It might be considered attractive for Santa to have a big fat belly, but not many of us chuckle “Ho Ho Ho” when we look at our reflection. In fact for many of us belly fat is the single biggest cause for complaint about our bodies. So why is it that so many of us gather inches around our middle and what can be done to improve your body shape?

There are two types of belly fat, one responds to exercise and the other responds to diet, so the best way to get a flat tummy involves a sensible exercise regime and a healthy diet. Inch loss is what matters, so try not to be focussed on the scales and measure yourself instead.

Low fat, low calorie combinations with long periods between meals are the perfect way to increase your belly fat. Hunger leads to low energy levels and this leaves you reaching for starchy, high sugar foods that will not fill you up and plant themselves firmly around your middle. Big plates of pasta, potatoes or rice with your curry or casserole may be the perfect diet for an athlete about to do a long distance run, but if you are more likely to be sitting in an office or a car they are going straight to your waistline. Reducing your alcohol intake will also drastically reduce the size of your beer/ wine/ vodka belly!

The secret is to aim for a higher proportion of protein such as chicken, fish and eggs and fill your plate with lots of vegetables that grow above the ground. Eat regular meals and drink plenty of water. The right amount of healthy fats such as olive oil, and even butter can actually help you lose your belly fat!

Short bursts of exercise rather than long workouts are essential to kick start your metabolism and increase inch loss. 30 minutes of this type of exercise two or three times a week is perfect. Core conditioning exercises such as Pilates, Yoga or general body toning will compliment this.

Starting on 9th May from 6.30pm – 7.30pm,  we will be starting our three week plan including:

An easy to follow eating plan with recipes and choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner
A shopping list to stock up with all the right ingredients
A  healthy eating alternative list
An educational weekly talk for you to lean how to keep belly fat at bay for good
Food diary and measurement sheet
An exercise plan

 Our talks will include:

Week 1          Introduction to metabolism and belly fat basics
What is metabolism and what affects it
Types of fat and their role
Eating for a flat belly – what food groups we will focus on and why
Introduction of an eating plan and what you need to commit to for results

Week 2         The role of hormones and their effect on the body
Stress and appetite hormones
Bloating
How to manipulate hormones to achieve results

Week 3          The role of exercise
Effects of exercise on the body
Maximising results through exercise
Working exercise into your lifestyle

We can take the hard work out of planning for you for just £39.99 so call us on 01778 423923 and banish your belly fat for good!