Blast Belly Fat and Flatten Your Tummy With the Help of These Healthy, Fat Burning Foods
We all need all the help we can get when it comes to losing weight and burning fat. Most of us have figured out by now the losing weight IS hard work if we want to keep it off for the long haul. But there are a few foods (and they are yummy ones!) that can help us all along the way.
1. Grass Fed Red Meats: Most people think that red meat is unhealthy, and it can be if you over-indulge (everything in moderation). It can also be unhealthy if the animal it comes from is unhealthy. Most cattle, such as beef cattle and bison, are fed a diet of corn and soybeans, which are not a part of their natural diet. This can change the chemical balance of fats and other nutrients in their meat, increasing bad fats and making the meat less nutritious. But when cattle are fed their natural diet, these fats and nutrients balance out to the healthy amounts that nature intended. Grass fed meats are also high in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) which has been proven in recent studies to help burn fat and build lean muscle (and lean muscle burns fat – what a beautiful cycle!). Remember, a healthy portion of meat is about the size of a deck of cards.
2. Avocados: Delicious avocado is high in fat, but these are healthy fats. And these nutrition powerhouses are packed with vitamins, minerals, micro-nutrients and anti-oxidants as well. Whip up a delicious guacamole as a topping for eggs or salads, or slice avocados to place on a sandwich or burger. Since avocados are highly satisfying, they keep the appetite under control for hours, helping you stop unhealthy snacking habits.
3. Whole Eggs: WHOLE is the key here. Sure there is fat in the yolk, but that’s where all the good stuff is too. Eggs are one of the highest quality sources of protein out there, and its mostly in the yolk. Be sure to buy free range, organic eggs, though, for the same reason you want grass fed meats. The chickens will be healthier and their eggs will be more nutrient dense.
4. Nuts: another great source of healthy fats, and also high in fiber and protein. Fiber is another key ingredient to weight loss, as a healthy, regular digestive system is key to absorbing proper nutrients and eliminating toxins and other unhealthy elements from the body. Try to eat only raw, unroasted nuts, as these will be better quality with higher nutritional content. Also, try nut butters. Peanut butter is great (as long as it’s the natural kind with no added sugars), but for a little variety, why not try and almond or macadamia butter to mix things up?
5. Berries: My personal favorite part of a healthy diet! Berries can really be considered a “super-food” by today’s standards. Most varieties have an extremely high level of anti-oxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The best thing about berries is that they are absolutely delicious, nature’s own candy. Berries are a great way to keep variety in your diet and keep things healthy without being boring.
All of these delicious foods are a great way to eat healthy and promote your own weight loss. Be creative – there are tons of great-tasting, healthy ways to incorporate these power foods into your diet. You’ll be back in your skinny jeans in no time!
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For Those Like Me Who are Looking to Get Totally Ripped Abs
Are you looking to get totally ripped abs, or will you settle for abs that are firm and flat without being anything else? It doesn’t really matter what your choice is because to begin with you will need to work your abs in the same manner. It’s only when you reach the point of having firm flat abs that you will need to decide whether you want to maintain the status quo, or whether you want to proceed further down the path to get totally ripped abs.
Of course, not everyone wants to have such well defined abs, and in fact most people would be happy to see the back of their flabby belly and would settle instead for firm flat abs. However, if you want to be the envy of all your friends, or if you want to enter competitions or things like that, you will want to go further than having a firm flat belly.
Although this might be all well and good for you to flaunt around the next time you’re on the beach, it is simply not going to be enough if you want to do more than that. The other thing you should be aware of is that if you settle for a firm flat tummy it is far easier for you to get back to your sagging belly than if you maintained ripped abs.
So how do you go about getting ripped abs? The same way as you would for a normal flat tummy of course, only with much more work involved once you get past the flat and firm abs stage. To begin with though, you might want to set your sights on getting form flat abs, then graduate into the ripped abs section of things. Always keep your main goal as getting ripped abs, but by creating smaller goals such as getting flat firm abs first, you have already achieved something that you can be proud of, and that you can use as a good motivator.
If you are having trouble trying to get into the groove of things, or if you are having trouble trying to figure out exactly where to start in order to get your ripped abs, then you might want to think about seeing a fitness coach or some other such individual as that, someone who is qualified to help you get a good exercise routine going, and someone who also knows exactly what they’re doing and so can help you on your way to getting the ripped abs that you want.