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We've all been there - staring in the mirror, pinching the extra belly fat and wishing it would just disappear. Sometimes we’re not just wishing, we’re doing all the things we’re supposed to do and it’s still not happening, or at least not happening as quickly as we’d like. That’s because there is no magic solution for losing belly fat overnight, and even if you take the right approach, it’s the fat that likes to hang on the longest. So trust us when we say, you are not the problem; it’s the fat, the fat is the problem.
The Hard Truth About Belly Fat
Let's start with some real talk - losing belly fat is a challenge because it's metabolically active tissue that is often the last to go when losing weight. Genetics, hormones, age, and lifestyle habits all play a role in how easily you can lose belly fat. The good news is that with commitment and consistency, it can be done. FASTer Way to Fat Loss also has experts on the team with strategically paired workouts and nutrition that can (1) target hormone issues (2) give you the secret sauce to success: doing the right workout with the right meal plan! Did you know, for instance, that doing HIIT (high intensity interval training) on a low carb day will tell your body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle? Yep, that’s right. And what do we already know, we have to have the right plan, right? Well, there’s a plan that’s scientifically backed.
Nutrition for Blasting Belly Fat
Now, we cannot control where the fat gets burned from, alright? (haha) But at some point it will come from the belly! Especially if you’re eating the right thing. We’re not talking about crazy diets or supplements that will magically incinerate belly fat. However, focusing on a few key areas can help:
Calorie Deficit: Our pro trainers and nutrition experts build a meal plan that’s carefully crafted with just the right amount of macronutrients at any given time. They’ll take you in and out of calorie deficits so you maximize fat blasting energy. If you try to do this on your own, you could sabotage yourself by staying in a calorie deficit too long and not retaining muscle, which also ultimately helps burn fat.
Protein Intake: When you’re building a lean, sculpted look, abs or otherwise, you need a focus on protein. Emphasize lean, high-quality proteins like chicken, fish, eggs, and the FASTer Way also encourages a dairy-free gluten-free meal plan for less inflammation. Protein helps preserve metabolic rate and muscle mass as you lose fat.
Reduce Processed Foods: Minimize highly processed foods high in added sugars, refined grains, and unhealthy fats which can contribute to belly fat accumulation. We focus on whole food nutrition for the right nutrients your body needs to process the good things that lend themselves to overall health.
Fiber and Healthy Fats: Focus on high-fiber foods like veggies, fruits, legumes, and whole grains along with healthy fat sources like olive oil, avocados, and nuts to promote satiety.
The Best Exercises for Blasting Belly Fat
While you can't "spot reduce" fat from just your belly through specific exercises, incorporating the right mix of exercise can help boost overall fat burning:
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short bursts of intense cardio like sprinting, biking, battle ropes boost fat-burning hormones. Too much cardio is not a good thing, though, so don’t overdo it. A couple of days a week is sufficient.
Strength Training: Compound exercises involving multiple muscle groups like squats, deadlifts, and rows build metabolism-boosting muscle. A fave muscle building move abs that has nothing to do with a crunch - are overhead military presses or dumbbell pull overs! Try them and feel those abs on fire!
Core Exercises: While they can't directly burn belly fat, core exercises like planks help strengthen and tone the abdominal area. Remember, sit ups alone don’t give you a defined middle - and core exercises also by themselves won’t burn the fat you need. It’s a perfectly paired dance of cardio and strength that makes it happen.
Be Patient and Consistent
Losing belly fat in a lasting, healthy way takes time and consistency. You have to stay consistent and trust the process. In the FASTer Way, our clients see results in 6-weeks and experience serious transformations in 12 weeks. And, the best part, it’s a sustainable lifestyle so you get to keep seeing your body composition change as time goes on.
It’s also important to celebrate non-scale victories like more energy, better sleep and less stress, because all of those things also contribute to higher cortisol levels, which in turn contribute to more belly fat.
We wish we could say it’s easy, but it is doable. Join our next round at FASTer Way to Fat Loss and see the changes you can make!
