We all hate belly fat, especially when summer is round the corner. Some people are not actually fat but develop tyres around the tummy because of excess fat accumulation. Belly fat is due to a variety of reasons and bad habits that you do in your day to day life. It is important to know what habits cause you to gain fat around the tummy area so that you can do the exact opposite and prevent or get rid of the belly fat. Here are the top worst habits for belly fat:
DINING LATE AT NIGHT
It is true that your body burns fat while you sleep but not when you sleep on a full stomach. Dining late at night can keep you full during the bedtime. Sleeping on full stomach causes belly fat along with acid reflux and indigestion. Always have smaller meals between evening and night a light dinner just 3 hours before you go to sleep.
DRINKING CARBONATED DRINKS FREQUENTLY
Carbonated drinks are the worst culprits behind your increasing weight and belly fat. They contain high amounts of empty sugars and calories that make you gain weight, specifically in the tummy region. High amount of sugars in the carbonated drinks can increase your appetite and make you crave for sweets and junk food. Instead of having the carbonated drinks, why not choose a more nutritious drink?
NOT SLEEPING ENOUGH
When you don’t sleep enough, your body produces excess cortisol. Cortisol makes you crave for sweet and you end up consuming empty calories. Getting enough sleep can help you produce leptin which helps you control your appetite that in turn helps you prevent fat accumulation around the tummy area.
SKIPPING MEALS
Most of you skip meals thinking it will help you lose weight, right? WRONG!! This bad habit will make everything worse because you will only end up eating more thus accumulating fats in the tummy. Always have small meals throughout the day and never ever skip a meal or your body readily absorbs food and the fats when you are hungry and empty.
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TOO MUCH SOCIAL NETWORKING
Are you one of those social networking worms who always have his/her head down into the phone or digged inside the computer? Then you probably are gaining unnecessary fats around your belly. Excess social networking makes you lazy and just sit in one place. Besides, you also spend less or no time engaging in activities and workouts. This can take a toll on your health and make your belly fat.
WATCHING TV OR TALKING WHILE EATING
It is always necessary to keep a check on what and how much you eat. When you talk or watch TV while having lunch or dinner, you lose track of your meals and end up eating more than required. You might not even realise that you are full and just keep on eating until your favourite show on TV is over or until you are done with your gossips. Weight gain first shows up in the tummy and this way, you will end up with a bigger tummy.