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[radiantlifeandwellness]

High Protein Foods to Lose Belly Fat: Top Options for a Healthier You

If you're looking to lose belly fat, adding more protein to your diet can be a great way to help achieve your goals. This video will cover the top high-protein foods to help you burn belly fat. Whether you prefer animal-based or plant-based protein sources, we've got you covered.

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[self-care-tips-free]

7 Types of Food to Reduce Fat: Boost Metabolism and Feel Satisfied

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[gremlinmodetweeker]

Big Guy Big Belly

König is a big man, and with a big man comes a big appetite. We’re talking about a 6’10 man constantly maintaining his peak physique. He needs to be consuming as many calories and as much protein, carbs, fats, fiber and more to keep himself in fit and fighting shape.

At the canteen, he’s a nightmare. I bet that people rush to the cafeteria just to make sure they get something to eat before the big man on base rolls up. He’ll clear out the bins if he gets a chance. There’s a rumour on base that the reason König fought so hard to climb the ranks so quickly was just to be able to eat more and get away with it. Little do they know that they’re absolutely right, but König will never say that out loud. Ever. There’s some secrets you take to your grave. 

Either way, König is a menace in the canteen. He’ll pile his plate as high as he can when he gets a chance. He’s packing away all he can get in the shortest amount of time he can, and everyone has to suffer for it. The worst part is that everyone has to rush to get to the caf before König, and König knows exactly what others are doing, so he’s in a daily race against the entire base to eat his fill. It’s always a photo-finish to see who gets to the cafeteria first.  König currently has been slacking, so he’s not been eating like he normally has. Is he mad? Not really. He’ll clean out the snack cart later. 

He’s a monster late at night. Everyone knows that you need to leave the big man to his snacks, lest you face the wrath of the colossus on base. Well, wrath in a peculiar way. He just gets quiet and angry, but it’s still not a fun experience to try and fight him for a sandwich. If you take the last egg salad sandwich you’ll be at the top of his shit list for the next week. Don’t even think he won’t track you down. He’ll throw around his rank just to get his hands on the poor bastard. Nobody is safe, either.

Stiletto only once took the last pudding cup. Once. She never made that mistake again. For a week he was giving her dirty looks over a cold shoulder as he bumbled down the hall. She eventually had to give in and sacrifice a desert to be able to get back in his good graces. She still thinks he’s a massive bitch because of it. And you know what? She’s right. Everybody knows she’s right, König included, but he’ll keep going after whoever ‘steals’ ‘his’ snacks. They get along a bit better now that they’ve both advanced in rank and worked together, but there was a good period of time where Stiletto had to sleep with one eye open.

It gets a bit better for everyone when König finally finds a partner and doesn’t stay on base so often. Everyone takes a moment to pray for the poor soul who has to cook for König whenever he gets home from deployment.

See, during deployment, König can’t be such a massive bitch about food. He gets his rations, and that’s that. He can’t steal from anybody else, so he gets stuck with these pitiful MREs that barely fill him up. It’s miserable, and he’s losing weight like crazy when on the field. He’s running on fumes and burning calories like crazy as he’s risking his life out there. It’s gotten to a point where König has taken to eating with hostages post-rescue to ‘help them feel safer’ (read: get more food into his gullet). Thankfully, he puts his best foot forward when dealing with victims of trauma and ensures that he has somebody else do all the socializing while he plays with the kids after dinner. Apparently, after the inevitable shower of tears whenever kids have to face König, he becomes pretty popular. They love to use him as a jungle gym (and make fun of him) and he’s just happy to get more to eat. He’ll take being called ‘bigger than even my dad!’, being told ‘you’re weird’ or being asked ‘why are you so big and scary all the time?’ any day for a little extra to eat. He can tolerate a few kids. He won’t ever admit that hanging around them makes him want some kids of his own, or at least not to Horangi, who’s already teasing König about being a surrogate father to the kids. König tells him to keep it to himself, but Horangi is already buying things for the baby shower.

Once König finally comes home, that’s when all Hell breaks loose. This man has been starving and he needs food NOW. He won’t take no for an answer. If you don’t have something prepared, he’ll be ordering a massive order of takeout the likes of which you’ve never seen before in your life. He’ll hit multiple places on his way back to your place if he doesn’t think you’ve been able to get something together for him. If you can’t cook, he won’t even bother telling you to cook for him and just focus on getting a whole banquet of junk food ready for when he arrives home. He brings the pizzas in the door before he even brings in his own bags. You’ll have to go out and grab his bag as he sets up his personal buffet table. The worst part is despite how much he can shove down, he always buys more than he can eat, so you’ve got a couple of days worth of food to shove in the fridge at the end of the night.

If you can cook, this is a multi-day experience. Is it rewarding? Absolutely. Is it painful? Abso-fucking-lutely. He’s got you slaving for hours a day just to get him a nice home cooked meal. You’ll be going all out to get him a big enough meal. We’re thinking a tray of mac and cheese, a whole roast chicken, easily a handful of loaded baked potatoes. If you have something from your traditional cuisine, he’s not picky, he’ll gobble it up in a heartbeat. Knowing you made it for him is more than enough for him. Food is the way to a man’s heart, some say, and König will never let you go if you treat him like the king he is.

