Lets Talk about the Tummy

Readers constantly ask me the same age old question. “What can I do about my Tummy”. “It is the number one weight problem area amongst men and women in the world”.


That’s not an actual statistic, but by the amount of questioning it produces…its high on the list….Women also ask about the hips…another killer area.


Belly fat is very noticeable and at some point can’t be hidden by pulling and tucking….so it gets the attention of a person that’s carrying that extra bulge.


Everyone and anyone will have to contend with belly fat if they do not make a conscious effort to work on the body.


It’s not only a matter of outward appearance. There are some solid health issues that are related to Belly Fat.

Carrying extra pounds in the midsection is not a good thing. Belly Fat is more dangerous than fat around your hips and thighs. It is a form of Visceral Fat which is different than Subcutaneous Fat which attacks the upper body. The properties of the two forms of fat are different.


Belly Fat is associated with inflammation and a higher risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome just to start.


According to a recent study in Circulation, belly fat appears to boost inflammation and is linked to hardening of the arteries.

But...riding yourself of this silent killer is very possible.


According to Penn State researcher Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, “Visceral fat, the kind tucked deep inside your waistline, is more metabolically active and easier to lose than subcutaneous fat under the skin, especially if you have plenty of it," Simply put…..that means there is hope. Since it is metabolically active…activity can and will make a difference.


Foods are the number one difference maker in attacking belly fat.

Besides becoming militant about acquiring your "Living Foods"..Fruits, Vegetables, and Leaner Meats, its important to be conscious of our grains. Yes...grains are part of the "Living Food" vocabulary.

Its importanrt to know that refined foods such as white bread is absorbed differently than whole grains.


When you eat refined foods like white bread, it triggers a series of events, starting with elevated blood sugar levels followed by an increased insulin response, which can cause fat to be deposited more readily. But eating a diet rich in whole grains (which also tend to be higher in fiber) helps improve insulin sensitivity. This, in turn helps the body more efficiently use blood glucose, lowers blood glucose levels, and reduces fat deposition. (This is noted from 2008 WebMD)


The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines recommends that half of your grain servings come from whole grains.


Warding off all “White Flower” is not the magic trick. Exercise is a key factor.
If you really want to get rid of the Tummy Bulge it takes a consistent diet and “regular” not “spot” exercise.


A week of doing crunches before your high school reunion or your Best Friends Wedding will not change your dress size.


We need 45 to 60 minutes of concentrated exercise per day. (Being busy at the office doesn’t count).

Movement is key. Try walking…Dancing….an Exercise Class if possible. All these activities attribute to fitness and weight loss. Going to a Gym and lifting weights is not going to get you the result you desire.

You’ve got to move. A person can lose some Belly fat with diet alone. The more movement and activity you put in…the faster and more successful the process will be. Belly fat reacts to metabolic change.


Be patient and have fun finding ways to get yourself moving. Change your eating lifestyle and the Belly Fat will start to go away.