There truly is no one size fits all diet that will eliminate body fat. Although there are common patterns including eating a balanced diet, removing high levels of sugar, and drinking plenty of water, the diet that’s best for you is the one that you can follow.
The best intentions go unnoticed in reality. Do what you feel comfortable with.
One of the biggest areas people struggle with is eating fast food and processed foods. Often it’s easier to just run through the drive through than take the time to steam some vegetables. Similarly the sugars in many of the foods we eat can be addicting and are a great
“A moment on the lips is forever on the hips”
-Annonymous-
This is a saying that I often tell myself before I’m ready to get another scoop of ice cream or order a hamburger rather than a grilled chicken sandwich.
Although it may taste great for a few minutes, the effects of your dieting decisions last the rest of your life and could even shorten it!
An Ideal Diet
An ideal diet is actually one that has enough calories to sustain your lifestyle, but the amount of calories should also be less than you’re burning, especially if you’re in the process of trying to lose your belly fat.
You should have a balanced diet that consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with lean meats (if you eat meat), low fat dairy, and whole grain carbohydrates.
A couple things you should avoid include:
- Processed Foods
- Simple Sugars
- Anything From a Drive Thru
- White Breads
- Deep Fried Foods
- Soda and Juices
For ideas on what foods are great for shedding the belly, check out our page on foods that burn belly fat.
Get More in Depth With Belly Fat Dieting
There are two books in particular that stand out when discussing dieting, what you should eat, and how the foods you eat affect your diet. They’ve been on my shelf for a long time and I highly recommend both.
A Six Week Plan Belly Focused Diet
A great resource for following your ab focused diet is the Book “The Abs Diet” which offers practical, realistic advice that works. There’s no fad here at all, but an actual program that you can easily follow and get results.
From the book:
Eat everything. Concentrate on whole grains. Drink milk. Balance protein with carbohydrates. Avoid processed sugars. Do some exercise. The idea that a diet book making such proposals comes as a pleasant surprise shows just how far afield we’ve gone in the search for new ways to be fit. The only thing new about this diet by the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health is its name, and this, one can presume, is because nowadays, a book simply called “Sensible Eating” wouldn’t sell. The book’s title is indeed misleading; only the final chapter deals solely with abs. The rest is full of rational recommendations for a realistic diet plan: eat more and smaller meals; have oatmeal in the morning for a nourishing breakfast; don’t starve yourself; drink plenty of water; and stay away from sodas and foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup.
The Abs Diet: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life
Dieting and Cutting the Sugar
In The Sugar Solution: Your Symptoms Are Real–and Your Solution Is Here Sari Harrar discuses cutting sugars and increasing your physical and mental well being.
From the book:
As many as 16 million Americans are living with high-normal blood sugar. They aren’t diabetic, but they are experiencing symptoms – including weight gain, fatigue, depression, and poor concentration – that are undermining their quality of life. Left unchecked, these symptoms could lead to more serious medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Sari’s book focuses on the bigger picture, which for some, is a bit scary considering their current unhealthy lifestyle. Although you may want to shed some pounds to look good, there are a ton more benefits for your long term health by doing so.
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