Are you trying to lose belly fat? Have you already searched the internet, only to find the same answers that relate to exercise and dietary restrictions. Are there some other things you should also know about losing belly fat?
Yes, we list down 4 things you must know if you are trying to lose belly fat:
One: Stress and sleep affect belly fat levels
Stress and sleep can affect belly fat levels.
When you are stressed, your body produces more of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol circulating in your bloodstream increases the accumulation of belly fat.
Lack of sleep is a form of stress on the body, which then leads to increased cortisol levels. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body becomes less resilient and is more prone to stress.
Additionally, when you don’t get enough sleep, there is a tendency toward making unhealthy food choices, which can contribute to belly fat.
In summary, increased stress and reduced sleep are often intertwined, and together they may result in you eating less healthily. The outcome is often an increase in weight and belly fat.
To manage stress and sleep, you can try the following:
- Practice relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques, such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing, can help to reduce stress levels.
- Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed: Caffeine and alcohol can interfere with sleep.
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine: This might include taking a warm bath, reading a book, or listening to calming music.
- Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool: These conditions are conducive to sleep.
What is interesting to know is that when you begin practicing healthful sleep hygiene, you are also managing your stress levels, and in turn your dietary preferences.
Two: these are the common mistakes people make when trying to lose belly fat:
They are not eating enough protein: Protein can help you to feel full and satisfied, which can help you to eat less overall. It can also help to boost your metabolism and help you to burn more calories.
They are not exercising enough: Exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and reduce belly fat. However, many people do not get enough exercise. You need to start with the bare minimum of 30 minutes a day of cardio exercise.
They are not incorporating passive interventions: Exercise is an active intervention where you are doing something using your willpower. The opposite of active interventions are passive interventions like Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal massage and Cavitations, Fat Freezing treatments or Red Light Therapy. Introducing passive treatments can be helpful because instead of work on yourself, you have someone working on you.
They are giving up too easily: Losing belly fat takes time and effort. It is important to be patient and consistent with your efforts. If you give up too easily, you will not see results.
They are not making sustainable changes: If you make drastic changes to your diet and exercise routine, you are more likely to give up. It is important to make sustainable changes that you can stick with for the long term. This means small changes that you stick to will make the most impact.
Three: It only takes 4-6 weeks to see noticeable results in belly fat loss
The amount of time it takes to see noticeable results in belly fat loss will vary from person to person. However, most people will start to see results after 4-6 weeks of consistent diet and exercise changes.
The key word here is consistency. If you stick with it, you will eventually see results.
Four: You need to know how to maintain your belly fat loss once you have achieved your goal.
Once you have achieved your goal of losing belly fat, it is important to take steps to maintain your results. Here are a few tips:
- Continue to eat a healthy diet: Eating a healthy diet is essential for maintaining a healthy weight and reducing belly fat levels.
- Stay active: Exercise is also important for maintaining a healthy weight and reducing belly fat levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
- Don’t give up: Maintaining your results takes time and effort. Don’t give up if you have a setback. Just get back on track and keep going.
We hope that by answering these four questions for you, you have a better idea on how to envision and plan your belly fat loss journey!