Belly Fat FAQ
Belly Fat (Visceral Fat) Frequently Asked Questions
What is belly fat?
The bulge we see protruding from the waistline is where we usually think belly fat lies. Belly fat is also known as visceral fat, which isn’t the same as the fat that lies just beneath the skin. Visceral fat lines the internal organs within the abdominal region of the body.
Is it bad to have?
Belly fat or visceral fat doesn’t just sit around and wait for us to use it as an energy source. It releases hormones, toxins and substances in the body that cause inflammation. Medical research has linked visceral fat to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer.
Will diet pills help?
Some diet pills work by suppressing the appetite so you eat less and therefore take in fewer calories. The fewer calories you consume, the less your body has to work to burn off the excess that gets stored as fat. However, usually this solution won’t help you lose weight and the deep belly fat that was already there.
Will dieting help?
You should be eating to meet your daily nutritional requirements to maintain your health and energy for normal activity levels. Making sure you don’t consume more calories than what you can burn helps control your weight, however you shouldn’t starve yourself just because you are in a hurry. Dieting alone isn’t enough.
Do I really need to exercise to reduce it?
Exercise, if combined with a low calorie low fat diet, will help lower your weight and burn belly or visceral fat.
Can sit ups reduce belly fat?
Targeted exercise such as sit-ups or abdominal crunches will develop the muscles but won’t burn away the visceral fat.
What type of exercise works?
The best type of exercise for reducing belly fat is a cardiovascular workout such as walking or jogging. Your walking or jogging should last from 30 to 45 minutes five times a week. You should move at a pace that makes the heart beat faster and breaks a sweat.
How do I stay motivated to lose my gut?
Many people fail to achieve their weight lost fat burning objectives. Feeling guilty and being hard on yourself isn’t going to help you in the long run. There will be a point in your life when you hit bottom and that’s when you know you must change. Until that moment arrives, it’s important to remain hopeful and believe you can and will become slimmer and healthier.
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