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Fat Loss: Five Top Tips to Help You Reduce Your Flab
By Robert | January 14, 2009
When most of us look in the mirror, we would prefer a much leaner reflection to be staring back at us. Those pesky tummy rolls, the skyscraper hips, the thunder thighs, and the triple chins are all composed of a large accumulation of fat cells. The fat gets stored on our bodies when we consume more calories than we burn, and it stays there until we resolve to do something about it.
One of the biggest myths about fat loss is that it can be achieved without the aid of exercise and a healthy diet. This is definitely not true. The fad diets that you see advertised anywhere you care to look are unsustainable, unhealthy, and some of them are downright dangerous.
When you try to lose fat, you are not aiming to necessarily lose bodyweight, but instead, you are aiming to tone your muscles and lose the overhanging skin. If you are confused about the concept of losing weight versus losing fat, think of a bodybuilder. Most bodybuilders weigh much more per inch than the average person. They also have an infinitely smaller percentage of body fat than most of the rest of us.
Now you are ready to blast some fat, here are some top tips to help you lose the rolls and improve your body the healthy way:
Do Some Cardio Exercise
Though it might sound boring, any kind of cardiovascular exercise will help you to burn fat. You are aiming for a longer duration, lower intensity kind of workout. Perhaps you would like to walk, swim, cycle, jog, or even just take your dog for a long trek in the woods. When you exercise, your body needs fuel for your muscles. Therefore, it uses the food that you have recently eaten first and then turns to your fat stores for energy. Aim for around 45 minutes of cardio exercise four or five times per week for optimal results.
Watch What You Eat
When you consume more fuel than your body uses, the excess is stored in fat cells. If you eat 5000 calories each day, but only use 3000, the extra 2000 will add to your body fat. You need to aim to work towards a small calorie deficit each day of around 10%. This way, you will lose fat in a gradual and healthy manner. Remember that starvation is not the answer. It confuses your body and may actually lead to a substantial weight gain.
Become Less Efficient
Though we all groan loudly when we have to make a second trip up the stairs for a forgotten item, we are actually expending twice the energy, and therefore twice the calories. Park a little further from the store instead of waiting five minutes for a closer space, take the elevator instead of the stairs, or take the dog am extra block for his daily walk. The point is that any exercise is healthy, and any kind of exercise is better than no exercise. You do not have to be pounding away at the gym to burn fat!
Eat More Fiber
Fiber is not only better for your body than many of the other alternatives, but it also makes you feel fuller. Though a chocolate bar might satisfy your sugar cravings, you will be craving more food within an hour of eating it. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains are all packed with fiber, and are also devoid of the nasty chemicals which contribute to fat storage on the body.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water is great for fat loss in several different ways. Firstly, it is healthy for the body and helps rid our system of the toxins we ingest on a daily basis. Secondly, a glass of water will make you feel much fuller when eaten before a meal. Thirdly, water contains none of the sugars, carbs, or calories that can be found in many brands of juice and soda. Not everyone likes to slug down glass after glass of water, but aim for 6-8 glasses daily if you can.
Losing fat is not only preferable for the aesthetic appearance of your body, but it is also crucial to your good health. An overabundance of fat can leave your body susceptible to diabetes, stroke, and heart attack. Small and healthy improvements can make all the difference, so get started today!
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