Are You Tired Of Your Belly Fat? Here Are 7 Lifestyle Tips To Get Rid Of It

Exercise Regularly: Several studies suggest exercise promotes physiological well-being. Exercising daily reduces abdominal fat. This is particularly true of aerobic exercises such as running, walking, hiking and dancing. (Image Source: Getty)

Optimise your sleep and circadian rhythm: Your circadian rhythm plays a huge role in your body’s functioning, especially in terms of hormones and neurotransmitters. Lack of sleep and recovery totally messes up your hormones. Circadian rhythm disruption causes leptin resistance which is a common cause of resistant body fat. (Image Source: Getty)

Get your health evaluated regularly: Try to stay on top of your measurable health parameters to keep belly fat and the risk of other diseases at bay. Get your blood tested regularly and evaluated by a reputable functional health practitioner. (Image Source: Getty)

Heal your gut: Your gut is the foundation of your overall health. Poor gut health and digestion can lead to nutrient deficiencies and drive inflammation. Gut dysbiosis i.e. a disruption in your gut microbiome is strongly linked to obesity. (Image Source: Getty)

Include High-Fibre Food Sources: Enhancing fibre consumption can help lose belly fat. Fibres help slow down digestion and provide satiety, helping in weight loss, which reduces belly fat. Good sources of fibre include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. (Image Source: Getty)

Eat Clean: Your diet is the most important part of this endeavour. Eat a healthy diet devoid of processed and inflammatory foods like refined sugar, refined seed oils, corn, soy, and gluten. Eat home-cooked meals as much as possible. Your body needs adequate protein and essential nutrients to synthesize hormones, neurotransmitters, etc that enable it to function optimally. Pasture-raised animal foods are the best source for this. (Image Source: Getty)

Optimise stress: Chronic stress which leads to chronically high cortisol levels is very common in our modern fast-paced urban lives and is a big contributor to belly fat. Try to think about and address what’s really causing your stress. Practices like mindfulness, journaling, meditation, and yoga can help you to relax. Set aside time at the end of the day to wind down and relax. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Functional Nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO & Founder of iThrive, a Pune-based health & wellness startup and Aman Puri, Founder, Steadfast Nutrition, one of the leading sports nutrition and wellness brands in India. (Image Source: Getty)