How to Lose Stomach Fat the Easy Way

Nobody likes to have stomach fat. Thanks to today's fashion there are fewer ways to hide your belly fat and losing it in favor of the "six pack" abs that have become so popular (with "washboard stomachs" not far behind) is on most people's priority lists. Here is the good news: having some stomach fat doesn't always indicate poor health. Usually having a "belly" is more of an indication that your body is distributing your weight unevenly. Here are some quick tips to help you lose stomach fat:

1. Eat a healthy diet that is free of saturated fats and processed food. Natural foods are low in calories and easier for the body to digest. Eating a healthy diet is the first step in getting rid of belly fat.

2. Exercise regularly. It is important to exercise your whole body. That said, here are a few exercises designed specifically to help you lose stomach fat:

Lunges

Lunges help your backside as well as your "front side." Begin by standing tall with your hands on your hops and your feet a few inches apart. Tighten your stomach muscles but don't arch your back. Beginning with your right leg, take a large step forward while lifting your left heel slightly but keeping the rest of your left foot on the floor. Make sure your toes and your knees are pointed forward.

While keeping your legs in this position, lower your upper body until your front knee forms as close to a ninety degree angle as you can get without hurting yourself. Your knee should be over your ankle but not over your shoelaces. Your goal is to line up your pelvis with your right knee.

While returning to an upright position, bring your left leg forward to meet your right leg and repeat the process using your left leg.

Squats

Squats can be done any where at any time. Here's how to do them: start by standing upright. Your feet should be hip width apart. Your toes, knees and hips should form a straight line. Pull in your stomach muscles so that your belly button moves in toward your backbone and contract your abdominal muscles. Slowly bend your knees while keeping your upper body straight. The motion should feel like sitting down on a chair. You want to create ninety degree angles with your knees--or as close as you can get without hurting yourself. Your knees should stay behind your toes.

Hold this position for a single count and then slowly stand back up straight. When you stand back up take care to keep your weight on your heels or else you could do damage to your hips and knees. You should also take care not to lock your knees when you return to your standing position. Instead keep them bent a little bit. Don't raise or lower yourself too quickly. Each direction should take about three counts.

A single set of squats involves between ten and fifteen individual squats. To see a significant difference in your stomach fat you need to do between one and three sets every day.