THE term belly fat conjures a shudder of familiarity for many a modern age man and woman.
Whether it's from a lack of exercise, poor
nutrition or the inevitable effects of time, being a bit round around
the middle plagues millions of Brits.
Belly fat can even accumulate for those who exercise regularly and maintain a decent diet.
Recent
studies have found the persistent excess weight around the middle is
not only responsible for an unsightly 'muffin top', but can also
From extreme diets to bizarre exercise contraptions, there are many methods on the market claiming to get rid of a ghastly gut.
But if you want to be free of a beer belly without banning beer completely, don't despair.
Health experts claim implementing simple habits during the day can actually help to banish your potbelly while you slumber.
Personal
Trainer and Bio-Synergy ambassador Kellie Barnett recommends
implementing the lifestyle changes below along with a balanced diet and
exercise regime to help burn belly fat in your sleep.
GET MORE SLEEP
It
sounds obvious, but the more sleep you get, the more fat you burn. The
body produces two hormones linked to our weight: Leptin, which regulates
energy levels and keeps the appetite low and Ghrelin, which stimulates
the appetite.
When we don't get enough sleep,
our Leptin levels decrease and our Ghrelin increases. Therefore
increasing our appetite during the hours where we are awake.
HAVE SMALL AND FREQUENT MEALS
Eating
smaller, healthy balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day
will help to keep your metabolism in an active state.
As a result, your body will continue to burn fat throughout the night.
EAT COTTAGE CHEESE OR PROTEIN BEFORE BED
A
great protein is Casein, a slow-release protein that is digested
gradually and keeps your metabolism 'ticking over' during the night.
Cottage cheese is an excellent alternative as it contains casein
protein.
If you fancy an extra protein hit, try adding in a scoop of whey such as Bio-Synergy Whey Better Banoffee.
DRINK GREEN TEA OR COFFEE
Drinking
green tea/coffee or taking a green tea/coffee supplement on a daily
basis can help stimulate your metabolism, aid digestion and is a perfect
source of antioxidants.
An increase in metabolism means you will burn more fat, even when you sleep.
INCORPORATE RESISTANCE TRAINING
Of
course, having a flat stomach doesn't come without a bit of work.
Resistance training is a perfect way to boost your metabolism and to
reap even more of the benefits, try incorporating the exercise routine
in the evening.
Your higher resting metabolic rate will continue into the night, allowing for an increased rate of fat burning.
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