Stomach fat is the bane of most obese people. It is easily formed and so hard to lose. One meal can suddenly push out that bulge and make all those designer wears look horrible.
Before going on a regime to flatten your stomach, you must understand and identify the cause of the bulge. This will help you take the appropriate steps to burn your stomach fat.
Here are some of the most common causes for stomach fat,
Genetic Reasons
There are two body shapes common among humans: The Apple and The Pear. The apple shaped people have more fat in the abdomen and the pear shaped has fatter arms, thighs and thinner hips. The pear shaped people are much healthier than apple shaped people. This is because fat stored around the abdomen is the trigger for most of the hazards associated with obesity.
The shape of your body is mostly decided by genetic factors. Compare yourself with your over weight relatives, if most of you have more fat around the stomach it means you have the genetic viability to stomach fat.
Eating Before Sleeping
If you want a flat stomach you must never eat at least three hours before you sleep. Your food must fully digest before you go to sleep. Most men work late into the night and end up quickly gorging on some high calorie items before sleeping. All these calories are immediately converted into fat that is stored around the middle area.
If you are left with no other option but a late night meal, satisfy yourself with fruits and vegetables. Even a mouth full of almonds is healthy enough.
Your Posture
Believe it or not the way you sit may actually help pile on stomach fat. Look at yourself in the mirror. When you hunch your shoulders, your belly drops out! When you stand erect, you look much thinner. Obviously you are not going to lose weight by standing erect, but at least you will look better.
Stress
This is one of the biggest reasons for stomach fat. When you are under stress, your body produces the hormone, cortisol. This hormone triggers the release of more sugar leading to over eating. And all these extra calories are directly stored in the stomach.
Improper Digestion
Due to stress or various other reasons, you may develop gastro intestinal problems leaving you with stomach disorders. This gives your stomach a bloated look and helps develop stomach fat.