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How To Lose Belly Fat The Dr. Oz Way
Dr. Oz, just like most nutritional and health experts will tell you that the best way to get rid of belly fat is what you probably already know: Diet and exercise. However, Dr. Oz likes to include foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats because they help get rid of belly fat faster.
Here is a short list of “Good” belly fat foods and “Bad” belly fat foods directly from Dr. Oz himself:
Foods that FLATTEN your belly:
1. Chocolate
2. Peanut Butter
3. Guacamole
Foods that FATTEN your belly:
1. Cheese
2. Margarine
3.Red Wine
So, according to Dr. Oz and other specialists, what do you need to do to slim down your middle?
Well, first and foremost, there are tons of different dieting systems online that you can try.
There are also the more popular diets that you can choose from:
Weight Watchers
Jenny Craig
Nutrisystem
These are more involved, require more commitment, and are more costly than other diets but they have been proven to work time and time again. I recommend Weight Watchers for those who really struggle with losing weight. Not only do you get a structured weight loss program with Weight Watchers but you also get personal support which is very important.
If you want to lose your belly fat yourself at home, without spending any money on a proven weight loss blueprint, then follow the instructions I have below and with some time and work you can make it happen (oh, and this follows the same line of thinking that Dr. Oz uses in all of his weight loss advice).
How To Lose Belly Fat: The Dr. Oz Way
1.Eat foods rich in monounsaturated fats. Foods like olives, avocado, oils (flaxseed, peanut, sesame, etc.), nuts and butters, chocolate (dark choc), and more contain monounsaturated fats that help you lose belly fat. They also help raise your good cholesterol, lower your bad cholesterol, and help increase your heart health.
2.GET RID OF JUNK FOOD! My father recently gave up eating ice cream and within a month he had lost 10 pounds! Of course, he ate a lot more ice cream than he should have but the point I’m trying to make is that when you eat foods that are rich in sugars and fats it’s going to have an impact on your body. Try giving up, or severely cutting back on, fast foods, candy, cake, pie, processed foods, etc.
3.Eat more veggies and more fruit. Eating your veggies and eating more fruit at first probably makes you curl your nose up. I knowthat’s how I used to think. But if you learn how to prepare them they can actually be quite tasty. Try grilling your vegetables. Grilled vegetables are delicious. Find some vegetables you like. There are so many kinds you don’t have to just stick to broccoli. With fruit I like to substitute “dessert” for a good, sweet piece of fruit. After lunch and dinner I’ll usually have a piece of whatever sweet fruit is in season. Nothing is better than a nice lunch followed by a big piece of watermelon or a sweet and tangy orange.
4.Get some exercise! Now, you don’t have to join a gym or work out in your basement for 2 hours a day. You can simply take a nice long walk after dinner each night. What you should do is find an exercise or two that you enjoy doing. That way, it won’t feel like work. I like swimming and going for long bike rides. Sometimes I’ll mix it up and go for a long walk. Here’s a good tip: wear some headphones/ipad for walking. According to experts, walking or working out to music makes you burn 25% more calories. Pick something fun like martial arts, swimming, jogging, bike riding, walking, racquet ball, tennis, basket ball, squash, volleyball, dancing, fencing, etc. Just find something you like doing and do it as often as you can.
5.It all comes down to getting rid of more calories than you take in. If you can lose 500 calories per day you’ll lose 1 to 2 pounds per week. Losing 500 calories a day is not easy. But if you cut back on bread, soda, sugar, etc. you’ll find that it’s much easier than you may have thought.
According to Dr. Oz and all other obesity and health experts, a healthy, balanced diet with regular cardiovascular exercise will help you not only get rid of that belly fat, but improve the quality of your life forever!
Leota Caballero
August 4, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Im just a bit overweight but would love to learn to eat healthier! Taking omega 3 viamin C and vit D because of premenopause! I watch ur show whenever I’m in front of TV and your there I watch! I live in Honduras Central America!
Gerald
June 3, 2013 at 11:18 am
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Jennifer's belly fat is gross.
January 13, 2012 at 3:45 am
Everytime I see that omentum, it seriously just makes me want to hurl…especially b/c I know that’s what mine looks like. I have so much belly fat, it’s ridiculous. And I could probably chock it all up to stress. I need to go back to taking my omega 3 supplements and vitamin c.
