How To Get Rid Of Stubborn Fat On Lower Belly

Last updated on August 11th, 2023 at 06:46 pm

‘How to get rid of stubborn fat on lower belly?' is a question that is googled by many on the internet today. Many results pop up, and many cannot yet put their finger on the best advice to follow regarding getting rid of unwelcome belly fat.

Medical studies have shown that excess belly fat is detrimental to the lungs and heart. Furthermore, it increases the risk associated with chronic ailments such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Excess belly fat can also prevent you from wearing your favorite clothes.

If you follow the recommendations, you will have your answers and, finally, understand the most effective way to get rid of that stubborn bit of fat.

Stubborn fat in your lower belly is not always a bad thing. For example, if you have been highly active and your lower belly is still fat, that's great! It means that at least some of the hard work is paying off. When you're trying to lose weight, however, you don't want to have stubborn fat.

A layer of fat on the lower part of your belly makes it harder for your stomach to expand. As a result, it can make it harder to see results when trying to slim down. Reducing stress and working out regularly is the best way to eliminate stubborn fat. By doing both things, you'll be able to burn off the extra calories and fat stored in your lower belly area.

Many try quick fixes like tummy trimmer tablets, crunches, cardio machines, sauna belts, etc. but have obtained little to no results. Instead, you can do a few key things, which I will list below.

1. Consume Metabolism Boosting Foods

• Fish rich in Omega 3 fats like salmon, tuna, mackerel, etc.
• Barley and oats (rich in soluble fiber)
• Avocado
• Green tea
• Nuts, etc.

2. Avoid Sugar-Rich Foods

Stop consuming foods loaded with sugar and replace them with protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Drink black coffee or green tea instead of energy drinks, soda, or other sugar-filled consumables.

Do you love eating chocolate? You can always substitute your favorite snack with protein bars with less sugar. You can use cinnamon as an excellent sugar replacement and still enjoy its health benefits.

Cinnamon helps stabilize sugar, slows down the rate at which food leaves your stomach, and makes you feel full so that you don't have excess cravings for food.

3. Exercises, Including Weight Training

Crunches alone will not do the job of lowering your belly fat. Pay more attention to and do exercises that simultaneously engage several groups of muscles while working your cardiovascular system. You can register for a yoga course or take on a kickboxing course.

Weight training helps strengthen your muscles and burn off excess calories. It also helps to improve glucose uptake as well as insulin sensitivity.

4. Always Get Enough Sleep

How many hours do you sleep every day? You may not know it, but not getting adequate sleep can significantly impact your health. Sleep-deprived individuals experience increased cravings for fat-building and sugar-rich foods.

They also undergo a severe alteration of hormone production, thus affecting cortisol levels and bringing about insulin sensitivity. This activity causes the build-up of belly fat in your gut.

Therefore, do your best to sleep for at least seven to eight hours every night so that these issues can be avoided entirely.

5. Other Ways to Eliminate Your Belly Fat

There are some other ways to eliminate your belly fat as well. You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Water is one of the best detoxifiers and can flush out all the toxins from your body. These toxins can include an overabundance of hormones that cause you to gain fat.

It would help if you also ate your meals at regular intervals. Skipping meals can increase your cravings for unhealthy foods and cause you to overeat at the next meal.

You should also avoid eating empty calories and foods high in fat and sugar, as these will only cause you to gain weight.

Conclusion

The lower belly or the love handles, can be tricky to shed fat from. The good news is that there are some simple ways to get rid of stubborn fat on your lower belly.

You can start by ensuring a healthy diet rich in fiber, protein, and fats. You can also perform abdominal exercises to target your lower abdominal area and drink plenty of water to flush out toxins from your body.

Rick Kaselj

Rick Kaselj MS, is a leading kinesiologist and injury specialist as well as co-creator of the best-selling Unlock Your Hip Flexors program. Rick creates exercise programs that help people heal injuries and eliminate pain, so they can go back to living a full, active, healthy life.