five types of tummies and how to get rid of them according to health calm excess
abdominal fat or what others called unwanted belly fat is a predictor of
heart diseases insulin resistance type-2 diabetes and even several cancers each
of those diseases and conditions affects your health in a negative way and can
also become fatal if you don't take care of that excess belly fat is there a way
to rid yourself of your unwanted belly fat to tone your tummy tremendously why
yes there is and stay tuned to find out how but first before we begin this video
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order to take care of your belly fat you must figure out what type of belly you
have once you identify that you can take the next steps to getting rid of it
number one alcohol belly nothing can be more soothing than an ice-cold alcoholic
beverage on a hot summer day but when one beer turns into another and this
becomes a daily routine for you you're not doing any favors to your tummy
Psychology Today explains that at seven calories per gram alcohol contains
nearly twice as much as that as well as four carbohydrates per gram the problem
here is that the body stores carbohydrates and fat as glycogen
another form of sugar in the liver and the muscles they add that the body
cannot store alcohol unfortunately so when it's consumed it must be burnt
immediately plus you feel pretty dang bloated after a few too many beers to
get rid of it the first thing you might want to do is tone down the drinking
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the 2015 to 2020
US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that men should consume no
more than two alcoholic drinks per day and women should consume no more than
one alcoholic drink per day the second thing Tom Cohen head personal
trainer for exercise for less tells us is to have a state of negative energy
balance burn more calories than you're consuming number two post pregnancy
belly granted after a woman gives birth there will be some excess tummy fat but
recent research has suggested that the extra weight may not only be from
pregnancy but rather the result of poor lifestyle choices following the
pregnancy a study which is published in the
Journal of women's health issues conducted a study to see if there was an
association between excess belly weight and post pregnancy lifestyle choices the
study consisted of over 32,000 women with at least two births in Wisconsin
between 2006 and 2013 what olga yeshiva the study's lead
author and her colleagues found was in the study each woman gained almost two
pounds a year because of their age but what they found troubling is that once
their babies become toddlers the mothers gained a full extra pound annually
compared to their childless peers in a press release with Michigan news Yaka
Sheva explains why she believes this occurs mothers tend to put their needs
of their children first so they might not be exercising or taking care of
themselves she said it might also be little things like finishing the food on
their child's plate or spending more time sitting with their kids reading or
watching a movie to get rid of the excess fat dr. Cara Moore an exercise
psychologist and fitness expert told Fitness Magazine
I would suggest increasing the intensity of your cardio workouts making sure you
include intervals alternate walking with fast walking or sprinting and be sure
your strength training includes a combination of moves that work multiple
muscles including the core plank rows push-ups squat with military press etc
rather than single muscle groups number three stress belly the Daily Mail
reports that a stressful life could contribute to excess weight in the
abdominal area they spoke to a health expert Jackie wicks co-author of new
book cheats and eats lifestyle program and she explained to them that cortisol
which is also called the stress hormone becomes too high for a lengthy period of
time and can increase the amount of fat stored in the stomach so the key to
losing the excess stomach fat caused by stress is to try and de-stress yourself
Wix recommends taking a hot bath on a regular basis she explains that they
have been shown to lower cortisol levels she also adds that going for a walk
every day not only helps burning calories but can also be a great way to
clear your mind The Daily Mail reported number four hormonal belly according to
Rachel Attard a certified personal trainer and nutritionist a hormone
imbalance can contribute to weight gain she explains how estrogen and
progesterone can cause weight gain the first point she makes is that high
estrogen levels can increase insulin which can lead to sugar cravings this is
what you see so many women eating chocolate during PMS another point she
makes is that high levels of estrogen have the ability to cause more fatty
tissue growth in most cases she states that the excess fat is usually around
the stomach area because estrogen also dictates where the body will distribute
fat the last point that she makes is that a hormone imbalance can cause
difficulties with appetite and sleep but Jess Charonne can calm the brain while
estrogen gives off a more exciting response so women who have high estrogen
levels find it difficult to sleep at night which disrupts leptin the hormone
responsible for your appetite the more sleep-deprived you are the more hungry
you may become Itard says to lower your estrogen levels livestrong recommends
eating carrots according to natalie ledesma at the
university of california who spoke with LIVESTRONG
carrots contain beta-carotene which is effective in reducing the growth of
estrogen receptors positive and negative number five bloated belly Kate Patton a
registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic told health calm that eating too many
processed foods can be the reason why people are gaining belly fat instead of
losing it she said refined grains like white bread
crackers and chips as well as refined sugars in sweetened drinks and desserts
increase inflammation in our bodies belly fat is associated with
inflammation so eating too many processed foods will hinder your ability
to lose belly fat Patten suggests that people consume foods like vegetables
fruits and whole grains because they're full of antioxidants and contain
anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent or remove belly fat as we
mentioned at the beginning of this video excess abdominal fat is a key predictor
of heart disease diabetes and several types of cancer but you shouldn't get
rid of your belly fat just to protect your health you should also do it
because it makes you feel good as an individual restoring confidence in
yourself is always a great way to ensure you stay healthy just remember losing
weight especially in your belly is not an easy process so don't get discouraged
and stay motivated and you'll achieve your goals alright so now that you've
learned a little bit about different types of bellies and some ways to get
rid of them why don't we talk about some exercises to get rid of that belly fat
the following couple of workouts are great for slimming down and getting that
beach ready body some of the best ways to lose weight around your stomach
crunches these are some of the greatest belly workouts in fact many have said
nothing burns belly fat like crunches they're also an amazing way to lose
weight today we'll go through steps to performing a perfect crunch first lay a
mat down on the ground either yoga or otherwise place your feet on the ground
and raise your knees so your legs are at a 45 degree angle place your hands
behind your head but be careful not to put too much pressure on your neck
inhale then lift your chest upwards exhale as you do inhale as you go down
exhale as you go up do this until you can't do it any more then rest for two
to three minutes then do it again until you get too tired to do any more
crunches keep it up and you'll shed that belly and lose weight in no time the
next exercise we're going to talk about is the plank lie down on the ground with
your stomach touching the floor place your hands at the sides of your
shoulders like you're about to do a push-up and push your toes onto the
floor squeeze your gluts and now push your body upwards so you're leaning on
your toes and your hands stare at a spot on the floor and hold this position
until your arms give out this is the standard plank however you can go on
your forearms a personal favourite for us here at bestie if you're having
trouble you can lower your knees you can do it on one hand on one foot on a
medicine ball the possibilities really are endless keep in mind these exercises
should be combined with a good diet as well you can do it we believe in you
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