Burning Belly Fat, You Will Need More Than Ab Machines

By Ricardo d Argence

Have you ever seen an infomercial for an ab machine? They will always have a guy with 6 pack abs, or a woman with a model figure demonstrating the machine. They won't show a full figured person working the machine, because the infomercial is psychologically placing the idea in your head that if you buy the machine and use it, you will look like the people demonstrating the machine. They will always end the infomercial with testimonials from people who have lost weight, and swear by the product.

I don't doubt that these people lost weight using ab machines. Ab machines do burn calories, but I will wager to say the ab machine wasn't the only part of their workout. They probably engaged in other routines like running and cardiovascular exercises. More than likely, they also changed their eating habits.

The ab machine most commonly builds muscle in the abdominal area and burns calories. However, this not to implies that you may consume whatever you wish, in as great amount as you wish, whenever you wish.

It's true that ab equipment can cause muscle to amass in the midsection, yet a poor diet will lead to fat deposits over these muscles! Think of a Sumo wrestler: great muscles, completely covered with fat. They adhere to disciplined workout and diet habits to burn off the fat deposits on the muscle.

Exercise and mental attitude are one part of the equation to losing belly fat. Another part that is just as important is proper diet.

One tip is to avoid consuming calories immediately before falling asleep, because fat accumulates while you sleep. Studies show that eating a big breakfast along with reasonable lunches and dinners will help keep your waistline smaller. They spend the rest of the day burning calories, after they eat breakfast.

High calorie foods are things like fried foods, soda pop, and desserts, try to stay away from them if you can. Replace fried foods like French fries and potato chips with vegetables. You will have more energy and be taking in fewer calories at the same time.

I want to emphasize that there is nothing wrong with working the abdominal muscles and using ab machines, I just don't want people to have unrealistic expectations. All the major muscles of the body should be given a work out every now and then, but know that ab machines alone cannot and will not trim your waistline. Burning belly fat takes the right balance of proper diet and exercise. - 17269

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