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Tummy
This is what you called your abdomen when you were six. But after years of
over-indulgence, it’s probably more commonly referred to as your “gut” or “ponch”.
In an attempt to seize control of the tummy, specialty diets – like the Atkins
Diet – have allowed people to keep their tummies flat and their waste lines
trim.
The mistake most people make is assuming countless hours of sit-ups and crunches
will give you the tummy you want. This is only partially true. Diet plays a
huge factor because the tumy is the tissue overtop of the muscles. A good diet,
along with regular cardiovascular workouts and some proper muscle training will
help you lose the fatty tissue over your abdomen and you’ll soon see the rippling
muscles underneath.
Most fitness trainers will recommend a healthy diet of fruit, vegetables, and
protein along with about 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular training every other
day. It is also beneficial if your diet consists of several smaller meals over
the course of a day, rather than two or three large meals. Eating smaller meals
more often will mean your metabolism is working faster, and ultimately, you
will burn more calories more quickly.
Fad diets have always been a craze and today there are more than ever. Keep
in mind that most nutritionists recommend a daily intake of carbohydrates (120grams),
protein (70-140 grams) and even fat (40 grams). If you are going to use try
a fad diet, it is recommended to consult a doctor or nutritionist beforehand.
For instance, high protein diets will bring down calcium levels and may put
certain people at a health risk.
For best results, become a calorie counter. People can get trim tumies by expending
more calories than they take in. This doesn’t mean eating less, it simply means
getting more exercise and eating healthier.
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