Admin
January 13, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Stress is definitely a factor! I know that when I go through periods of stress I tend to gain weight much easier. During grad school I think I gained 20 pounds. Increasing my exercise, cutting back on “treats” and increasing fiber usually does it for me.
doshanhaggle
May 23, 2012 at 5:47 am
thats right cut back on treats get out your running machine
Ronald Orr
February 20, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I am trying to lose excess weightfor a while now. I tried just about everything, virtually all manner of exercise routines, the worse diet regimes ever and nothing proved helpful. I solely lost a few pounds. You have a very good and helpful short article here and i am very positive at this moment.
Admin
March 11, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Hello Ronald,
Thank you! However, I don’t recommend that you try any “diet regimes.” The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to change the way you eat. More fruits and vegetables with good fats, lean meats, nuts, and whole grains. Also, don’t forget to exercise at least 5 times per week (walking, jogging, bike riding, hiking, kayaking, swimming, etc.)
yamzookie
May 23, 2012 at 5:50 am
yep lol ( laugh out loud ) cut back and dont go back
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yamzookie
May 23, 2012 at 5:43 am
hi urm could you help to say what kind of food is good like insted of vegitbals for example carrots and for the fruits example lets say apples because, I need help seriously!!!!!!! Im extremally fat and Im young too. I’ve visited plenty of websites but they have told me to carry on and think that im thin but im not and I cant just sit there and do nothing about it so that’s why ive come to this website to save me from being fat and to let me be thin
thank you and please take my advice
I love this website tho <3
Admin
May 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Hey Yamzookie,
The best way to lose weight is to eliminate ALL processed foods, sugars, and bad fats from your diet and replace them with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, and whole grains. Really any fresh fruit or vegetable is better than processed foods like fast food, cookies, cakes, chips, etc. Make sure for lunch and dinner that at least half of your plate is made up of fruit and/or vegetables. Also, exercising on a daily basis is very important. And this doesn’t mean going to the gym. You could simply take your dog for a long walk or go swimming. Anything that keeps you active daily. If you follow these simple tips you will lose weight.
-Sara
Debbie
August 11, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Hi, I’m a 53 yr old female, on natural HRT of estrogen and progesteren. I’ve given up all soda, (regular and diet) since April 7th, 2012, I exercise almost everyday, starting walking, then jogging, then changed to cardio areobics and weights and I’ve lost about 35 lbs, but have only lost 5 lbs in the last two months. I eat fresh foods, nothing processed, fiber, protein and lots and lots of water. What am I doing wrong that I cannot get off a plateau that has lasted so long. I’m starting to feel that “I just wanna give up” feeling. I weighed 233 when I began and have been 198 for almost 2 months. Still need to lose 45-50 lbs. Please help!!
Sara
August 16, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Hey Debbie,
There are several factors at play when you hit a weight-loss plateau. To overcome it you’ll need to do the following:
1. Cut more calories. Reduce your calorie intake by 200 calories (provided that this doesn’t put you below 1,200 calories). If you eat fewer than 1,200 then you may feel hungry all the time and that will lead to you over eating.
2. Add an additional 15 to 30 mintues of exercise time to your workouts. If it’s possible try and increase the intensity. Using weights is a good exercise because it increases your muscle mass which will help you burn more calories.
3. Increase your physical activities throughout the day. Try and move more by taking the stairs, parking far from your destination and walking, walking while talking on the phone, etc.
Read more about overcoming a weight-loss plateau here: http://mayocl.in/N3y8I6
I hope this helps.
- Sara
Debbie
August 11, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Also I do eat vegetable and fruits, more veggies than fruit though. Also I have a terrible time with having good bowel movements. With the foods I eat you would think that I would be having several bowel movements a day, but I struggle to have just one, and it’s not like a good one that I used to have before I changed my way of eating. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sara
August 16, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Hey Debbie,
It would depend on your overall diet. First I advise that you drink nothing but water. I quit drinking sugary drinks and it made a big difference. Make sure you’re getting enough water each day to stay hydrated. Also, make sure you’re getting enough fiber. And not from supplements. Apples are a great source of fiber. Here are some more fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber: http://bit.ly/N3wczB and here http://mayocl.in/N3whmJ
Also, if you’re having trouble with bowel movements you want to talk to your doctor.
Hope this helps,
Sara