You may always be thinking what are some of the effective ways to reduce belly fat while admiring those models in the magazines. Most people would kill for those 6-pack abs or those flat bellies on super models. But I have news for you: you might already have them and none of these steps involve exercising "yet".
You see, the fastest way to get six pack abs is really to lose those fats that are hiding them. Most men have their six pack abs already, but they are just hidden by a layer of fats. I bet it never really crossed your mind. Time to sit up and take note of these very simple tips to shed your belly fats.
Here are five simple tips that can help you uncover those six pack abs:
1. Cutting your calorie intake
We tend to eat more than we really need. This is a natural human conditioning as part of our evolutionary fight for survival. We need to eat till we are stuffed before our brain allows us to stop eating. But remember, you are in charge here. You can stop yourself once you are no longer hungry. More importantly, become aware of how many calories you are taking in. You need not know how to calculate the exact amount you are consuming, but at least find the right kind of food that does not contribute to higher calories.
2. Cut down on sweets
Most men think that they do not take sweets. Most women confess they have a weakness for confectioneries. But really, sweets are everywhere. That can of cola that you are drinking can contain as much as 7 spoonfuls of sugar. Tell me you don't take sweets! How many cubes with your coffee, how many bottles of ketchup you take? You have to absolutely reduce your sweets intake.
3. Cut down on food that contributes to high carbohydrate
You really do not need to finish all the fries on the plate. Potato, bread, rice and noodles are pure carbohydrate. They are essential, but certainly not in huge quantities. Continue your carbohydrate intake, but cut down to smaller portions. For fast food lovers, so sorry to say that you have to really cut down on those french fries that we have all grown to love.
4. Drink lots of water
Water helps to keep our internal systems in top working condition. It flushes out the toxins and brings food (fuel) around our bodies. Also, it burns calories as the body tries to warm up the water. Most importantly, when you are thirsty, your body sometimes interpret it as you are hungry.
5. Eat smaller meals, but eat more often
Instead of 3 solid meals a day, try to break them into smaller meals. In this way, you are training your body to realize that it does not need to store food (fats). Instead, the body learns that food is always available when its hungry. This helps to boost your metabolic rate and cuts down on fat build up.
6. Breakfast should be your daily priority
Breakfast is one of the most important element in your quest to shed off your gut. I shall not need to go into details but you have to understand that for most people who missed their breakfast, the potential of going hungry very quickly can cause a person to compromise those healthy food and may lead us to over consumption of unhealthy, fatty food.
These 6 effective ways to reduce belly fat may sound easy but ask yourself, how many of us really keep to any of these 6 ways. Choose any step to follow, get discipline, and each time you have finally manage to keep, include any step and so on. Once you begin to see the results, I strongly believe you will have bigger faith and stronger control towards getting that elusive 6 pack abs.
By Andrew Choong
