How To Reduce Stomach Fat For Flat Stomach?

Beer belly is a word that is used to describe a fat tummy that results from the excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks. In case of any alcoholic drink, the liver tends to burn alcohol instead of fat which leads to bigger tummies. Basically, if the calorie intake is higher than calorie expenditure, then fat tends to accumulate in the body.

Now if you want to turn that beer belly into six-pack abs, then you need to follow these rules-

1. Limit carbohydrate consumption
This means you have to cut down on sugar and starch-based foods such as refined flour, aerated drinks and anything that has sugar in it. Follow a strict diet that focuses on a limited amount of whole grains. Avoid simple carbohydrates which tend to spike blood sugar levels and aid in fat accumulation. Reduce your portion sizes to decrease your overall calorie consumption.

2. Eat fiber
Increase fiber consumption as fiber is beneficial for losing fat. It helps in you feeling fuller and thus, eat less. Fiber also reduces the chances of various life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and bad cholesterol levels in the body. Eat foods that are rich in fiber such as beans, lentils and broccoli.

3. Weight training
Weight training helps in losing body fat by increasing muscle mass in the body. Muscle burns calories at rest, so more muscle means more calorie burnt. Weight training also increases your metabolism which means your overall calorie expenditure will increase significantly. If you don't have access to a gym then combine bodyweight exercises such as pushups, squats and pull-ups in a circuit. A sample workout circuit would be 20 push up, 20 squats and 5 pull-ups one after the other. Rest for a minute and then repeat the circuit 5 times.

4. Cardio
Cardio is very important in losing fat from all over your body. Opt for HIIT (high-intensity interval training) instead of steady-state cardio like jogging at the same pace over a period of time. Too much steady-state cardio increases cortisol levels in the body leading to muscle loss. Instead, focus on HIIT which means you do an exercise at full throttle for a short period of time such as 30 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds and then to another exercise for 30 seconds. Repeat the procedure for another 10 minutes. This method keeps your metabolism elevated for 48 hours after your workout.