Flat Belly Foods

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  • starcatcher248
    starcatcher248 Posts: 11
    I think that it's less about specific 'foods' than simply sticking to a low carb diet and cutting back on sugars and salt. I've found that <85 g on days that I don't work out (or do something only like walking to work) and <150 g on days that I work out took care of excess belly fat quite quickly while still giving me enough energy to perform well at CrossFit and even have increased energy during the day. I'm getting the carbs only from fruits and vegetables.
  • skyeashlee
    skyeashlee Posts: 108 Member
    BUMP ! thnks :O)
    http://weightlossandtraining.com/flat-belly-foods

    Flat Belly Foods

    Getting a flat belly may seem like a difficult task, but it may be closer than you think.

    When it comes to strengthening and toning your midsection, you have to attack things from 2 fronts.

    First, you have to get serious about your exercise and fitness plan. While you can’t spot-train for fat loss, you can absolutely tone your abs and make your waistline look tighter and more toned. This is easily accomplished by hard-hitting ab workouts like my recent AB WORKOUT.

    In addition to focused core exercises, you also need to increase your weight training and cardiovascular efforts. By building lean muscle mass, you’ll improve your body’s overall ability to burn fat, which is essential for showing off those six pack muscles.

    The second thing you need to do is eat right. Exercise alone simply won’t give you the results you’re looking for! For the most part, the basic rules apply: Cut down on bad fats, fried foods, and processed foods, and increase your daily intake of metabolism-boosting protein, vitamin-rich vegetables, and appetite-suppressing fiber.

    Here are some foods that are especially effective for giving you the flat belly you’re looking for…

    10 Flat Belly Foods

    1. Matcha Green Tea – Matcha powder is a highly potent metabolism booster, and will totally increase your body’s thermogenic rate. It will also give you some extra energy for your workouts. Check it out here – Magic Matcha Green Tea.




    2. Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt is all the rage, and for good reason! It has tons of protein to rev up your metabolism and keep you feeling satisfied. And if you go with the non-fat option you’re totally in the clear!

    3. Coconut Oil – Nutiva Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil is an excellent replacement for canola oil or olive oil. It contains unique, healthy fats that have been shown to increase your metabolism and get your body burning more fat and calories!

    4. Grape Seed Oil – Grape seed oil actually slows down your digestion, which means you’ll be able to fight those deadly cravings and save a few calories! Take it in oil form, or check out this super convenient capsule form – MRM Grape Seed Extract.

    5. Wild Salmon – You really can’t go wrong with salmon. It’s high in protein, and also contains those calorie-burning healthy fats! All in all, a very healthy and satisfying flat belly food. Consider these natural Optimum Fish Oil Softgels for optimal daily support.

    6. Almonds – Almonds are super nutritious and make the ideal snack when you’re trying to lose weight. They’re free of bad, processed carbs, and contain a lot of protein and healthy fats to get you shedding the pounds! Check out these NOW Almonds.

    7. Leafy Greens – You’ve probably heard this one before, but leafy greens like arugula, spinach, and lettuce are totally effective flat belly foods. They’re full of fiber and healthy antioxidants!

    8. Whey Protein – Whey protein, especially sustained-release protein like MHP Probolic-SR Muscle Feeder, will keep you feeling full for longer and help you burn extra calories during digestion. It will also support lean muscle growth.

    9. Chia Seeds – Perfect for topping salad or yogurt, chia seeds are one fat-burning super food. They’ll fill you up and give your body tons of nutritional support – while also revving up your metabolism! Check out Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds.

    10. Coconut Water – A lot of people hate drinking unflavored water, but it’s difficult to deny how effective water is for weight loss. Rather than going with artificially sweetened water replacements, try VPX Coco Fit Coconut Water – it’s super hydrating and energizing!
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    Thanks for the post. :)

    I have the Flat Belly Diet book and it says the same thing: Exercise, eat good foods (especially good fats), and limit salt & other crap which can make you bloated.

    I don't think this post is so outrageous to warrant all the snarky, special snowflake responses calling it a fraud, but whatever makes them feel smart I guess...
    Fair enough... the overall content of the post isn't too bad. All those seem like reasonable suggestions for general weight loss. But that's all. General weight loss.

    The headline and the constant "flat belly" mentions are just bogus though. They are there to generate clicks, ad revenue, and to get people to focus on whatever fad or ulterior motive the author has .

    Notice that not one of the foods listed mentions anything specific about why that particular item will help your belly get flat. It's because none of them alone will. Your belly gets flatter due to weight loss... period. Let's look at another example. I used to wear size 12-12.5 shoes. I now wear an 11-11.5. My feet got smaller from general weight loss. So this article could just as easily be titled:

    "Smaller Feet Foods"

    Sounds ridiculous, no? That's why we snark.
  • Anayalata
    Anayalata Posts: 391 Member
    Oh I get it.

    People are too lazy to actually read the science that this is based on.

    Clever author dumbed it down so gullible people will eat healthier thinking they're following some sort of magical "flat belly" plan.

    Genius.

    (Too bad most people give up since it's still surrounded by a bunch of B.S.)
  • nedaamin
    nedaamin Posts: 5
    will try it
  • head_in_rainbows
    head_in_rainbows Posts: 290 Member
    No such thing. A flat belly comes from low body fat around the midsection. That can be achieved through calorie deficit and moderate exercise.
    What's more important is how much you eat and making sure you get in your correct macro/micro nutrients.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Quote from teh article:
    "The second thing you need to do is eat right. Exercise alone simply won’t give you the results you’re looking for! For the most part, the basic rules apply: Cut down on bad fats, fried foods, and processed foods, and increase your daily intake of metabolism-boosting protein, vitamin-rich vegetables, and appetite-suppressing fiber.

    Here are some foods that are especially effective for giving you the flat belly you’re looking for…"

    I think it says it all. Basicly exercise and eat right. None of those alone will help too much you need to combine.

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