Friday, January 30, 2009

Belly Fat, Why Does it Happen?

By Ricardo d Argence

You're not the only having difficulty losing those extra pounds and belly fat. A lot of people are experiencing the same thing. One indicator of vibrant health is a firm, flat stomach region.

There are no miracles when it comes to shedding off stubborn belly fats, but there are blasting tips on how to shrink them off. But before going to that, it is important that you should know what caused them so that you won't find yourself wondering why you have been suffering from the bane of your belly fats.

Most of us would think that alcohol is the main cause of having belly fats due to the fact that alcoholics have big bellies. For one reason, it is, since it lowers down the body's metabolism. But alcohol is not the only culprit for belly fats, in fact, the true contributor is the amount of calories that you take in each day. Extra calories will just end up being stored in your belly as fats.

Other factors are stress and lack of exercise. You may not notice it, but stress is really something that gets those fats to pop up. It causes our body to secrete cortisol, which causes the liver to release extra sugar that is not needed by our body. Stress also tends to make us eat more. On the other hand, lack of exercise lowers the body's metabolism. This is where most of us fall and we easy plunge into these perils.

Two things that seem to be a knock off for belly fats are thyroid disorders and hereditary factors. They could turn out to be your greatest enemy if you fall under this category. Our thyroids have a big impact since it is like a cruise control that keeps our body's metabolism running at the right speed. Same is true with hereditary factor.

Whatever the cause is, you can still do something about it. Here are some tips on how to successfully bid your belly fats goodbye.

You should investigate why you eat and how you eat. Cutting down on your intake of processed food, fast food and junk food will cut your calorie intake dramatically. Minimize the use of fatty ingredients such as oil, butter, margarine, and cream. Instead of doing this you should eat fresh fruit, home cooked meals containing fiber, lean fat, protein and a wide range of grain products.

The importance of regular exercise does not lie on its extent of difficulty but in its steadiness and stability. Don't make your exercise habit a doom by starting strenuous and heavy workloads, it's better to start in a gradual way and start with the basics. You can alternate it with playing sports like tennis and swimming.

What can help you even more are modifications of your current lifestyle. Do not overlook this. Cut down on alcoholic beverages most especially beers. You also need to spend a while not feeling stressed.

You must realize that results cannot be expected to take place immediately. Even though it is doubtful that there are any quick fixes, it's still worth it in the end. - 16650

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