As you may already know, the key to getting rid of belly fat is learning how to burn it off. One of the obstacles for many people is leaning how to eat in order to lose weight and keep it off. Fad diets are essentially a waste of time. It is possible to experience temporary weight loss but what often happens is after the diet is over, the weight is put back on and then some. A much better method of eating is one that you can stick to in the long term.
Dieting does not have to be a struggle and food doesn't have to be unpleasant. It is simply a matter of finding an eating plan that you can stick to and also a matter of adapting to your new lifestyle.
Below are two diets that I have researched and feel would work well for targeting belly fat. First it's important to focus on what foods keep us overweight. The main culprit is sugar. The average person probably eats sugar all day long without realizing it. Besides the obvious sugar filled items like soda, cakes, cookies, etc., sugar can also be found in bread, cereal, and most processed foods.
Two Diets That Help Eliminate Belly Fat
The two diets that I find myself leaning towards are:
- Paleolithic diet
- Clean eating diet
The paleo diet is also referred to as the "caveman" diet. Grains are not a part of this diet. It focuses on lean meat, seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. Clean eating is a way of eating that is similar to the paleo diet. Clean eaters avoid any type of processed foods and typically eat 5 to 6 small meals per day. Bodybuilders are well known for this way of eating.
The reason these two diets work well for helping to burn belly fat is because they do a good job of avoiding sugar, bad fats, and empty calories. They also keep food fun to eat. You are eating real food that still tastes delicious. There are groups of people devoted to both types of eating so if you need a support system, you can find groups online. People share their experiences as well as recipes that keep your meals interesting.
Before changing up your eating habits, it's a good idea to speak with your health care provider to be sure your new diet is one that is best for you.
