Belly Fat Diets – the Magical Solution?
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Have you heard that there are foods and special diets that are specially designed to help you get rid of your belly fat? There is something called the Flat Belly Diet that has been endorsed by the writers at Prevention magazine. The diet is promoted as a way to take as many inches off of your waistline as you want. There are also a variety of diets making the rounds right now that claim they can get rid of your stomach fat without you having to do a single minute of exercise. Are these diets the real deal? Here is what we have found out about belly fat diets:
The best way to get rid of stomach fat is to eat a healthy diet and maintain a regular exercise routine. You will want to work all of your muscle systems, not just your abdominal region. You know that this is true, but isn’t there any truth to the diets that claim to get rid of belly fat?
To understand why these diets aren’t what they claim to be, you need to understand how fat works in your body. Fat cells cannot be lost without surgery. Even people who are in model shape have plenty of fat cells in their bodies. Fat cells are cells that stretch and constrict depending on how much exercise you get and what you eat. The only way to lose a fat cell is to have it surgically removed. What’s more, your body stores fat in different ways–focusing on a single area of your body won’t get rid of that area’s fat. It will simply relocate the fat to somewhere else!
The “Belly Fat Diet” promoted by Prevention Magazine is famous because it promotes the ingestion of monosaturated fat. Followers of this diet plan are instructed to add some source of monosaturated fat to every meal they eat. Monosaturated fats can be found in, among other things, soybeans, seeds, nuts, olives and dark chocolate. The person who developed the diet claims that monosaturated fat focuses specifically on the fat that is stored in the belly area. The author of the diet encourages exercise, but emphasizes that exercise is not required to make the diet successful.
Recently, MSNBC released an article that promises readers that there are no foods that will actively attack single areas of body fat. Belly fat is the same as fat located in other areas of the human body. The article maintains that genetics has more to do with where your body stores fat than anything you could eat.
Here is the simple truth: if you cut your calorie intake and burn more calories than you take in, you will lose weight! To work specifically on the fat that is stored in your belly, you can add some extra abdominal exercises to your regular workout routine. There are no magical belly fat diets that will whisk away the fat cells stored in your belly. To truly lose your stomach fat you need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly!
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18 Comments
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I did this for about a year, had great success. I also exercised for at least an hour every day. 12 years later, I've gained a little back, but am still in good shape, and only 7 pounds over weight. i ate mostly fresh veggies, and fruit. Using only fat-free dressing and dips. I did not give up meat, proteins, starches, and carbs or sugar. but I did use them in moderation. I also picked one day a week as a reward day. On that day, I ate what I wanted. i don't mean that I would sit down and eat a whole pizza, but I would have a couple of slices, the same for that donut you've been craving, if I wanted one on that given day, even after having the pizza then I had one. The key is this, drink lots of water, do not eat after 7P.M, read labels, fill up on fresh veggies, before you eat a meal, or make that your meal, and you must exercise. Susan Powder has some very helpful reading material on fat free living, you may want to check her out. Good luck, and remember Be careful when going on any type of eating modification program.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
low fat diets don't necessarily work
you lose the weight while you're on the diet but once you go back to eating the way you did before you'll gain it back again
it's easier and better to make habit of eating healthy and eating less sodium and trans fats and meeting the food guide requirements
and also exercising
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
thanks man thats what im bout to do
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 5:40 am
Each of them 3 diets are different. Each one of them have different effects on different people.. it dont matter how many calories u eat in a day, its as long as u dont get alot of carbs and too much of the bad fats that cause weight gain. for you height, weight, age and activity level there are different amounts of carbs, protein, fat and calories you should eat.. so really each of those diets depends on who the person is.
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 am
High levels of oxidants from any source may act as a cancer promoter. Oxidants (or free radicals) are produced routinely by the body. Dietary fat and environmental pollutants can increase exposure and damage. But researchers also have reported dietary anti-oxidants, such as fruits and vegetables which are found in greater amounts in low-fat and low-calorie diets, have protective effects.
The process of oxidation in the human body damages cell membranes and other structures including cellular proteins, lipids and DNA. When oxygen is metabolised, it creates ‘free radicals’ which steal electrons from other molecules, causing damage. The body can cope with some free radicals and needs them to function effectively. However, an overload of free radicals has been linked to certain diseases, including heart disease, liver disease and some cancers. Oxidation can be accelerated by stress, cigarette smoking, alcohol, sunlight, pollution and other factors.
Antioxidants are found in certain foods that neutralise free radicals. These include the nutrient antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, and the minerals copper, zinc and selenium. Other dietary food compounds, such as the phytochemicals in plants and zoochemicals from animal products, are believed to have greater antioxidant effects than either vitamins or minerals. These are called the non-nutrient antioxidants and include phytochemicals, such as lycopenes in tomatoes, and anthocyanins found in cranberries.
