Exercise Better Than Dieting for Belly Fat Loss

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Exercise Better Than Dieting for Belly Fat Loss

Belly fat is something many of us struggle with, especially after pregnancy and going into menopause. The fat stored during pregnancy and the change in estrogen is responsible for fat distribution to your abdomen. And while watching what you eat is essential, a recent research review shows exercise may be even more effective for specifically targeting visceral fat. Visceral fat is the fat that wraps around organs deep in your abdomen. This type of fat increases your risks for things like heart disease and diabetes. So losing it is good for your health. 

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Exercising for Weight Loss: Are You Taking the Right Approach?

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Exercising for Weight Loss: Are You Taking the Right Approach?

When it comes to weight loss, there are many factors, but simplified, to lose weight you need more energy (calories) going out than energy (calories) coming in. This is where exercise is an asset.

I have one disclaimer before I dive into my recommended approach. I titled this article using the word “exercise”, but what I’m really talking about is the umbrella term Physical Activity. Physical activity is broad and means your body is moving, whether for sport, fun, commuting, exercise, etc. I make this distinction because I consider exercise a structured form of physical activity that comes with the intention of improving physical fitness. Both require energy so we’ll discuss both exercise and physical activity in my top three considerations for weight loss.

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