How to lose belly fat and some common myths about belly fat
Now first let’s bust some common myths here about belly fat.
Working out?
Eating healthy?
But still have a bigger belly than you would like?
First – I want you to stop feeling guilty about it. It is NOT your fault.
It is not down to will power, but...
…it is A LOT to do with your hormones (high insulin, cortisol, estrogen, or low thyroid hormone or DHEA) – hormones will control your appetite, how you metabolize your food, where your body stores it. The good news – you can reset these hormones.
Other factors, which I covered in my post ‘Why dieting doesn’t work‘ include gut microbiome & inflammation. If you suffer from frequent food coma, or that afternoon lull after lunch (in combination with brain fog) – you may have a higher circulating level of insulin that is causing belly fat.
Now, first let’s bust 4 common myths here about belly fat:
Myth 1:
Exercising is the best way to lose weight and get rid of belly fat. Contrary to popular belief, exercise is NOT the best way to lose weight OR belly fat. Exercise is essential