Fight the Tummy Flab Infographic

FIGHTING BELLY FAT Excess weight around the stomach area can be difficult to shift...plus it really stands out in clothes! All is not lost howeve.it is possible to have that flat tummy you crave! DID YOU KNOW? WHAT HORMONE? The reason stomach fat is so difficult to get rid of is because it's heavily influenced by your hormones. Cortisol LUX ET VERITAS Researchers at Yale University found slender women who had high cortisol also had more abdominal fat. REASONS BELLY FAT WONT SHIFT YOU'RE DOING THE WRONG WORKOUT SOLUTION You can create a HIIT (high intensity interval training) program with any sort of exercise, including cardio workouts such as running, swimming, cycling, or rowing, as well as full-body strength workouts. YOU'RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP SOLUTION Get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Remove electronics from the bedroom; keep your room cool; avoid caffeine after lunch. YOU'RE HOOKED ON SUGARY DRINKS SOLUTION Sweeten plain water with fruit or cucumber or mint. Much healthier. YOUR DIET IS FULL OF SALT SOLUTION Season your food with spices and herbs to improve on taste rather than using salt all the time. YOU DRINK TO0 MUCH SOLUTION Drink alcohol in moderation. YOU EAT TOO MUCH PROCESSED FOODS SOLUTION Introduce more natural foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains which are full of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties and may therefore actually prevent belly fat. YOU ARE STRESSED SOLUTION You need to fight the stress hormone cortisol so load up on spinach, citrus fruits, seafood, and beef. REASONS BELLY FAT WONT SHIFT A-B-S > D-I-E-T > P-0-W-E-R! A - Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact) B - Beans and legumes S- Spinach and other green vegetables D - Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese) |- Instant oatmeal (unsweetened, unflavoured) E - Eggs T- Turkey and other lean meats P - Peanut butter 0 - Olive oil W - Whole-grain breads and cereals E - Extra-protein (whey) powder R - Raspberries and other berries TOP EXERCISES FOR A FLAT TUMMY! TOOLS YOU WILL NEED A dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell or anything else that is remotely heavy. EXERCISES: The Squat EXERCISES: The Deadlift References www.fitbie.com/weight-loss-tips/12-foods-fight-belly-fat www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-greenfield/flat-stomach-tips_b_3671727.html www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/6-reasons-youre-not-losing-belly-fat www.foxnews.com/health/2014/05/10/11-reasons-why-youre-not-losing-belly-fat/ www.maxworkouts.com/articles/entry/3-ways-to-lose-belly-fat-if-diet-and-exercise-arent-working MyFitness My Fitness Boutique The no membership, no contract, simply fitness gym www.myfitnessboutique.co.uk Boutique