Are youstruggling to shed stubborn belly fat?
If so, it might be time to take a closer look at your daily habits.
We spoke with nutrition experts who share the top 10 worst habits forbelly fat.
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Plus, we’ll share how you might turn things around to achieve a slimmer, healthier midsection.
This habit also makes it challenging to gauge fullness cues.
This can cause you to eat more than normal, which can cause an increase in belly fat."
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Not drinking enough water
If you’re not drinking enough water, you may become dehydrated.
Dehydration makes it difficult to stay active and torch calories.
Moody tells us, “Studiesshow that most of the time, we mistake thirst for hunger.
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We might snack or eat more than we should when all we need is some water.
Staying hydrated can help prevent hunger from developing prematurely and eating too many calories.”
That’s why portion control is essential to healthy weight loss.
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Skipping meals
Skipping mealsespecially breakfastcan lead to overeating later in the day.
Drinking too much alcohol
Alcohol wreaks havoc on healthy waistlines.
“Alcohol consumptionespecially in the eveningcan disrupt sleep patterns and reduce sleep quality, leading to weight gain.
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Furthermore, alcohol is a diuretic, which means it can lead to dehydration.
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis(N.E.A.T.)
Not paying attention to your N.E.A.T.
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can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and belly fat accumulation.
“This diminishes potential weight loss.
Because of this, incorporating strength training will help improve your body composition in the long run.”
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Unstructured eating
Planning out and preparing healthy meals in advance is always a smart idea.
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