HOW TO REDUCE BELLY FAT

I’m going to start this post off with some bad news.
 
Unfortunately, there’s not some magical exercise or supplement that is going to instantly torch your belly fat.
It’s not possible to ‘spot reduce’ and sadly it’s your genetic makeup that decides where your body stores fat. NO AMOUNT OF SIT UPS WILL CHANGE THIS. Sorry to be the bearer of that bad news.

However, there are ways in which you can lower your body fat and eventually, with patience and consistency, the belly fat will decrease.
 

1. Calorie Deficit – This is by far the most important point. Track your calories and ensure your daily calorie intake is less than your daily calorie expenditure. You’ll utilise existing body fat, and hopefully it’ll come from around the middle. (Find my weight loss simplified blog post if you’re unsure on how to do this

 

1. Weight Training – Not only do you burn a bunch of calories during weight training, by preserving and increasing muscle mass, you can increase the number of calories you burn at rest

 

1. Sleep – Sleep is essential for recovery and research has also shown that people who don’t get enough sleep, move less and eat more

 

1. Reduce Stress – Increased levels of cortisol promote the storage of fat and increase appetite

 

1. Increase Physical Activity – Increase energy expenditure by moving more outside of the gym, especially if you’re a desk jockey. Walk the dog or get off the tube a stop early on your way to work and walk, the opportunities are endless

 

1. High Protein Diet – Foods high in protein fill you up for longer, utilise more calories in the breakdown process, and help to preserve and increase muscle mass

 
The good news is that all of these solutions are in your control, and though some of them are hard work, ultimately if you want to lose body fat, they’re worth it.
 
P.S If you ever purchase a body wrap I’ll spit at you