How to Lose a Beer Belly

Over 90 million of Americans are regular beer drinkers! It is a habit that could be very hard to give up even if what you get in return is a skinny healthy body. Beer just as any other alcoholic beverage contains a lot of calories. Your body converts those calories into fat cells in the most convenient places, which unfortunately happens to be around your stomach. So is there a way to have a flat abdomen while still being able to enjoy a few beers with your friends?

The key to balancing those beer cravings and being slim is moderation. I guess everything done in excess can be harmful for your health. So to define moderation when it comes to beer it should be no more than 1-2 beers a day. Some studies have actually proven drinking beer in moderation to reduce the effects of cholesterol, heart disease or even some types of cancer in spite of the common opinion that drinking alcohol leads to health problems. So as long as you don’t go crazy by pounding a 12-pack in one evening and follow some rules about your diet and exercise you should be able to have fun and have a sexy body at the same time.

The first step in getting rid of your beer belly is stocking up on patience. It might have taken you a few weeks to put on weight, but unfortunately it will take you several months to get rid of it. The first few months there might not be any noticeable results, but if you keep being consistent you will get those extra inches off your waste.

As mentioned before, the other important part of loosing weight is your diet. It does not mean that you have to starve yourself until you nearly faint. It simply means that you need to be conscious of what kind of foods you eat and how many calories those foods contain.

First of all, it is a very good idea to switch to light beers. A lot of times you won’t even be able to tell the difference in taste, but the amount of calories is way lower. For example, Budweiser contains 145 calories compared to 110 in Bud Light, 142 calories in Coors compared to 102 in Coors Light, 143 calories in Keystone compared to 104 calories in Keystone Light.

Eliminating soda from your diet will also help a lot since, just like beers, sodas have a lot of calories in them. Try switching to water instead.

Most people think that eating less is good for losing weight, when in fact it is wrong. When we start eating less our body goes into starvation mode by slowing down the metabolism and saving up fat. So instead of losing weight you find yourself gaining pounds. If you start eating 5 smaller meals instead of the big 3, your metabolism will speed up and you will lose weight. Eat enough to just satisfy your hunger and make sure that you eat healthy natural foods that do not contain chemicals or genetically modified elements. This includes avoiding fast food altogether and eating more fruit and vegetables.

Another essential part of losing weight is exercise. A very common myth is that the way to get rid of extra weight around your waste is by doing sit-ups and crunches. Although it is a very good way to build muscle, crunches and sit-ups are not going to be effective when it comes to losing excess fat, your muscles will still be covered under layers of fat. You need to concentrate on aerobic and cardiovascular exercise in order to get rid of extra weight first and then switch to sit-ups and crunches to tone your abdomen. Good fat burning exercises would be running, swimming, cycling, certain martial arts, tennis or any other physical activity that gets your heart pumping and makes you sweat. You can combine these, for example one day you can swim for 20 minutes and run the elliptical for 30 minutes, and next day you can run for 20-30 minutes and play tennis for 1 hour.

Cutting down on your beer intake, keeping to a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis is all it takes to have a healthy slim body. It may sound like quite a lifestyle change but the results are well worth it. There is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to enjoy six-pack abs and a six-pack of beer!