Questions & Answers about Healthy Weight Loss (especially belly fat!)

belly fat
What would you like to know about belly fat?
(Or anything else about weight loss!)

Healthy Weight Loss
Q & A:
Thank you to everyone that has written to me so far regarding healthy weight loss! If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will look it up and answer you as soon as possible.

If there is something you would like to ask about belly fat or weight loss in general, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
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Faisal from Pakistan asked on 6/13/10:

Q: I am 26 years old. My weight increased 75-82,my height is 5’6″, and my belly is 39 inches. I am worried how to loose it. I am found of junk foods. The hardest thing about losing weight is how long it takes to reach my goal. What do you suggest for me?

A: Thanks so much for your question. I think you have summed up the problem for so many of us. We like to eat, we are gaining weight because of it, and we aren’t quite sure what to do about it. I highly recommend that you read about waist to hip ratio to find out where you are in regards to a healthy mid-section. As a rule of thumb, men with a waist measurement of 40+ inches and women with a waist measurement of 35+ inches, are at increased risk for weight related health problems. Now you need to come up with a plan to help you lose weight and of course you need to stick with it. (That’s the hard part!) Read this article, weight loss plan to help get you started. Please keep in touch and let me know about your weight loss.

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Patricia from the United Kingdom asked on 4/12/10:

Q: My belly is big. I have to button my jeans under the band as the belly is in the way. My waist is 45, and I am 16 stone 10 lbs. Should I lose the beef?

A: From a health standpoint, it would be advisable to lose weight, but please remember that I’m not a doctor, so I can’t advice you further regarding your specific health issues. I can however, point you in the right direction for healthy weight loss tips and ideas regarding staying on track with your weight loss. Have you ever considered keeping a food diary? I’ve had great weight loss success when I wrote down everything I ate! Good luck with your weight loss!

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Jan from Ohio asked:

Q: Is coconut a MUFA?

A: 1 oz. of coconut contains 9 grams of fat, 8 of which come from saturated fat—an “unhealthy fat”, so no, coconut is not a MUFA. MUFA stands for monounsaturated fat, which is a “healthy fat” known to reduce inflammation, protect your heart, ward of type 2 diabetes, lower your risk of breast cancer, and it targets belly fat loss. Thanks for your healthy weight loss question, Jan!

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Char from Virginia asked:

Q: I was wondering. Which foods should you eat to make you lose belly fat?

A: Char, thanks so much for visiting my site. I have a whole page devoted to flat belly foods. Please check it out. In addition to these foods, I recently read an article from Fitness Magazine that listed the following foods as the best foods for flat abs: eggs, soy, apples, berries, leafy greens, yogurt, veggie soup, salmon (a great source of omega-3 fatty acids), and quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah). Remember—healthy weight loss is what you are striving for and this can be achieved by eating the foods mentioned in this article. Keep track of what you are eating by using a food diary. Healthy weight loss is possible!

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Paula from Vermont asked:

Q: I love your site and I’ve learned a lot. Does swimming help you to lose belly fat?

A: Swimming is a fantastic exercise and it does indeed shed fat. This low impact, cardio exercise tones muscle, builds endurance, and burns calories. Remember…belly fat is just that…fat which will definitely be burned through a rigorous swimming session.

I used to swim laps (unfortunately the pool I swam in is no longer open to the public) and it didn’t take long before I noticed how effective the work out was….my love handles slimmed down very quickly.

Paula thanks for reading! I hope you give swimming a chance, it’s a great work out! When you have a chance,read more about the best abdominal exercises. These fun exercises will help you lose unwanted belly fat.

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