Belly Fat : What You Need To Know

Hello everyone, hope you’re all keeping safe and are healthy and happy. This article is all you need to know about belly fat. A number of us have tried really hard to lose the stubborn belly fat but it just doesn’t budge. Stubborn belly fat isn’t just the result of eating more and exercising less. If you are a women with a waist measurement over 35 inches or a man with waist size over 40 inches you need to worry. There are a number of reasons why this fat is the most difficult to get rid off. Let’s delve into the what causes belly fat and what can you do to get rid of it.

1.       High levels of toxins in the body

• Excessive inflammation increases your storage capacity for fat cells particularly white fat cells which are directly related to your belly fat
• These white fat cells act as a protective mechanism to store the toxins to prevent them affecting your brain
• So, more toxins you get exposed to, more fat cells your body makes
• If these toxins are not eliminated from your body, the body intentionally holds on to the fat

2.       Hormonal imbalance

• Hormonal inbalance in the body plays a very important role in you not losing that stubborn belly fat

What does the cortisol hormone do ?

• This hormone converts everything into glucose, which increases insulin and your body weight
• Cortisol carries fat from different parts of your body and deposit it around your belly
• This is done to protect your vital organs like kidney, liver from shock / stress
• This leads to increase in belly fat also called central obesity
• In short, cortisol basically tries to create a survival mechanism which leads to increase in central obesity
• It may lead to increased heart rate and high blood pressure

3.       Sitting for long hours

• Poor posture affects our diaphragm
• It contracts and affects oxygen supply to the brain which makes us lazier

4.       Not getting enough sleep and water

• After a day’s hard work, your body requires sufficient rest to recover
• Not getting the desired rest that is sleep will cause your body to pit on the extra fat
• Similarly, staying hydrated at all times is very important to keep functioning properly and avoid putting on fat as a protective measure

5.       Reduced stress

• Stress is one of the main reasons of putting on that unnecessary belly fat
• Try to reduce stress in your life
• Stay positive and calm. You will see immediate results

Simple steps you can take to get rid of belly fat

1.       Boost glutathione and liver function

• Your body needs cysteine and selenium to make glutathione for your liver to function properly
• Eat foods rich in these nutrients
• Include eggs, chicken, almonds, oats, broccoli, cabbage, onions, mushrooms and spinach in your diet

2.       Cut down all processed carbs

• Try to minimize processed carbs from your diet
• All the toxins which enter your body through these processed food directly result in accumulation of that belly fat

3.       Avoid sitting for long hours

• Sitting for long hours in a wrong posture results in belly fat
• Avoid sitting for long hours
• Pay attention to your posture when you’re sitting

4.       Minimise your toxic exposure

• As discussed earlier, the lesser toxins you have in your body, the better it is for you
• This will also help reduce inflammation in your body

5.       Improve your gut health

• Be mindful when you eat
• Be mindful of what you eat
• People who cut their TV time in half consume 100 fewer calories in a day. That’s a pound every 35 days without doing anything

6.       Other tips

• Go for single ingredient diet’
• There is no special diet for belly fat
• Swap soda, packed juices for green tea
• Include cinnamon in your tea