Best way to lose tummy fat

With a new year upon us many of us have made a promise to our selves to get rid of tummy fat. As you know, getting rid of tummy fat means getting rid of total body fat, since there is no such thing as spot reduction of fat. Some of you might have a goal of losing 5 to 10 pounds, while others have a lot more to lose and have set the bar at 20 to 30 pounds. You might have this goal so that you will look better in the clothes you wear, or a secret wish to look better in the bedroom with your partner. Whatever the reasons, you need to find the best way to lose tummy fat for YOU, whether it’s through a diet or workout program, or both. There are tons of weight loss tips out there, but different personalities and body types react differently to each.

 
Consult with your doctor

As always, before trying a new diet or exercise program it is important that you consult with your doctor or physician first. Not everyone can do, for example, a rapid weight loss diet, as it would simply be unhealthy for you. Pre-existing health issues could mean that you need to have a custom plan made for you, in consultation with your doctor. A 20-minute appointment is definitely worth it so that you do not risk your health.

 
Calorie deficit is a must

The common feature of the diets and workout plans that actually work is that you are maintaining a calorie deficit. This is the only way to lose fat. If your body receives more calories than it expends, you simply can’t lose weight. So the question is, how to go about getting a calorie deficit.

 
Rapid weigh loss diets

There are the rapid weight loss diets, where your body is in a ketogenic state where the body breaks down fat for fuel. There are several of these diets out there, but the danger of being on one of these diets is so severe that I won’t be talking more about them here.

 
Nutrient composition not that important

The more sensible approach is to go try a diet where you are only on a small calorie deficit. These are often the best way to lose tummy fat. It really doesn’t matter if the diet is low on fat or low on carbohydrates, as long as you keep the deficit going. If your body personality responds better to low fat diets or vice versa, than go for that nutrient ratio. Personally I would try to keep a balance, with slightly lower volumes of carbs in my food.

 
Proteins are important

The important thing is to get enough proteins, and I can’t say this enough. Try to get at least 1 gram of proteins per pound of body weight. This means that if you weigh 180 pounds, try to get 180 grams of protein through your diet. Several studies have shown that this is the optimal protein amount. You really don’t want to lose weight by losing body muscles, so be strict on your protein intake.

 
Getting rid of tummy fat before the summer

The quest to find the best way to lose tummy fat is still continuing. As for my own extra pounds, I will be combining a strict diet, with no carbohydrates in liquid form, fewer meals per day (yes, science has shown that meal frequency is irrelevant), and a lot of jogging and weight lifting. Hopefully I will be at my match weight by summer time.