Dr Michael Mosley revealed the best way to burn abdominal fat is by identifying what causes it and understanding it properly. In order to beat the bulge, he suggested making a “three-pronged attack” that can get rid of it for good.
Health experts advise getting on top of belly fat to prevent it becoming particularly harmful, as it can increase a person’s chances of further health risks, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
But Dr Mosley shared his three “amazing” time-saving tips on how to reduce “stubborn” visceral fat found around the stomach.
He told Express.co.uk: “You need to eat smart, fast smart, and train smart.
“To lose belly fat, you have to understand belly fat and to understand belly fat, you need to understand the basics of how insulin works.”
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He continued to explain that the body makes insulin after a meal in order to keep blood sugar stable.
“On your cell walls, insulin opens up glucose ports to allow sugar through – for burning in muscle, and for storage in fat,” Dr Mosley added.
“In your fat, insulin also curbs the release of fatty acids – a source of energy – into your system. However, as we age, cell-wall insulin receptors become less sensitive. As a result, even after a meal, our blood is replete with glucose and fatty acids. This is a toxic brew, driving an array of bad outcomes, including rapidly-expanding belly fat.”
He believes his “three-pronged attack” will make a “serious impact” on belly fat, and with the right lifestyle changes it is possible to shed weight “easily”.
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“You can lose it fast,” he said. “More and more people are discovering that with the right lifestyle changes, they can burn it off.
“And most amazing? It’s not as hard as you think!” In order to shift the weight, his suggestions include:
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Try intermittent fasting
This is Dr Mosley’s preferred method of dieting and the premise behind his 5:2 and Fast 800 diets.
He said: “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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Limit sugar intake and processed carbs
The diet guru revealed a “surprising” number of diet-marketed snacks and drinks are actually high in sugar despite being low in fat.
And when people cut or limit carbs in their diet, they suppress their appetite and they lose weight.
“Likewise, replace processed carbs like white bread, chips and pasta with slow-release energy sources, such as brown rice or quinoa,” he said.
“Two things will surprise you: the amount of sugar you were consuming unawares, and the speed at which your belly fat will begin to tame itself.”
Do more exercise
Regular exercise is good for a whole host of reasons, especially when incomes to losing weight.
Being in a calorie deficit is a necessity to shifting stubborn belly fat, and the nutritionist labelled being more active a “key” player alongside a healthy diet.
“Exercise is key for various reasons. It is amongst the best things you can do for a long and healthy life,” he said.
“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, as well as lowering blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.
“Research has shown the extraordinary impact that ultra-short bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can have. All in just a few minutes.”
Source: Daily Express | Diet
