raw for maximum results.
Tip 5: "Break it down"
Start taking digestive enzymes with each meal. You pancreas try's to break down the food you ingest but sometimes it needs a little help. This is especially true once you start incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. To avoid naturally occurring bloating and gas, taking digestive enzyme supplements will prove to be a helpful, practical way to mimic the effects of naturally occurring digestive enzymes found within our bodies that aid in the digestion of food. These products are sold over-the-counter and are easy to find at any grocery store or pharmacy.
If you start with these 5 simple tips to decreasing belly fat you will be on the road to success. There are obviously many more lifestyle changes that can be beneficial to you reaching this goal. If you at least start with these tips you will begin to see results and you will be able to keep the weight off. The tips listed above won't help you if you are just looking for the next fad diet. These strategies are designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle for life.
If you'd like to learn more about avoiding typical diet pitfalls you may want to consider consulting with a health coach for continuous support.
Are you still using your kids as an excuse for your belly fat?
Well, you are NOT alone. In fact, you are like millions of women around the world who have the majority of their weight gain show up in the one place they wish it wouldn't; their stomach.
Let's be honest. If your weight were going to your butt or your breasts you wouldn't even be reading this article right now.
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
There are tons of statistics on the reasons why we gain weight in our abdomen and even more about why women gain it easier than men. I know you don't care about statistics so I won't bother bore you with any. So let's get down to business;
Here are my top 5 proven ways to reduce belly fat.
Tip 1: "Get your walk on"
I know you live a busy life, but if you make time to walk for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week, you are more likely to lose weight. Your heart rate needs to get pumped up so your mid-section can burn itself away.
Tip 2: "If it's white-it ain't right!"
Try to swap out your white foods for brown versions of the same thing. Eat brown rice instead of white rice. Eat whole wheat flour instead of bleached. Try eating more bread that doesn't rise (i.e. pita bread, wraps or lavash bread.) Remember, if the bread rises... so will your stomach!
Tip 3: "Drink more"
Start traveling with water bottles. Keep one by your bed, in the car and at the office so that you never have an excuse for not drinking it. Your body needs water to flush out the toxins you give it every day. It's also fabulous for your cells and for your skin!
Tip 4: "Go Green"
By incorporating more leafy greens and cruciferous veggies to your plate like collard greens, kale, spinach, broccoli and cabbage, you will start eliminating tons of waste that has been yearning to be set free. You will also start to glow from the inside out once your body starts to get used to the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that the greens will feed you. For an extra boost, try drinking green veggie/fruit smoothies or eating some of these delicious veggies raw for maximum results.
Tip 5: "Break it down"
Start taking digestive enzymes with each meal. You pancreas try's to break down the food you ingest but sometimes it needs a little help. This is especially true once you start incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. To avoid naturally occurring bloating and gas, taking digestive enzyme supplements will prove to be a helpful, practical way to mimic the effects of naturally occurring digestive enzymes found within our bodies that aid in the digestion of food. These products are sold over-the-counter and are easy to find at any grocery store or pharmacy.
If you start with these 5 simple tips to decreasing belly fat you will be on the road to success. There are obviously many more lifestyle changes that can be beneficial to you reaching this goal. If you at least start with these tips you will begin to see results and you will be able to keep the weight off. The tips listed above won't help you if you are just looking for the next fad diet. These strategies are designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle for life.
If you'd like to learn more about avoiding typical diet pitfalls you may want to consider consulting with a health coach for continuous support.
Christine Horn is a certified holistic health coach who
specializes in helping women over 30 "reclaim their sexy." Through
tele-seminars, private coaching and public speaking, Christine teaches
strategies to women on how they can heal themselves from the inside out.
Please visit her website, http://www.StartHealingYou.com for a FREE consultation and to learn how the support of a health coach can assist you in reaching your goals.
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