ports the theory that leaner individuals have a higher ratio of brown/white fat than do overweight individuals.
The evidence behind a fourth causal theory establishes that a low level of se- rotonin (the “happiness hormone”) in the brain, received as a signal of starvation, in- creases appetite and results in carbohydrate binge eating. Unfortunately, studies show that brain serotonin levels greatly decline during dieting.
Lifestyle Changes Most people resist change, especially
when it means overhauling a long-main- tained lifestyle. Some basic changes that can produce big results include: (1) finding personal, compelling reasons to commit to self-investment; (2) exploring possible diagnoses of diabetes, hypothyroidism, candidiasis/leaky gut, adrenal fatigue, and/ or depression; (3) when possible, using natural remedies in lieu of certain prescrip- tion drugs (e.g., corticosteroids/prednisone, psychotropics/antidepressants, and those for diabetes); (4) reducing stress and increasing sleep; (5) an herbal kit or a proven detoxi- fying drink (lemon-and-water variations; green tea), priming the body for weight loss by cleansing it of cell-crippling toxins and boosting the body’s seven elimination path- ways; (6) adopting a healthy weight-loss dietary program that restricts calorie intake, includes ample high-quality, nutrient-dense foods (ideally organic, non-GMO), ex- cludes gluten, dairy, alcohol, preservatives, processed foods and sugars, all white-flour foods, and saturated/hydrogenated/trans fats, and minimizes/eliminates simple carbohydrates, legumes, and grains; and (7) consuming a daily breakfast that follows these guidelines, and cleansing the body daily by drinking at least 64 ounces (up to 50% of body weight in ounces) of water.
Aim to lose fat, but also gain muscle, keeping in mind that muscle weighs
more, but the body burns more calories to maintain a pound of muscle than it does to maintain a pound of fat. Loss of 1-2 pounds/week, or no more than 1% of total body weight, is a safe, sustainable, long-term goal. The more muscle the body gains, the more calories it will burn daily (1 pound of muscle burns roughly 5-6 calories/day at rest). Start and keep moving on a regular basis, ideally daily, or no fewer than five days per week, for a total of 40-60 minutes/day.
Proven Belly Fat Blasters
While maintaining a weight-minimiz- ing lifestyle is most critical to reducing abdominal fat, certain dietary supplements can support or accelerate the process. The appropriateness of a particular product is highly individualized, and getting results can require some experimentation and patience. The scope and space of this article allows for only limited discussion of just a few generally safe, effective options (orga- nized here alphabetically):
5-HTP: As a direct precursor to sero- tonin, this amino acid made from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia has been shown in human clinical studies of overweight women to promote satiety, which leads to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.
AMPK Activators: The enzyme AMPK
is the body’s master regulator of metabolism that promotes mitochondrial production and revitalizes aging cells/inhibits aging. Activating AMPK reduces abdominal fat and can produce the same overall health benefits as exercise, dieting, and weight loss. Researched AMPK activators include: (1) Metformin, a well-known diabetic drug; (2) Berberine (compared to Metformin in studies), a well-studied plant compound known to lower blood sugar, balance body lipids, and combat obesity; and (3) Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a traditional
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Chinese medicinal herb long used to treat metabolic problems.
Black Cumin Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa): Scientific evidence demonstrates that this nutraceutical suppresses chronic inflamma- tion and boosts proper immune function. In a 2014 randomized, double-blind, con- trolled trial involving 20 overweight, seden- tary women, researchers found that 2g/day for 8 weeks lowered BMI, total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides, and increased HDL.
Chromium (Chromemate): A trace
mineral that increases insulin sensitivity and facilitates uptake of glucose in the cells, researchers have demonstrated that supple-
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