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We've all been there - staring in the mirror, pinching the extra belly fat and wishing it would just disappear. Sometimes we’re not just wishing, we’re doing all the things we’re supposed to do and it’s still not happening, or at least not happening as quickly as we’d like. That’s because there is no magic solution for losing belly fat overnight, and even if you take the right approach, it’s the fat that likes to hang on the longest. So trust us when we say, you are not the problem; it’s the fat, the fat is the problem.
The Hard Truth About Belly Fat
Let's start with some real talk - losing belly fat is a challenge because it's metabolically active tissue that is often the last to go when losing weight. Genetics, hormones, age, and lifestyle habits all play a role in how easily you can lose belly fat. The good news is that with commitment and consistency, it can be done. FASTer Way to Fat Loss also has experts on the team with strategically paired workouts and nutrition that can (1) target hormone issues (2) give you the secret sauce to success: doing the right workout with the right meal plan! Did you know, for instance, that doing HIIT (high intensity interval training) on a low carb day will tell your body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle? Yep, that’s right. And what do we already know, we have to have the right plan, right? Well, there’s a plan that’s scientifically backed.
Nutrition for Blasting Belly Fat
Now, we cannot control where the fat gets burned from, alright? (haha) But at some point it will come from the belly! Especially if you’re eating the right thing. We’re not talking about crazy diets or supplements that will magically incinerate belly fat. However, focusing on a few key areas can help:
Calorie Deficit: Our pro trainers and nutrition experts build a meal plan that’s carefully crafted with just the right amount of macronutrients at any given time. They’ll take you in and out of calorie deficits so you maximize fat blasting energy. If you try to do this on your own, you could sabotage yourself by staying in a calorie deficit too long and not retaining muscle, which also ultimately helps burn fat.
Protein Intake: When you’re building a lean, sculpted look, abs or otherwise, you need a focus on protein. Emphasize lean, high-quality proteins like chicken, fish, eggs, and the FASTer Way also encourages a dairy-free gluten-free meal plan for less inflammation. Protein helps preserve metabolic rate and muscle mass as you lose fat.
Reduce Processed Foods: Minimize highly processed foods high in added sugars, refined grains, and unhealthy fats which can contribute to belly fat accumulation. We focus on whole food nutrition for the right nutrients your body needs to process the good things that lend themselves to overall health.
Fiber and Healthy Fats: Focus on high-fiber foods like veggies, fruits, legumes, and whole grains along with healthy fat sources like olive oil, avocados, and nuts to promote satiety.
The Best Exercises for Blasting Belly Fat
While you can't "spot reduce" fat from just your belly through specific exercises, incorporating the right mix of exercise can help boost overall fat burning:
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short bursts of intense cardio like sprinting, biking, battle ropes boost fat-burning hormones. Too much cardio is not a good thing, though, so don’t overdo it. A couple of days a week is sufficient.
Strength Training: Compound exercises involving multiple muscle groups like squats, deadlifts, and rows build metabolism-boosting muscle. A fave muscle building move abs that has nothing to do with a crunch - are overhead military presses or dumbbell pull overs! Try them and feel those abs on fire!
Core Exercises: While they can't directly burn belly fat, core exercises like planks help strengthen and tone the abdominal area. Remember, sit ups alone don’t give you a defined middle - and core exercises also by themselves won’t burn the fat you need. It’s a perfectly paired dance of cardio and strength that makes it happen.
Be Patient and Consistent
Losing belly fat in a lasting, healthy way takes time and consistency. You have to stay consistent and trust the process. In the FASTer Way, our clients see results in 6-weeks and experience serious transformations in 12 weeks. And, the best part, it’s a sustainable lifestyle so you get to keep seeing your body composition change as time goes on.
It’s also important to celebrate non-scale victories like more energy, better sleep and less stress, because all of those things also contribute to higher cortisol levels, which in turn contribute to more belly fat.
We wish we could say it’s easy, but it is doable. Join our next round at FASTer Way to Fat Loss and see the changes you can make!
Subscribe to our blog
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Why, Oh Why is it Soooo Hard to Lose Belly Fat?!
