According to a “Women’s Health” magazine survey, ladies around the world admit that of all their body parts, the area they’re most insecure about it their midsection. Of course, this isn’t surprising to any actual women out there. Sure, we know bellies come in all shapes and sizes, but that doesn’t make us like ours any more.
And we know that the fat that’s deep inside our abdomens - the kind of fat you can’t pinch between your fingers - is the worst kind because it encourages inflammation and can be bad for the heart. Unfortunately, a lot of us still have it, even those who seem really fit. But the good news is that it doesn’t take six-pack abs to be healthy. Here are a few easy changes that we can make to target this tummy fat, from Dr. Travis Stork.
- You don’t have to quit carbs, but you do need to eat more fiber - Not only does it keep you full, it promotes good gut bacteria, which has been linked to a “healthy weight.”
- Eat almonds - These tasty nuts are full of fiber and snacking on them fills you up. And recent research shows people who ate them every day lost more belly fat than those who didn’t.
- Lift weights at least three times a week - Doing resistance training at least three times a week can help you burn more fat, even that abdominal fat, because muscle boosts your metabolism. And moderate exercise helps with weight management too, so keep jogging, walking, or whatever moving you like to do.
Source: Women's Health
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