Many people are curious as to why some people have thin limbs but still have a belly? Clearly, a belly should only be present on overweight individuals; why do overweight people always lose weight in their limbs first, then in their belly?
So, what directly leads to the appearance of visceral fat? First is carbohydrates; once ingested, sugars directly convert into fat and stored heat in the body, second is fats; once fats enter the body, they are not easily digested and absorbed. If you consume too much, they easily convert into fat stored in the body, third is sedentary lifestyle, only when you move can you lose that big belly fat.
Given these three main reasons, we address them in two broad aspects, the first is diet and the second is exercise.
Firstly, in terms of diet
Control the intake of sugars and fats within the recommended limits daily. Recent scientific data shows that Chinese people severely exceed the recommended levels of oil, salt, and sugar consumption, leading to an increasing obesity rate. Therefore, you must control your daily intake of oil, salt, and sugar, especially during weight loss, avoid high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods.
Cook using boiling or steaming as the main methods, more vegetables, less meat, drink a glass of water before meals, do not drink soup after meals, eat slowly during meals, after persisting for a month, you will see a significant reduction in your body shape.
Secondly, in terms of exercise
Sitting for long periods leads to body shape distortion; pot bellies and love handles are now common appearances everywhere, just with slight variations. Prolonged sitting not only enlarges your belly but also accumulates more visceral fat, leading to health issues with your organs. Therefore, moving more can help burn off your visceral fat slowly.
It is recommended to walk more often, brisk walk, swim, and engage in fat-burning activities like playing sports on a regular basis.
By achieving these two points, you have already met the basic requirements for fat loss. Coupled with strength training, your body will only become healthier and more muscular.
