What is up fam!!!
If you're anything like me, losing that last bit of lower-belly fat is always the toughest.
The solution?
Keep dieting!
I know, it's not an attractive answer...
...but here's the deal.
As long as you're in a caloric deficit (assuming diet and training are in order), your body will have no choice but to torch fat.
Losing that last bit of "stubborn" lower-belly fat is only a matter of patience.
The problem is, the leaner we get, the harder our body fights against us.
We get hungrier, our willpower diminishes quicker, and we make poorer decisions.
So today I want to share a few simple strategies that I use in order to get rid of those last few pounds.
- Increase Fiber Intake
One of the biggest challenges we face when dieting is overcoming hunger. If you're eating too many low-fiber carbs, you're just going to be hungry again soon. It's why we can easily scarf down 500 calories worth of donuts or cookies, but find it nearly impossible to do the same with broccoli or spinach.
This is why I recommend consuming at least 1 cup of veggies with each and every meal.
- Kick Up Your Exercise Intensity
When we're stuck at a specific weight, we are faced with the daunting choice of burning more calories through exercise or decreasing our calorie intake. Personally, I love food so it's an easy choice. I'd much rather increase physical activity than eat less calories.
- Increase Protein Intake
Due to its slow absorption, protein is the most satiating macronutrient of them all.
Similar to broccoli, it’s going to be much more difficult for you to get 500kcal from chicken breasts than it would from a box of Oreos.
Not only has it been proven that a higher protein intake is superior for preserving muscle mass in individuals who have been restricting calories for a prolonged period of time, but it’s a great way to reduce appetite – making it much easier to stick to your diet.
- Drink Coffee
Want to burn more calories while increasing energy, enhancing your mood, and reducing the risk of deadly disease?
Drink some coffee! Caffeine has been shown to increase energy expenditure, making it easier for you to achieve a negative energy balance.
- Eat Bigger Meals
You’ve probably heard the old adage: your metabolism is like a fire, if you don’t add wood it dies down.
This implies that by eating more frequently throughout the day, we’re keeping our metabolisms “revving”.
Theoretically, it makes sense. In practice, however, it has never been shown to be true.
In fact, a study published in Obesity A Research Journal compared the effects of consuming 3 vs. 6 meals per day. Researchers found that, between the two groups, there was no difference in fat oxidation; however, consuming smaller, more frequent meals, may increase hunger and desire to eat.
If you’re eating 5-6 meals per day and finding that you’re hungry every couple of hours – or you’re not satisfied after a meal – knock that down to 3 larger meals and see if that works better for you.
I hope you found this helpful!
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