Monday, January 5, 2009

Lose Belly Fat Fast:A Positive Attitude Can Work Wonders!

By Spinney Howard

Losing weight, particularly belly fat, has as much to do with having a positive attitude as it does with making lifestyle changes. Obesity is proliferating in the United States: 3.8 million people are over 300 pounds, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 pounds and the average adult female weighs an unprecedented 163 pounds!

No matter what your reasons are for wanting to lose weight, especially unsightly, unattractive belly fat, there are some basic lifestyle changes you must make that work incredibly well for burning body fat, especially stomach fat, in a short amount of time.

Please keep in mind,there is always a certain amount of risk when starting a new fitness program. You should definitely talk with your physician before beginning any new diet or exercise routine, especially if you have existing health problems.

First and foremost, you can never, ever say enough about how important it is to maintain a positive attitude while you attempt to lose weight. You need to be particularly aware of "self talk": the statements you say to yourself especially when you're discouraged or having some setbacks. Statements such as "I can't do this" or "This is too hard for me" or "I can't seem to catch a break" are all self-sabotaging statements!

Do whatever you must to maintain a positive attitude! No matter how seemingly difficult your weight loss goals are, if you think you can do it, YOU WILL!

Focus on eating lean proteins, veggies, beans/legumes and "good" fats. If you must eat breads, eat breads made from 100% whole grains. By eating small balanced meals containing protein, fresh or frozen vegetables, beans/legumes, and healthy fats several times per day, you can lose belly fat fast yet maintain a high energy level.

Cut out ANYTHING made with refined flour and/or refined sugars, foods such as white rice,white potatoes, breads, cereals, pastas.Absolutely stay away from these foods...Period! Don't eat fried foods! avoid all non-diet sodas/soft drinks and candies and limit your alcohol intake.Beer, wine and liquor slows down your body's metabolism because of the excess stress they put on the liver

Don't kill yourself in the gym! To loose belly fat fast, do shorter, more intense workouts 3 to 4 times a week. Most people do the wrong types of exercises, they get very little results, and then they get discouraged and quit.You're going to burn more belly fat in less time by focusing on shorter, higher-intensity workout sessions that incorporate both strength/weight training and cardio/aerobic training.

Incorporating these tested and true suggestions while maintaining a positive attitude of successful expectation will certainly help you to loose belly fat fast.Always remember...no matter what challenges you face, NEVER GIVE UP! - 16004

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