How to Get Rid of Five Pounds of Belly Fat

Although it is difficult to pinpoint where fat loss will occur on your body, proven methods of burning fat can help with weight loss and can trim the fat off your belly at the same time. According to the American Council on Exercise, fat loss is generally distributed evenly across your body and performing a mixture of physical activity and a low-calorie diet can help you shed pounds of unwanted fat, some of which is on your belly.

Instructions

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  Reduce your caloric intake. Extra calories from soft drinks such as soda and fruit juices and snacks like candy or chips can add a significant number of calories and fats to your diet. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, if you reduce your daily caloric intake by 500 to 1,000 calories, you can lose 1 to 2 lbs. per week. Nevertheless, men should eat a minimum of 1,400 calories a day and women a minimum of 1,200 calories a day to stay healthy enough to exercise.

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  Increase your daily physical activities. Whether you are performing household chores, playing sports or following a workout routine, as long as you are moving around for 15 to 30 minutes a day, it can help you lose 2 or more lbs. of belly fat in about two weeks.

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  Reduce the amount of stress-related issues in your life by taking up meditation and yoga. Dr. Epel, Associate Professor of psychiatry at the University California San Francisco says that research has been conducted that links fat as a direct consequence of stress. Not only are you more willing to eat while you are stressed, but your body stores excess fat when stress signals are sent to the brain, according to Dr. Epel.

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  Eat five or six smaller-portioned meals each day instead of two or three large meals. This increases your metabolism and speeds up the weight-loss process. Space out your meals over the course of your day and eat low-density foods like vegetables, salads and fresh fruits. Be creative with the type of foods you eat and mix up your light snacks daily to keep every meal fun and interesting. By consuming less food per sitting and eating more often, you can lose as much as 4 lbs. of fat in a two-week period.