10 Reasons Why You Are Not Losing Belly Fat!

By- Shreya Sharma

You might be working out and starving yourself to have that perfect, flat abs. But it comes out as frustrating and disappointing when it is bikini season and your body is not bikini ready. We all want to get rid of our belly fat, but you should not get rid of all of your belly fat because a little of it is actually good for your body. It protects your internal organs, stomach, and intestines. But too much of fat can cause inflammation which increases your chance of heart disease or diabetes. Here are 10 reasons you are not losing belly fat.

1. Add more colors to your food

Foods that are brighter in color have the higher level of Vitamin C, which lowers your stress hormones that cause belly fat to stick around. People who eat red, yellow and orange nutrient rich food usually have the smaller waist.

2. No to low-fat diet

Have the diet rich in monounsaturated fat as it is an effective way to trim down belly fat. This is one healthy fat that satisfies your body and curbs craving that stop you from eating junk food. Eat nuts, avocado and olive oil to lose belly fat.

3. Say no to burger

Eating the food with saturated fat increases the amount of visceral fat. Try getting your fats from fish instead of burgers. Reach for salmon or trout rather than ground beef to up your intake of polyunsaturated fats and switch out the cheeseburgers for a protein that has less saturated fat, like chicken.

4. No to diet soda

People who drink diet soda are more likely to have belly fat because they overestimate the calories they are saving by drinking diet soda, and over eat more calories from food in comparison. If you cannot stop drinking diet soda, you can cut on the calories you eat per day.

5. Yes to magnesium in your diet

Magnesium is important for our body. People who do not eat enough magnesium have higher blood sugar level and the higher level of insulin. Eat foods that are rich in magnesium at least twice a week. You can eat banana, soybean and dark leafy greens.

6. Do not eat out of a box

Food that comes in box or package is terrible for you. Prepacked foods are high in carbs and have a lot of added sugar that hikes your blood sugar and insulin level. Add healthy food to your regular meals, it makes you fuller and kills your craving for junk food.

7. Beer leads to belly fat

Beer and wine are bad for your belly fat. Alcohol consumption can lead to weight gain in women. Try to consume less of alcohol to keep your belly fat down.

8. Try yoga

Women who go through menopause starts to get belly fat more and more. Try yoga three times a week to slim your waist by ½ an inch. Treat yourself to something relaxing and pleasant at least once per day. Cut down your stress and it will be easy for you to lose belly fat.

9. Get rid of depression

Women who are feeling depression symptoms are more likely to have belly fat. People who are depressed have less physical activities and disturbed eating pattern. Exercise as it will control your metabolism, especially the amount of fat that your metabolism burns, and also releases the feel-good hormone that makes you feel better.

10. More of work out

High-intensity interval training which is very intense vigorous exercising followed by short rest periods is one of the best ways to trim belly fat. It burns more calories in less time, as well as lower your levels of insulin and cortisol.