Facts You Should Know About Belly Fat

By Dr. Dennis Clark


Dieting can certainly cause you to be frustrated especially during those times you hit a plateau when you stay at the same weight despite following a diet closely. However, many dieters experiencing these plateaus do so mostly over the belly fat they seem to find too stubborn to completely go away.

Many people may not know about fats the body must have for mere survival. The fats stored inside your body are called visceral fats and are usually stored around your organs for protection and cushioning. When your tummy seems to stay there no matter what you do to flatten it, you may be seeing a sign that your real trouble with fat is inside your body.

Women that have a waistline measurement of more than 35 inches should consult their doctor about their level of visceral fats. The men that have waistline measurements of more than 40 inches should also talk to their physician about visceral fats. Your stomach is an indicator you may have a level of visceral fats that is too high to be considered healthy.

Dieters that get desperate to lose weight may take a chance on taking diet pills or weight loss supplements. Before you do so, talking to your doctor about them is best. If you have an underlying medical condition, you could cause it to be worse by taking some diet pills.

Regular exercise is essential for you to control your weight. Exercising vigorously is the best way to get to the visceral fats you may have inside. Keep in mind that working out not only helps you to trim your waistline and lower your total levels of visceral fats, it also helps to tone and strengthen muscle. One great benefit of exercise is also the improvement you will experience in your mood and ability to concentrate.

Maintaining a well balanced diet is necessary for you to reach optimum good health. When you are eating foods less in calories, you may notice faster weight loss. By choosing the food sources that have less calorie content than the number of calories it takes to burn them, you may be surprised to see how much faster you lose weight.

Always consult with your doctor about any plan you have found for losing belly fat before trying it. You could experience serious health problems when following a diet that does not include the important nutrients your body requires for some of its necessary functions. Approaching weight loss in a healthy way will help you lose weight and keep it off as well.




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