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Millions of people make resolutions to improve their fitness in the new year each year.<\/p>\n

According to a 2018 Marist Poll survey supported by NPR and PBS NewsHour, the most popular New Year\u2019s plans are to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight, which together make up about a third of all resolutions.<\/p>\n

Even though many people seek to reduce their stubborn belly fat through exercise and healthier eating habits, it\u2019s always the last thing to go when trying to get to your desired weight goal.<\/p>\n

Losing visceral fat (belly fat) is vital for maintaining overall health, so knowing the foods that help cause the deadly belly fat is essential. Incorporate the following steps to eliminate these habits to help you lose stubborn belly fat and lower your risk for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n

Reduce your alcohol consumption<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to weight gain and raise your risk of developing health issues. Your body\u2019s capacity to burn fat is also hampered by alcohol. Furthermore, alcohol use causes your body to burn alcohol for energy rather than fat, which might make it challenging to lose visceral fat, also known as belly fat.<\/p>\n

According to Dr William Li, author of \u201cEat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer\u201d, alcohol stimulates your appetite and makes you more likely to eat more food, especially high-calorie, unhealthy foods which contributes to visceral fat storage. Fourth, alcohol can interfere with your sleep, which can affect your metabolism and hormone.<\/p>\n

Eat slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n

This gives your brain the chance to get the signal that you\u2019re full, so you\u2019re less likely to overeat. Moreover, if you go slowly, you\u2019re more likely to consider what you\u2019re eating and make wise, nutritious decisions.<\/p>\n

Avoid processed foods<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the worst foods to eat if you want to lose belly fat is processed food, which includes hot dogs, sausages, frozen dinners, sugary cereals, and candies. To maintain their shelf stability for a long time, processed goods frequently contain high levels of salt and other preservatives.<\/p>\n

To maintain their shelf stability for a long time, processed goods contain high levels of salt and other preservatives. Picture: Dapo Abideen\/Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t ignore stress<\/strong><\/p>\n

High levels of stress can increase cortisol and lead to fat storage predominantly in the belly. Use self-care techniques to find a solution to cope with stress.<\/p>\n

Drop the ice cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the worst things to eat when trying to shed visceral fat is ice cream. This is because it contains many calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, all of which increase the storing of body fat around the stomach. Furthermore, many ice creams contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives which can worsen inflammation in the body and make weight loss more challenging.<\/p>\n

Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you stay sedentary for most of the day, you have less likelihood of reducing your belly fat. Take every opportunity to move as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Exercise has been shown to enhance your physical and mental health as well as your libido. Try to get your heart rate up for 30 minutes or so a few times a week without even signing up for a marathon.<\/p>\n

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