Start early in life with healthy foods and exercises. This could preclude that unsightly belly overhang which usually makes its appearance when one reaches the age of 40 and above. We have heard that phrase “life starts at 40” but developing a belly overhang isn’t a good way to start it.
Whatever people call it, muffin top, spillage or belly overhang, that accumulated growth in the tummy is a result of bad habits, genetics or hormonal changes. There are varied reasons why we develop muffin tops. One needs to be informed about the causes before planning on how to get rid of that flab. It will be a daunting task, especially without the proper guidance.
Hormonal changes have a huge role in how the body will store fat, especially in the middle-age years. For younger women, there is a higher level of estrogen in their system. This hormone directs the body to store fat areas, usually the thighs, hips, and chest. As women grow older, estrogen production decreases and this results in the depositing of fats in the abdominal region.
Furthermore, the process of aging will also cause the muscle mass loss. This loss will negatively affect the rate of calorie metabolism, meaning the potato chips one usually indulges in will not be broken down for body use but will be stored as fat. Even exercise becomes more difficult with muscle loss. When more of these happen, the bigger the muffin top becomes.
Trimming that extra flab in the midsection is not as easy as it sounds. It will involve physical activities, portion-controlled food servings, controlled levels of stress, and a lot of sleep. Some exercises and the selection of foods can contribute to losing that extra luggage on your tummy.
If one is serious about losing that flab, he will have to content himself with portion-sized and balanced meals. Nutrient-rich lean meats, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and fish will contribute in giving a smaller waistline. Also, too much fat around the waist increases the risk of cancer and other types of chronic diseases.
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