Obesity is one of the biggest concerns of the 21st century. Our surroundings are filled with fast food commercials and the other half is basically filled with weight loss programs.
Disclaimer : Before we begin, it is not possible to reduce fat in one area of the body. If you are looking to lose weight, it happens gradually from all parts of the body, the stubborn belly fat is probably the last place you’ll lose weight, it is highly dependent on genetics.
Here are 8 tiny changes that you can make to your daily routine to lose belly fat fast. Please note that if you suffer from an existing health condition, consult your doctor before altering your diet and starting exercise.
1. Ditch sugar
Instead of having your daily cup of Joe, shift to healthier alternative like green tea. It does not contain milk (and the fat that comes with it) or the sugar which is again bad for your weight loss journey.
Bonus tip: if you skip the straw with your drink, you will end up swallowing less air which will help reduce bloating and uneasiness in the stomach.
2. Walk more
If driving is your primary method of transport, We suggest you park your car further away and walk to your destination. If you have a job where you sit all day. Take short breaks and move around. Take a 10 minute walk after a meal, this will aid in digestion and help you feel lighter.
3. Light exercise
Any kind of light exercise will add up and you’ll see gradual improvements in your health, body and overall mood. You can also perform a few set of pushups each day. The best part about pushups is that they can be performed anywhere without any equipment. They work on your arms, forearms, back, core and legs. Pushups also help improve your posture.
4. Think before you eat
Just because you had a fairly active day does not give you a free-pass to indulge in a calorie-laden pizza. An average pizza slice contains up to 550 calories. You would need at least 1.5 hours of running to break even. Be mindful of what you eat and try to cut our intake by 300-400 calories per day.
5. Do the math
1 pound of fat is approximately 3500 calories. If you cut 300 calories per day from your daily intake and indulge in light exercise, you can lose a pound of weight each week. This is the healthiest pace of weight loss and will prevent stretch marks and loose skin.
6. Stay Hydrated
It’s a known fact that the human body is 70% water. Staying hydrated will help your body perform at it’s best and will also help flush out harmful toxins from your body. Replace soda and sugary beverages with water and watch that belly shrink.
7. Avoid Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol does not contain any nutrition, they are simply empty calories that will hinder your weight-loss journey. Cocktails can easily contain 300-500 calories per drink.
8. Eat 4-6 smaller meals daily
Spread out your food during the day into smaller, healthier meals. This will keep your metabolism active throughout the day and it will greatly reduce the chance of you reaching out for an unhealthy snack.
The focus is not just on losing fat, but to improve the overall quality of health. Getting in shape, improving strength, endurance and stamina. You can easily incorporate these tiny hacks into your daily routine.
Source :
I did not use any links to write this article. It is based on my knowledge on health and nutrition and by reading hundreds of Health blogs and forums over the years.