Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Get Rid of Belly Fat, Be Healthful and Fit!

By Jayna Davis

Are you one of those many people who has growing bulges around the belly? Aside from being unsightly, do you know that it can be a health concern, too? Do you want to look sexier while being healthier, too? Read on!

Excess flab around the belly can happen not only to people with weight problems but also to those of average weight or size. It can be brought about by a sedentary lifestyle, unbalanced diet, heredity, age, slow metabolism or hormonal changes. However those fat around your belly came about, it is imperative that you do something about it.

Outwardly, we need to lose belly fat to satisfy our vanity: 1) To show off those curves in a two-piece bikini, 2) Still fit into those coming-of-trend old jeans or skirts, or 3) Look pretty and well-shaped in dresses.

But health risk issues transcends mere physical appearance and voluptuous curves in the struggles toward losing belly fat. Some of the dangers to your health resulting from excess belly fat are as follows:

- Heart conditions or heart disease

- Stroke or apoplexy

- High blood pressure

- Diabetes

- Colorectal or colon cancer

- Metabolic syndrome

- Breast cancer

- Gallbladder problems

- Impairment of intellectual capacity or dementia

This isn't meant to scare you, but it is quite scary what those seemingly harmless flabs can do to you and to those around you. Would you want to live a healthier life? If you do, your next question may be: How can I lose the fat around my belly?

Losing the fat around your belly can be done in various ways. It usually depends on your level of commitment as well as your consistency in adhering to those programs or regimen. Sometimes, it depends on how much price you are willing to pay. Or how much of your favorite food you are willing to sacrifice. Whatever is more effective for you, never lose focus on the objective of getting rid of excess belly fat.

A healthy diet and regular exercise is one way to burn off belly fat. Keeping active in your daily activities helps melt those fats away. If you are one with a genetic predisposition towards obesity or being overweight or if your metabolism is slower, you may opt to undergo surgical procedures as liposuction, abdominoplasty or bariatric surgery. However, do extensive research and choose only a reputable doctor for those procedures.

If you are still not actively engaged in your fight against excess belly fat, no one is going to do it for you. So, start the war against belly fat and resolve to win!

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