A flat belly is a badge of honor. It shows that you keep fit and watch what you eat. It’s a sign that
you’re healthy and disciplined. And beyond the vanity aspects, a more chiseled torso makes you
Focus on Your Entire Body — Not Just Your Stomach
Contrary to what many people believe,
doing thousands of sit-ups or crunches all day, every day, will not get you closer to achieving those washboard abs. Yep, you read that right. Both belly bulge and love handles are about excess body fat, NOT lack of muscle. That's why ab exercises alone are not the solution. Scoring a flat stomach is all about workouts that impact different muscle groups at the same time — so you're strengthening your entire body AND burning more calories.
This is why I'm such a huge advocate of circuit training and use them in my online workouts and in my DVDs. When done properly, circuit training builds lean muscle and improves aerobic fitness simultaneously, making this type of exercise the most effective fat-burning workout you can get. In fact, if you aren't already up on circuit training, it's time to get acquainted now because it should be your new weight-loss best friend.
Each circuit is a combination of strength training and cardio exercises (about four to five) that are performed directly after one another, with little or no rest in between. When a set of these moves is done, you go back to the beginning and do them
again before moving on to the next circuit. A typical circuit-training workout will get your heart rate up and impact a variety of muscles — not just one body part — which is the BEST way to burn off that belly fat.
Eat the Right Foods
First, let's get something straight; all processed foods need to go. Get rid of the potato chips, microwave dinners, and definitely put an end to those fast food fixes. The sodium, preservatives and sugars alone will help keep your belly looking bloated and defeat your efforts. Replace the junk food with whole, quality, organic foods that are packed with healthy nutrients, not preservatives. Then, work these three foods into your diet for maximum belly-fat burn.
Beans and legumes contain the best kinds of carbs and also contain resistant starch, which aids in your post-meal fat burn. Beans also help you feel fuller and store less fat.
Berries are another great fat-fighting food. They have been proven to stop individual fat cells from getting larger and encourage fat cells to release adiponectin, a hormone that helps reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar, and reverse leptin resistance.
Nuts are another diet essential that can help to keep your tummy taut. Research has found that people who eat nuts twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who don't.
Eat more fiber
For every 10 grams of fiber you eat daily, your belly will carry almost 4% less fat. Thankfully, there are more enjoyable ways to increase your fiber than scarfing down a box of bran flakes: Two apples, ½ cup of pinto beans, one artichoke, or two cups of broccoli will all give you 10 grams of belly-flattening fiber.
Build Up Your Core
Get ready to start planking — and I don't mean the form of 'planking' that has gone viral. The plank I'm referring to is a powerful move that targets your core abdominal muscles, practices balance, and strengthens your chest and back muscles. This pose is not as easy as it looks or sounds, but trust me, the effects are well worth the extra effort it takes to master this move.
Say No to Happy Hour
I'm not going to tell you to abstain from alcoholcompletely, I'm pretty open about how much I enjoy a little tequila and organic red wine from time to time. But when you're trying to lose weight and tone up, alcohol is the ultimate enemy. Alcohol releases estrogen into the bloodstream and when you have excess estrogen, you're more prone to hold onto weight. Ever seen a guy with a beer belly? It's the excess estrogen causing that fat and inhibiting muscle growth.
Alcohol also lowers your inhibitions, decreases your willpower, and stimulates your appetite.
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Focus on Your Entire Body — Not Just Your Stomach
Contrary to what many people believe,
doing thousands of sit-ups or crunches all day, every day, will not get you closer to achieving those washboard abs. Yep, you read that right. Both belly bulge and love handles are about excess body fat, NOT lack of muscle. That's why ab exercises alone are not the solution. Scoring a flat stomach is all about workouts that impact different muscle groups at the same time — so you're strengthening your entire body AND burning more calories.This is why I'm such a huge advocate of circuit training and use them in my online workouts and in my DVDs. When done properly, circuit training builds lean muscle and improves aerobic fitness simultaneously, making this type of exercise the most effective fat-burning workout you can get. In fact, if you aren't already up on circuit training, it's time to get acquainted now because it should be your new weight-loss best friend.
Each circuit is a combination of strength training and cardio exercises (about four to five) that are performed directly after one another, with little or no rest in between. When a set of these moves is done, you go back to the beginning and do them
again before moving on to the next circuit. A typical circuit-training workout will get your heart rate up and impact a variety of muscles — not just one body part — which is the BEST way to burn off that belly fat.
Eat the Right Foods
First, let's get something straight; all processed foods need to go. Get rid of the potato chips, microwave dinners, and definitely put an end to those fast food fixes. The sodium, preservatives and sugars alone will help keep your belly looking bloated and defeat your efforts. Replace the junk food with whole, quality, organic foods that are packed with healthy nutrients, not preservatives. Then, work these three foods into your diet for maximum belly-fat burn.Beans and legumes contain the best kinds of carbs and also contain resistant starch, which aids in your post-meal fat burn. Beans also help you feel fuller and store less fat.
Berries are another great fat-fighting food. They have been proven to stop individual fat cells from getting larger and encourage fat cells to release adiponectin, a hormone that helps reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar, and reverse leptin resistance.
Nuts are another diet essential that can help to keep your tummy taut. Research has found that people who eat nuts twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who don't.
Eat more fiber
For every 10 grams of fiber you eat daily, your belly will carry almost 4% less fat. Thankfully, there are more enjoyable ways to increase your fiber than scarfing down a box of bran flakes: Two apples, ½ cup of pinto beans, one artichoke, or two cups of broccoli will all give you 10 grams of belly-flattening fiber.
Build Up Your Core
Get ready to start planking — and I don't mean the form of 'planking' that has gone viral. The plank I'm referring to is a powerful move that targets your core abdominal muscles, practices balance, and strengthens your chest and back muscles. This pose is not as easy as it looks or sounds, but trust me, the effects are well worth the extra effort it takes to master this move.
Say No to Happy Hour
I'm not going to tell you to abstain from alcoholcompletely, I'm pretty open about how much I enjoy a little tequila and organic red wine from time to time. But when you're trying to lose weight and tone up, alcohol is the ultimate enemy. Alcohol releases estrogen into the bloodstream and when you have excess estrogen, you're more prone to hold onto weight. Ever seen a guy with a beer belly? It's the excess estrogen causing that fat and inhibiting muscle growth.
Alcohol also lowers your inhibitions, decreases your willpower, and stimulates your appetite.
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