Banish Belly Fat

By: RA Lauren WackermanUniversity of Toledo- Parks Tower

Stomach fat is the hardest fat to remove from your body. It is also one of the most dangerous kinds of fats that you can

carry on your body!

TIP #1Dieting without exercising and

proper nutrition may burn muscle mass and not fat which is NOT what you want! Instead,

build muscle mass and decrease abdominal fat through proper exercise and nutrition.

TIP #2Sit-ups and crunches do not help much when it comes to burning belly fat. The burning sensation you feel during these exercises

are your abdominal muscles strengthening, not the fat

burning off.

TIP #3In order to melt away tummy

fat, you must focus on the overall weight loss reduction of

your entire body. Instead of focusing on your stomach only, you should workout your entire body including your stomach.

TIP #4Eat food that contain

monounsaturated fats in them, such as olives,

avocados, walnuts, pistachios, and peanuts. These items help banish belly fat while lowering your cholesterol.

TIP #5When it comes to exercising, it is

not only important that you workout 3-4 times a week, but

that you keep consistent in your workouts! You should be doing something active everyday to

aid in the permanent removal of your excess chub.

TIP #6Add circuit training to your

workout schedule if you want to reduce belly fat. Circuit training

combines intense aerobic exercises with strength or

resistance training. Check out our great classes at the Rec

Center for help!

TIP #7Replace sugary foods and drinks with servings of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. You can speed your metabolism by eating 4-6

small portions of food a day instead of 1-3 large meals.

TIP #8A serving of protein before and after

working out helps you build lean muscle that burns fat. Protein

helps protect your muscles prior to a work out, and assists in recovery

after. Use protein powder to shake up a quick shake prior to and

after your workout.