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How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat?
I am very thin, have always been a normal weight. But, even though I am a size 6, I have two big rolls of belly fat, it is uncomfortable, and no matter what I do, I an't get rid of it. I am 54, going through menopause. Also, at the same time I got the belly and hip fat, my nails, hair and skin got dry and brittle. I don't know if it is thyroid, menopause or adrenal gland as I have been on Buspar for 20 years for anxiety, so have a lot of cortisol going through the body. I'm at the point of being hungry 22 hours a day. If I eat two meals a day, I gain a pound every other day and I can't breathe because of all the belly fat, yet the rest of me is so tiny people think I'm too thin.
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Dear friend, i understand and appreciate your concern... first you need to get your FBS, lipid profile, microalbuminuria and HbA1c checked.
you can still do it ... if you are committed for lifestyle changes.. first stay away from all the fast / processed / and fried food stuffs .. divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day whenever you feel hungry.. add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits.. (not juices), eat very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely.. take Millets and breads prepared out of it like ragi.. ragi is a very good source of calcium too...do take more of proteins ... like egg white... say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs ... u can take fish (boiled) but chicken (without skin) rarely... based on this you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it ..Do exercise .. walk at least half an hour to one hour a day ... try and practice yoga and pranayama ... some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Moreover, beet root juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, termeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. if u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself ...ALL THE BEST
you can still do it ... if you are committed for lifestyle changes.. first stay away from all the fast / processed / and fried food stuffs .. divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day whenever you feel hungry.. add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits.. (not juices), eat very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely.. take Millets and breads prepared out of it like ragi.. ragi is a very good source of calcium too...do take more of proteins ... like egg white... say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs ... u can take fish (boiled) but chicken (without skin) rarely... based on this you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it ..Do exercise .. walk at least half an hour to one hour a day ... try and practice yoga and pranayama ... some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Moreover, beet root juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, termeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. if u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself ...ALL THE BEST
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