1. Sleep. Excess storage around the midsection is usually as a result of too much cortisol, which is your body’s stress hormone. One of the best ways to bring your cortisol levels under control is to get a good night’s rest. Being well rested will also help you cope with the demands of your workout program and leads to better food choices. They call it “beauty rest” for a reason. Make it a priority to get enough sleep.
2. Use interval training. Long periods of sustained activity (e.g. jogging) teaches your body to hold more fat in those “hard to lose” areas. Short bursts of high-intensity exercise with intermittent periods of active rest have been shown to be helpful in mobilizing fat stores from “stubborn” areas like the belly. Ever seen an elite sprinter with a flabby waist?
3. Experiment with Green tea extract. Green Tea extract is stimulates the metabolism during weight loss phases. Be sure your Green Tea extract is high in EGCG, the most active component. A recommend dosage is 400mg 1-2x per day. Do your research on what dosages are safe and work best for someone of you gender and bodyweight. WARNING: If you suffer from hypertension or diabetes, or any other health concerns, check with your doctor first.
4. Do AM cardio workouts. I like the mornings for burning belly fat because of the elevated growth hormone levels you experience upon waking. The time of day doesn’t matter, just how recently you woke up. Don’t eat before the workout. Eat a complete breakfast when you’re done. Try combining this with #’s 2 and 3.
5. Choose anti-inflammatory foods. Too much inflammation in the body can interrupt hormones which are important for regulating metabolism and burning belly fat. People with excess belly fat tend to have more inflammation. A leading cause of inflammation in the body is Glycation. Gylcation occurs when there is a high amount of sugar in the blood and causes the binding of sugar molecules to protein molecules. The Gylcation of proteins causes decreased biological activity of proteins and has been linked to premature aging, altered vision, Kidney disease, joint pain and arthritis. Bit of a vicious cycle. Replace red meat with fish, 2-3 times per week, cut down on starches and grains (replace with sweet potatoes or yams), get plenty of green veggies, nuts, mixed berries, and a extra virgin olive oil; you will begin to see a difference in the fitting of your clothing.
Written by Jason Ferreira (Mayfair East’s Fitness Manager)
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Excellent. Will try some of this. Thanks
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