Lose My Tummy Fat!

There are lots of Aerobic DVD’s hitting the shops with it coming up to Christmas and i have been looking on Amazon.co.uk to find out what is selling

Below is a list of what i would personally buy but this may not be to everyones taste.

1. Roll off the pounds – aerobic gymball excercise £10.88
2. Carmen Electra’s Advanced Aerobic Striptese £7.37
3. Power Aerobics – Abs, buns & Legs £3.95
4. Body Sculpt – dance aerobics £2.66
5. The firm cardio dance slim down – £8.98

there are lots of different types of aerobics that can be done so dont think it is just stepping of and on a box.

A lot of people think the only way to get a flat tummy is to do sit-ups every day, these do play a part  but most flabby abs are caused by an unhealthy gut, bad posture and a toxic diet.

A few secrets to a flat stomach which can help you along the way are:

• Avoid fizzy drinks

• Avoid Chewing Gum

• Avoid wheat and white foods (eg cake, pasta)

• Cut back on Dairy

• drink herbal teas

• Try not to get too stressed

• Use Epsom bath sales

• Exercise (inc running, cycling, aerobics, swimming and kickboxing)

• Avoid fruit after your meals

• Activate your abs

• Keep your shoulders relaxed and breathe properly

• Do the right ab exercises

An easy option to get a smaller tummy is to have the gastric band fitted but this is only ideal if you are obese and have trouble loosing your weight..

The operation is to fit an adjustable band around the upper part of your stomach to create a pouch, the pouch fills up quickly than passes through the gap slowly into the lower part of your stomach, it than passes normally through your digestive system and the operation is usally done using key hole surgery.

Complications that can come from the operation are:

• Infection
• Damage to other organs or abdomen
• Band Problems
• Gallstones

Strange Facts

1. A girl of 14 is the youngest person to have a Gastric Band fitted
2. Fern britton had a gastric band fitted
3. The worlds fattest man went from 77 stone to 27 stone

Having a Tummy Tuck is one of the easiest ways to get a flat stomach but this option is not always the cheepest ones.

The skin and fat around the tummy area is removed to make a flatter stomach appear, this is often done after pregnancy or loosing a substantial amount of weight.

I know people who have had this done and they have said it is agony after the operation as you cannot bend too far or stand up too straight and you cant lift objects.

I dont think i could ever have a tummy tuck but each to their own i suppose…

Dancing is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise that you can do. Not only is it great cardiovascular workout but also helps tone all your muscles. A dance class such as ballet really focuses on the core and therefore can help tone your flabby stomach.
Belly dancing (even if you are conscious about your belly) this is a great to help lose your belly fat and according to all reports shaking it in a belly dancing class can help boost your self confidence too.
Salsa dancing is another great tip for helping to tone your belly. The hip action in the Salsa can often make you feel as if you have a stitch but it is simple your stomach muscles working out!!!
However as all the exercises stipulated in this blog, fat can only be reduced with a lot of hard work and a combination of exercise and diet.

Personal Trainers can be a great benefit when trying to lose weight. You can get ones who come out to your house (if the gym is not for you) or hire a trainer who is affiliated to your gym and have a training session there. They will work you really hard, push you further than you think you can go and would normally go on your own and they also have great ideas about the best types of exercises.
They can also help you target your training. So if you specifically feel that you want to hammer your flabby belly then a personal trainer may be the key.
I think they can be quite expensive though!! Especially if you also pay for the gym membership too!!

The gym is an essential part of trying to lose your tummy fat. Lots of different exercises are needed otherwise to keep your body guessing, if you only ever do the same thing every time you go to the gym your body will simply get used to the exercises and it will have no effect. However if you change it often it will have more benefits. Here is the theory; the movement of the Power Plate creates instability in the body with vibrations. This forces the body’s muscles react many times a second helping increase muscle strength. The claim is that if you use the Power Plate as part of your exercise regime then you are likely to lose a higher percentage of fat. The Power Plate is a great machine to use in the gym. I suggest you ask the advice of a gym instructor about the best exercises though.

One supposed quick fix for getting a toned stomach are products such as the items that Slendertone sell.
These products claim that by simple using the product over a period of time you will increase the muscle in your stomach. It works by sending electrical pulses through your muscles, making them contract and twitch – just as they would normally but at a much greater rate. The same sort of theory is used in rehabilitation.
Most products are small belts which can be discreetly worn underneath your clothes with a small power pack to adjust the settings.
It is quite an expensive item though at about £100, and if you are just experimenting it might not be worth your while! I am slightly dubious at this so called ‘quick fix’.

Yoga can be a really good form of exercise for helping to reduce belly fat.
There are certain poses that can be extra beneficial, but it is an excellent all round toning exercise. Often women can experience an increased fat growth around the belly due to stress and the fact that abdominal muscles are more often than not static; therefore trying to reduce your belly fat requires combinations; combinations of diet and exercise and a combination of different exercises. This is why yoga is can be a great help, not only is it a great way to tone majority of the big muscle groups but it also helps relieve stress.
But remember that yoga is not a quick fix; on its own it will not get rid of your belly fat but is a definite must on your exercise list.

Often diets can feel like a bit of a hard slog, especially if you have a sweet tooth. So here is a recipe for a fat free chocolate treat. (Word of warning though, this recipe contains a lot sugar which can be detrimental to your diet so please eat with caution!!!)

FAT FREE CHOCO SQUARES

Ingredients
•    1 cup of plain floor
•    1/3 cup of cocoa powder
•    2 Large pinches of salt
•    1 teaspoon of baking powder
•    Large pinch of baking soda
•    Large pinch of cinnamon
•    ½ cup of sugar
•    ¼ cup of brown sugar
•    ¼ cup of dry milk powder (fat free)
•    1 egg white
•    ½ cup of applesauce
•    1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
Instructions
1.    Sift the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon into a large bowl
2.    In a small bowl beat the egg white
3.    In another bowl beat together with a spoon the sugar, brown sugar, milk powder, the beaten egg white, applesauce and a vanilla.
4.    Stir together the dry mixture from point 1 and the wet mixture from point 2.
5.     Grease a cake tin (approx. 8×8x2 inches) and spread the mixture into it evenly.
6.    Pre-heat the oven to about 180 ̊C and bake for about 20-20 minutes, making sure you check that it is cooked completely.
This should make about 16 squares.
1 square = 82 calories, 2g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1g fibre, 121mg sodium.