The Better Life Experts | October 13, 2008
Most of us are familiar with this phenomenon – as we get older our proportions of fat to body weight tends to increase. Extra pounds tend to move in around the midsection of our bodies as the ratio of fat to lean tissue shifts and fat storage begins to take a liking to the upper body, hips and thighs. So much so that even if people don’t actually gain weight in middle age, they may still gain inches at the waist.
What should we do about our tubby tummies? For starters, we need to begin to bring weight under control (generally) and engage in waging war against abdominal fat through regular moderate intensity exercise. Strength training for men and women helps to fight abdominal fat; spot exercising, such as sit-ups, bent leg crunches, straight leg crunches and push-ups can help tighten abdominal muscles; 30 minutes of aerobic exercise helps to burn calories and stored fat. Finally, a diet that is high in complex carbohydrates, lean proteins and mono/polyunsaturated fats will help curb the expansion of our waistlines and even reduce inches if adopted as part of a lifestyle change.
It sounds so simple - and it is, but no one ever said that it was easy to make necessary changes in our lives. Remember the maxim “exercise more and eat less”; your waistline will thank you for it.
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