Dr Michael Mosley often shares his weight loss tips with slimmers online as well as on television. He is the creator of The Fast 800 – a diet plan that helps people lose weight quickly. Within this diet, the nutrition expert has outlined how slimmers can get rid of the “stubborn” fat around the waistline.
“To find the extra energy needed to fuel a small energy deficit, or a standard gym session, your body will look to other reserves first, like your glutes.”
So, what can slimmers do to lose this belly fat?
Fortunately, according to Dr Mosley, “recent breakthroughs in medical and sports science have shown that it is possible to throw this gradient into reverse – you can lose belly fat, and you can lose it fast”.
The nutrition expert went on to explain that it is possible to “attack” belly fat in three ways: low sugar and simple carbs, intermittent fasting, and high intensity interval training (HIIT).
The second step is intermittent fasting. Dr Mosley explained: “The idea that fasting slows your metabolism is a myth.
“Under conditions of marked energy deficit – 800 calories per day or less – not only do you simply lose weight by eating fewer calories, but your body responds to the stress of fasting by enhancing hormone function to facilitate weight loss and burn fat for energy.
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“Short-term fasting can lead to several changes in the body that make fat burning easier. This includes reduced insulin, increased growth hormone, enhanced epinephrine signalling and a small boost in metabolism.”
Dr Mosley went on to speak about the third step: exercise.
He said: “Exercise is key for various reasons. It is amongst the best things you can do for a long and healthy life.
“While exercise alone will not help you lose the stubborn fat from round your middle, it can be crucial for helping reduce the risk of re-gaining fats well as lowering blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.
“How best to achieve this though? Research has shown the extraordinary impact that ultra-short bursts of HIIT can have. All in just a few minutes.”
The doctor concluded: “More and more people are discovering that with the right lifestyle changes, they can burn belly fat off.
“And most amazing? It’s not as hard as you think.”
Source: Daily Express | Diet