We've all been there - staring in the mirror, pinching the extra belly fat and wishing it would just disappear. Sometimes we’re not just wishing, we’re doing all the things we’re supposed to do and it’s still not happening, or at least not happening as quickly as we’d like. That’s because there is no magic solution for losing belly fat overnight, and even if you take the right approach, it’s the fat that likes to hang on the longest. So trust us when we say, you are not the problem; it’s the fat, the fat is the problem.
The Hard Truth About Belly Fat
Let's start with some real talk - losing belly fat is a challenge because it's metabolically active tissue that is often the last to go when losing weight. Genetics, hormones, age, and lifestyle habits all play a role in how easily you can lose belly fat. The good news is that with commitment and consistency, it can be done. FASTer Way to Fat Loss also has experts on the team with strategically paired workouts and nutrition that can (1) target hormone issues (2) give you the secret sauce to success: doing the right workout with the right meal plan! Did you know, for instance, that doing HIIT (high intensity interval training) on a low carb day will tell your body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle? Yep, that’s right. And what do we already know, we have to have the right plan, right? Well, there’s a plan that’s scientifically backed.
Nutrition for Blasting Belly Fat
Now, we cannot control where the fat gets burned from, alright? (haha) But at some point it will come from the belly! Especially if you’re eating the right thing. We’re not talking about crazy diets or supplements that will magically incinerate belly fat. However, focusing on a few key areas can help:
Calorie Deficit: Our pro trainers and nutrition experts build a meal plan that’s carefully crafted with just the right amount of macronutrients at any given time. They’ll take you in and out of calorie deficits so you maximize fat blasting energy. If you try to do this on your own, you could sabotage yourself by staying in a calorie deficit too long and not retaining muscle, which also ultimately helps burn fat.
Protein Intake: When you’re building a lean, sculpted look, abs or otherwise, you need a focus on protein. Emphasize lean, high-quality proteins like chicken, fish, eggs, and the FASTer Way also encourages a dairy-free gluten-free meal plan for less inflammation. Protein helps preserve metabolic rate and muscle mass as you lose fat.
Reduce Processed Foods: Minimize highly processed foods high in added sugars, refined grains, and unhealthy fats which can contribute to belly fat accumulation. We focus on whole food nutrition for the right nutrients your body needs to process the good things that lend themselves to overall health.
Fiber and Healthy Fats: Focus on high-fiber foods like veggies, fruits, legumes, and whole grains along with healthy fat sources like olive oil, avocados, and nuts to promote satiety.
The Best Exercises for Blasting Belly Fat
While you can't "spot reduce" fat from just your belly through specific exercises, incorporating the right mix of exercise can help boost overall fat burning:
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short bursts of intense cardio like sprinting, biking, battle ropes boost fat-burning hormones. Too much cardio is not a good thing, though, so don’t overdo it. A couple of days a week is sufficient.
Strength Training: Compound exercises involving multiple muscle groups like squats, deadlifts, and rows build metabolism-boosting muscle. A fave muscle building move abs that has nothing to do with a crunch - are overhead military presses or dumbbell pull overs! Try them and feel those abs on fire!
Core Exercises: While they can't directly burn belly fat, core exercises like planks help strengthen and tone the abdominal area. Remember, sit ups alone don’t give you a defined middle - and core exercises also by themselves won’t burn the fat you need. It’s a perfectly paired dance of cardio and strength that makes it happen.
Be Patient and Consistent
Losing belly fat in a lasting, healthy way takes time and consistency. You have to stay consistent and trust the process. In the FASTer Way, our clients see results in 6-weeks and experience serious transformations in 12 weeks. And, the best part, it’s a sustainable lifestyle so you get to keep seeing your body composition change as time goes on.
It’s also important to celebrate non-scale victories like more energy, better sleep and less stress, because all of those things also contribute to higher cortisol levels, which in turn contribute to more belly fat.
We wish we could say it’s easy, but it is doable. Join our next round at FASTer Way to Fat Loss and see the changes you can make!
