Such factors include fad diets, misleading exercise advice and a worrying mis-education about eating habits and healthy nutrition.



We can blame the media, we can blame poor advice from others, or we can simply get ourselves on track following real advice from real experts.

But before we do that, we need the right mindset. Here's a couple things that might help you reach a level oif motivation to get started the right way and finally lose that annoying belly fat...

# According to most surveys, women voted six pack abs as the most physically attractive part of a man.

# 90% of women aren't interested in bulky guys, but just a man who is lean and toned. So don't sweat it about working yourself into the ground!

# The most strenuous and boring stomach exercises such as sit ups and crunches are actually the least effective in getting a six pack. Hooray!

So what does work?

Firstly, once you're committed mentally (which is 90% of the battle) you simply need to follow these basic principles...

1. Cut down on fat

Fatty foods or foods containing too much oil or fat in them are to be the prime category of foods to be avoided while attempting weight loss. The fatty, fried snacks or oily curries fall into this category. Besides, too much carbohydrate intake is also to be avoided since the carbohydrates may finally be converted to fats and stored in your body thereby adding to your body weight.

Grains and sugars have been considered to be the most fattening substances since these are also the most consumed. The carbohydrates in them consumed in excess get their way into finally becoming fats. Many researchers put the entire blame of fattening of people on them. Their consumption should be either totally checked or reduced considerably.

2. Change your eating habits

You should try to reduce the size of the portions of each food item you take in. You ought to remain cautious about the quantity of food you eat while you are lonely or busy or stressed and therefore absent minded. Avoiding much food at each meal and instead eating more frequently is another way of scheduling your food intake so as to help reduce weight.

3. Workout smart, not hard

Most people suggest that in order to get six pack abs, you need to do sit ups and crunches. Whilst this will help tone the muscles in your stomach, it will do nothing to shift the layers of fat on top of your six pack that continue to cover up all of your hard work.

Also, it is a good idea to follow a workout plan that enables you to increase your metabolic rate whilst maximizing all your muscle groups and cutting down the amount of time spent in the gym or working out at home.

Ultimately, weight loss is a science and the formula for achieving these results is out there. The question is, are you willing to take action?