How annoying is the grasso which builds up belly e hips? A lot, especially in the summer. In fact, the warm season puts us in front of the swimsuit test, which we would all like to pass with flying colours, but it is not always possible, due to the extra kilos accumulated during the winter. Not only. Even wearing lighter clothes can become a cause for worry, especially for the female sex, due to the fat that is deposited – as it happens – always in the wrong places. So what to do to solve the problem? The remedy is there. "Prevention", the English website of prevention, medicine and health. Just arm yourself with commitment and consistently follow some simple rules whose validity has been tested by science. A few strategic moves and the game is done. Are you ready to begin?
Burn away fat with the help of the Body Weight Planner
To dispose of the fat located on the waist and hips, "Prevention" has collected some foolproof strategies, which science has validated. It starts with calorie control. The most basic approach to weight loss is in fact to burn more calories than you consume. To make this calculation, the Body Weight Planner of the National Institutes of Health comes to our aid, an online tool which, by entering some necessary data, can provide us with an estimate of the calories to consume each day to reach our goal. There is also a simpler but still effective approach, which is to halve or reduce the usual amounts of food.
"Prevention" strategies
To reduce excess fat it is essential to follow all the tips. It begins with consuming foods rich in fiber (wholemeal bread, oats, vegetables, fruit, beans) and walking every day, starting with a short walk after dinner. It is also important to perform strength training for the whole body; consume only healthy fats, avoiding exaggerating with the quantities.
Another important move is to hire at least 70 grams of protein a day and train your abs three to four times a week. Equally essential it is limit stressful situations and the consumption of alcohol; sleep at least seven to eight hours a day; cook more often at home; avoid excess sugar; reduce simple carbohydrates. The results will not be long in coming. Word of "Prevention" and science.