Lose Belly Fat- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

     If you are a woman over 40 you probably have some questions about losing belly fat.

In this article I respond to the most common questions regarding losing belly fat for women over 40.

What are specific foods to avoid?
Trans fats and saturated fat consumption would make it impossible for you to lose belly fat. Try to keep them off as much as practicable. Saturated fats are contained in milk, chocolate (sorry, ladies), fatty meats and some kinds of oil, for instance palm oil or coconut oil.
Simple, empty carbohydrates are not good for you too. White flour, white rice, white bread and pasta all contain empty carbohydrates. Sugar isn't good for you too. Fruit sugar isn't good for you as well.

What is the best way to avoid cravings?
Keep your blood sugar level constant as much as possible. Get every 2-3 hours a little meal. But watch out for the calories, they add up easily. Get enough fiber to make you feel full- mineral and vitamin-rich vegetables are good for that.

To lose belly fat, is cardiovascular training helpful?
Cardio helps a good deal- it抯 the type of training which will make you burning fat the best while you are training. Use changing intensity levels in your training. Challenge yourself to be totally out of breath, catch your breath in the following 2 to 3 minutes, and then challenge yourself over again. Your fitness level will improve a lot, if you're able to integrate this into your daily routine. After your workouts you will still burn calories, what will assist you to lose your body fat.

I do not want to become bulky. Should I do strength training?
As a woman, you would have to train very hard to become bulky. If you increase your muscle mass you will burn fat even when you're not physically active. Fat tissue does not burn fat but muscles do. Replacing fat with lean muscles is a good idea.

Are abs-exercises helpful? I am thinking about situps or crunches.
Yes and no. They do not help in the sense of 揑 have fat on my abs, so when I am working out my abs, I will bring down the fat on my abs? This doesn't work that way. But: You will burn more calories if you strengthen your abdominal muscles. The more muscles you have the more calories you will burn. And: If you have well developed abdominal muscles, you抣l better suck in a protruding belly.

I抳e heard that sleep is important in losing belly fat. Is it really true?
Yes, that抯 right. There is a statistical correlation between lack of sleep and obesity. In more general terms, try to find enough time for yourself. The more stress you have, the higher the likelihood of being overweight or obese.

Do Pilates or Yoga help?
Pilates and Yoga are very helpful. They make your midsection stronger and challenge your cardiovascular system. You might find that your posture improves too- people will see you as more powerful and energetic.

In this article I抳e answered some common questions about losing belly fat for women over 40. Since the lifestyle of women over 40 varies greatly, you might consider joining a program allowing you to ask questions regarding your particular situation.

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