Some of the degenerative conditions caused by free radicals include:
Deterioration of the eye lens, which contributes to blindness.
Inflammation of the joints (arthritis).
Damage to nerve cells in the brain, which contributes to conditions such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.
Acceleration of the ageing process.
Increased risk of coronary heart disease, since free radicals encourage low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol to adhere to artery walls.
Certain cancers, triggered by damaged cell DNA.
The disease-fighting antioxidants
A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. Antioxidants scavenge the free radicals from the body cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. The protective effect of antioxidants continues to be studied around the world. For instance, men who eat plenty of the antioxidant lycopene (found in tomatoes) may be less likely than other men to develop prostate cancer. Lutein, found in spinach and corn, has been linked to a lower incidence of eye lens degeneration and associated blindness in the elderly. Flavonoids, such as the tea catechins found in green tea, are believed to contribute to the low rates of heart disease in Japan.
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Well…there are still tons of people who eat high-fat fast food. None of those companies you mentioned are going out of business anytime soon…
…however, the trend toward healthier eating has forced fast-food companies to accomodate these customers. McDonalds has rolled out premium salads. Wendys allows people to substitute side salads or a baked potato instead of french fries in value meals.
Sales aren't down by all that much. People still jam the drive-thrus at lunch hour. But now, the healthier eaters at least have an option or two…the lesser of the evils.
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September 24th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
i only drink one cup of cofee everyday and eat healthing and well when i drink ocfee it birns my fat cause im very skinny im 85 pounds and i drink only once cup of cofee everyday and well i loose one pound everyday
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September 24th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
i have the problem of medication weight. I take a med that helps you eat when you can’t. Ive noticed I gain a good bit of weight from this too. How hard is it to take off this weight?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Something about this guy just makes me laugh, hes got very good information, just seems a little sarcastic, i get a good laugh out of it.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
basically carbs produce quick energy (good before a workout), but doesn't fill you up, causing you to eat more later. fats store lost of energy, so they are necessary but still not good in large amounts. proteins store lots of energy, but last longer.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
It makes no logical sense and sounds to good to be true. It goes against all the health info given out be the AMA, AHA, ADA and when you do discover low carb and you do discover the health benefits you wonder what else they are lying about. There's this misconception that low carb is unhealthy and high carb is healthy, when nothing could be further from the truth.
Low carb doesn't mean high protein, protein levels are just on the higher side of adequate and for most people don't really change from their previous way of eating and the thought of 65%+ fat doesn't sound that appetizing, but you think mayo, ranch dressing, butter, fatty meats & cheeses, cheesecake & ice cream and it's not so bad.
Most people starting out misinformed about low carb want to do a low calorie, low fat, low carb diet with fruit and then complain that they tried it and it didn't work for them. I had one lady tell me this, I went back thru her questions & she asked if she could have diet coke on atkins because she was starving just eating egg whites & milk. sigh
Then you have insulin resistant, people that no longer process carbs properly that gain a tremendous amount of weight on high carb diet, they switch to low carb and lose the weight but then go back to "normal" eating and don't understand why the gain all the weight back and blame low carb. (Isn't insanity defined as doing the same thing over & over and expecting different results??)
Low carb has changed my life. I try my best to get people to rethink their ideas about dieting. It breaks my heart all these people starving themselves to lose a few pounds, when in essence they are converting their bodies to fat storage machines. Then they hit 300# and do the gastric bypass or lap band surgical operation. They still don't change their eating habits and gain all the weight back again, along with various complications from the surgeries. Six years later when they are at 300#, then maybe they are open to listening about low carb.
I know someone's listening to me. I get all kinds of hate mail, but I get enough thank you's, you've helped change my life to make it worth while.
You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep the calories high and the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.
If you starve yourself by lowering calories lower than are needed for the body to function, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories.
Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.
Carbs are addictive and can be disastrous to our health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs and eat one every time you want "something" have huge omelets for breakfast, with bacon, a lil onion, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops for lunch. Get pork rinds and eat them with tuna salad. Steak for dinner. Make a huge sugar free cheese cake for dessert. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the fourth day, your addiction will be gone and you can start making healthy choices.
High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.
Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calorie, bad calorie" are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths.
Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
September 25th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
So its better to work out while starving right? So your body will learn to burn the fat and use that as fuel?
September 25th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
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September 26th, 2009 at 2:15 am
I had the same problem, just don’t take it home and try to avoid any place where they sell it, in a matter of a month you will be recovered.