One of the biggest questions from dieters is “how can I LOSE MY BELLY FAT?” Not only does it look bad but it’s one of the unhealthiest areas to carry extra fat.

The Facts About Belly Fat
There are actually two different kinds of “belly fat.” There’s that kind that lies just beneath the skin – you know – that stuff that hangs over your pant’s waistband or bra band! Then there’s a more dangerous kind known as “visceral” fat that lies deeper down and surrounds your vital organs and can be responsible for many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Knowing your BMI (body mass index) is a true indicator of how “fat” you are.

How to figure your BMI
Take your weight x 703
Divide the result by your height in inches
Divide the result by your height in inches again
A BMI of 40 or higher is considered morbidly obese, 30 – 40 obese, 25 – 30 overweight. The acceptable range is a BMI of 18.5 – 24.9.

Medical professionals now look at the size of your waistline as an indicator of obesity rather than just the number on the scale or even just your BMI. If your waistline measures over 35 inches you are at a greater risk for life threatening diseases like heart disease and diabetes. (For men it’s over 40 inches.)

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These numbers are critically important no matter how much you weigh! Another good method of assessing your belly fat is determining your waist to hip ratio. Measure the narrowest part of your waist – the area between your rib cage and you hip bone. Then measure your hips (turn sideways when looking in a mirror to make sure you include your rear!) and divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. A healthy ratio is considered 0.8 or less.

How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat
One of the most recent plans I’ve seen to effectively get rid of belly fat is one that calls for actually eating fat! That can’t possibly be right you say? Well, research has shown that eating the good kind of fats works significantly in reducing belly fat. Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids all contribute to help lose belly fat. It’s the unhealthy fats – saturated fats and trans fats – that we need to avoid.

Reducing your stress levels also contribute to losing belly fat. When you get stressed your body produces a hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol has been proven to stimulate your appetite and increase cravings for sugar and fat. And the worse part is that it tells your body to store the extra fat in your belly! Nasty stuff, huh?

So the bottom line here is to cut out the bad fats and get more of the good fats. These good fats have been found to directly affect belly fat. And, if you live a stressful lifestyle try to reduce your stress by getting more sleep, adding physical activity to your daily routine, making sure you give yourself plenty of positive “self-talk” and connecting with friends.

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