I want to lose belly fat fast
Dear Donovan,
How do I lose belly fat only, without losing weight all over? I have two weeks to lose my belly and I don’t want to do a detox. I have eliminated white rice and soda from my diet and I’m doing cardio and sit-ups twice per week, but I still have a belly. What can I eat/drink or do to reduce my belly in record time? My current diet is pretty balanced and I’m drinking lots of water.
Excessive belly fat can affect your looks even if you are happy with the rest of your body. Belly fat, sometimes called visceral or abdominal fat, can also affect your health. Extra abdominal fat increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease. This extra fat in the stomach region is usually associated with lifestyle stress and genetic factors.
You mentioned that you would like to lose your belly fat without doing a detox and without losing weight all over. However, I must tell you that once you lose fat you will also lose weight in other parts of the body. In addition, once you lose fat you will have to replace it with muscle in order to maintain a steady weight. This means that you will have to gain an equal amount of muscle for the fat that you have lost.
In order to lose belly fat without losing weight all over, you will have to focus on your diet and exercise. The good news is that abdominal fat is very responsive to exercise performed at the right intensity. Studies have shown that moderate to high-intensity cardio exercises done five to seven times per week for 30 – 60 minutes per session can help to reduce belly fat. Exercises such as running, cycling or swimming are very helpful. In addition to cardio exercises, resistance training will also allow you to maintain your weight while you are losing belly fat. Weight training is recommended about three times per week.
In terms of diet, foods that are high in fat, carbohydrates, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and other chemicals should be avoided. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, vegetable juices, soups, and yoghurt is better able to help you reach your goal.
In order to speed up the process of losing belly fat, you should have only liquids, including soups and vegetable juices, at least two days per week. However, it is prudent to set realistic goals in relation to losing belly fat. Don’t expect rapid reduction. You will see gradual results if you focus on healthy eating and exercising on a regular basis. Good luck.
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Are you struggling to lose weight or just need some advice on living a healthier life? Tell us about your health issues and we’ll have nutritionist and wellness coach Donovan Grant answer them for you. Grant has over 12 years’ experience in the fitness industry and is the owner of DG’s Nutrition and Wellness Centre, 39 Lady Musgrave Road. Call him at 876-286-1363. E-mail questions to clarkep@jamaicaobserver.com.
