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10 Flat Belly Rules

So many people have trouble with their weight. Many have the same problem area--the belly. Belly fat is one of the hardest fats to get rid of. No one can reduce fat from only one part of her body, but you can help to drastically reduce your belly fat by following a few simple rules. Here are 10 rules to help you get the desired flat belly.

  1. Eat Healthy Foods

    • Take note of what you eat. If you find that you are eating a lot of junk food, such as potato chips, remove these from your diet. Eat foods that are less fatty and not fried. Eat more lean proteins, vegetables and fruits.

    Exercise

    • Get into a regular routine of exercise. Vary your exercises with weight training and aerobics. Exercise at least three times a week to get the most from your workout. Concentrating on sit-ups and other exercises that use your stomach muscles will help to flatten your stomach.

    Drink Water

    • Drink lots of water. Aim for at least eight glasses of water, 8 ounces each, per day. Drinking water helps to clean out your body and remove toxins, making you healthier and more energetic. This in the long run helps you to lose weight and get rid of unsightly belly fat.

    Eliminate Soda

    • Stop drinking soda all together even diet sodas. Choose a healthier alternative, such as low fat milk or juice when you get tired of drinking only water.

    Eat More Often

    • Eat four to five smaller meals instead of three large ones. Eating smaller meals helps you to not feel so full and bloated. It is also easier for your body to digest smaller amounts of food.

    Eat at Home

    • Resist the urge to go out to eat. Many people eat out at least once or twice a week. Save money and reduce your belly fat by eating meals at home. Restaurant meals are often high in fat and sodium, which contributes to your belly fat problem instead of reducing it.

    Deny the Sweets

    • Keep sweets from entering your house and you will keep temptation from entering your house as well. Baked goods are full of sugar, which turns to fat inside your body. Eat a piece of fruit if you have a sweet tooth or a craving.

    Walk More

    • Walk more to help you get rid of your belly fat. Take a walk after dinner or during your lunch hour at work. Park your car in a parking spot farther away from the store. Get a pedometer and wear it all day to see how far you walk in an average day. Try to increase that, even if you just walk around your home. The more steps you take, the more calories you are burning and that helps eliminate belly fat.

    Breathe Deeply

    • Relax by taking some time to breathe deeply. Find a quiet time in your day and take five minutes to close your eyes and just breathe. Make sure to take full, long breaths completely filling your lungs. Hold your breath for a few seconds and then breathe out. This helps to release some of the stress in your body, which also helps to eliminate your belly fat.

    Take Supplements

    • Take a vitamin or other natural supplements. There are many products on the market. Talk to your doctor about what would work best for you and your body type. He may suggest only a multi-vitamin or some natural supplements to promote the reduction of belly fat.

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