The Fool Proof Plan to Lose Belly Fat and Keep it off Forever

November 12th, 2009 | Author: Alex Eatly

Do you lose belly fat but keep putting it back on?

Do you just find it impossible to lose belly fat?

Many of us have the same problems, with many diets promising quick fat loss, it is tempting to choose one which you think will give you the quickest results, but just end up being disappointed and in a worse state than when you started the diet.

You see, these diets don’t look at the whole picture and end up failing you.

Below i’ve listed a few strategies that will actually not only help you lose belly fat quickly, but with results that actually last.

FOLLOW THE NON-DIET FOR FAT LOSS

Dieting, or highly restricting your calorie intake, is a known contributor to obesity.

How?

Quite simply, our bodies go into defence from starving ’starvation mode’. It becomes very efficient at making the most of the calories it does get from food and drink. The main way it does this is to protect its fat stores and instead use lean tissue/muscle to provide it with some of the calories it needs to keep functioning.

This directly leads to a loss of muscle, which in turn lowers your metabolic rate – the rate at which your body burns fuel (calories) for energy.

This means your body needs fewer calories to keep ticking over and fat loss slows down.

Once your restrictive diet comes to an end and calorie intake returns to normal again, you gain fat much more easily due to your decreased muscle and slower metabolsim.

GET ACTIVE with FAT BURNING WORKOUTS

Without exercise we may lose some fat but you will not achieve a firm toned body.

Instead we will be small and wobbly.

Achieving a slim, toned body takes a commitment to regular exercise. If you start a diet that does not provide you with enough energy or fuel to exercise, it is a sure sign that you will not get long term results. However if your diet plan is requiring you to exercise excessively, this is not practical to maintain.

Exercise should fit around your life and allow you to do the things you enjoy.

VARY YOUR WORKOUTS

Not one exercise alone will give you that bikini fit body. Hours and hours of cardio, will help you lose a little fat (maybe?!?) but wont sculpt and define a sexy slender body, just like thousands of sit ups won’t help you lose belly fat.

Variety in your routine is essential.

Strength training is a critical element to maintain a healthy weight. It is a myth that lifting weights will bulk a woman up, you don’t have enough of the hormone necessary to build massive amounts of muscle.

Even men have a tough time gaining muscle and it’s something you have to work very hard to achieve, male or female.

So no excuse, get lifting those weights.

INTENSIFY YOUR WORKOUTS

I notice it at the gym, there’s always a variety of people that come in and do the same workout routine time after time and a year down the line their bodies still look the same.

You see, the human body adapts very quickly to whatever we throw at it. If you’re not giving your body a reason to make changes, it won’t.

Research has shown that very brief and hard high intensity interval training is amazingly effective in developing both aerobic and anaerobic fitness – and far superior for fat loss.

Intervals continue to burn calories and fat after the training session, and that’s something you won’t get from slower, longer sessions of cardio.

An interval is a short period of exercise performed at a given intensity for a specific length of time. Each interval is separated from the next interval by a short rest or lighter activity. So, for maximum results aim to make each high intensity exercise really challenging so by the end of the workout period you are ready to drop the intensity to ctahc your breath.

MAINTAIN ENERGY LEVELS

A basic requirement of any diet is that it provides energy for regular exercise and does not lead to dips which drive cravings for sugary or fast foods. Stick to a plan that includes regular meals to make it easier. Eating regularly will also keep your metabolism ticking over and avoid going into ‘starvation mode’.

BE TIME SAVVY

You don’t have to spend hours and hours working out; there are many ways you can get a full workout in half the time.

For example, when weight training use circuits and super sets. A superset is two different exercises for opposing muscle groups that are completed without resting in between. (For example: Bodyweight Squat and Press-Ups)

Simply perform one exercise, followed by the second exercise, without resting in between. Both methods add intensity to your workouts, jusdtt like interval training and cut workout time and are better for shifting fat than long low intensity workouts.

A good diet and exercise plan should make you feel better, not under the weather. It should improve energy levels, burn fat and get you the results you deserve.

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