The good thing about cooking König such a big meal is that he gives back. He’s not a fan of cooking, but for the next few days he’ll take over cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. It’s just an easy way for him to give back, you know? He can’t thank you enough with words, so why not with actions?

But the best part of König giving back is that he’s an excellent cook. He cooks mostly traditional food from his culture, but he’s down for some french or italian cooking if you’re into it. He can make a mean lasagne. He does not skimp on the cheese, this man. No he’s a cheese fiend. If you’re lactose intolerant, you’ve got another thing coming for you. He will hand feed you lactaid just for the meal. If you have a dietary restriction, he’ll learn how to cook your types of meals in abundance. He’s perfect that way. Vegetarian, vegan, keto, no matter what, he’s got your back. He’s learned how to make an excellent spread for a dinner party, and part of learning to cater to others is to work around other people’s diets; his mother drilled that rule into his little head as a kid. He does it without complaint, too. For at least a week after coming home, he’s just so happy to be around food in abundance again. He’s absolutely thriving in the kitchen before the thrill wears off and he’s back to avoiding cooking like the plague again.

He loves to eat, but usually hates to cook. He’ll mostly eat takeout until he actually has to eat a nutritious meal again for a change. It’s not that cooking is awful, it’s just that he hates doing the dishes. He’d be far more inclined if he didn’t have to do the dishes afterwards. If you take over dishes, he’ll definitely step up his game for the both of you.

All in all, König loves to eat. He’s a big man with a bigger appetite, as hard as that is to believe. Once he retires he has to learn to cut back a fair bit, but he never loses his taste for sweets and snacks. It’s just something you’ll have to learn to live with.

[gallusrostromegalus]

Your Ulquiorra plans are very intriguing, he may be one of my faves from the og- How does he survive exactly and how does he end up in the court guard?

Do they let him roam and leave him be like the crow problem or do they eventually have dedicated arrancar babysitters? What is Ulqui the most curious about, is there certain squads he hangs around in more than others? Does his social awareness get better or does he try obliterating some poor sod because they stood in the middle of the hallway for too long? Does he manage to make some friends?

He do be a blorbo fr

Asking for a friend obvs and not for a Squad 9 ficlet at all *clears throat*

...so he actually ends up in the Royal Realm, not the court guard.

Specifically, when everyone else finally manages to subdue Aizen, Gin yoinks him off to the Royal Realm to be fed to the Life Machine, Ulquiorra zips through the portal after them, because he's determined to finish actually kicking Aizen's ass.

Instead, Ulquiorra ends up inside the Actual Soul King Palace, with exactly no supervision.

Being as the total population of the royal realm is 5 super-captains, a couple dozen assistants of dubious autonomy, and Gin, it's not hard for Ulquiorra to go do whatever the hell he wants undetected for several weeks, and when people do start noticing that things are amiss-

Kirinji is having a deeply paranoid reaction to the sudden appearance of masses of black hair in the drains of some of his hot springs. 

At first he thinks he’s going bald, but then he begins to suspect the other guards… and then that this is, somehow, a message from Tama.  The Kodoku is almost done, isn’t it?

Not wanting anyone to learn his secret, he tells no-one.

Hikifune notices that some of her food is missing- high protein, fat and iron stuff like pork belly and calf liver, but also candies and fruits.

At first she thinks there’s rats again, but then realizes- This is what someone used to starving takes. She prepares a more nutritionally balanced care package for him, along with a note that he’s welcome at her table any time.

...Hikifune didn’t kill the Mod Konpaku- she smuggled as many as possible into the royal realm with her as sous-chefs, but she couldn’t get all of them, and some still shuffle in, drawn to their mother.   She hopes her lost children will all come home soon.

Not wanting to jeapordize the safety of her children, she tells no-one.

-Senjumaru is initially *pissed* that SOMEONE not only stole a pair of denim short pants from her latest collection, they used her good fabric shears to CUT HAIR, but then she gets a better look at the black fur and WOW this is terrific long fringe stuff what is it it’s too soft to be horsehair, too long to be rabbit and there’s LOTS of it??? 

Well.

She supposes they can have a pair of Jorts in exchange.  She leaves him a note to make an appointment next time, she’ll make him something that fits instead of whatever is on the rack.

Not wanting to lose her position or the possibility of a new friend, she tells no-one.

Ichibe gets up in the middle of the night because he’s feeling restless- something is nagging him, trivial but irritating, like a pea irritates a princess, and goes into his studio to practice strokes and katas to soothe himself. 

But in the middle of the studio, standing over the good paper, is some sort of DEMON with glowing green eyes and horns and terrible bat wings and… jorts?  He’s so startled he doesn’t immediately strike the wretched thing down OR read it’s name and it scrambles away, the tail knocking over everything in the middle shelf of his inkstand and splattering it *everywhere* before it jumps out the window and flies away.

Ichibe curses and gnashes his teeth- everything is MESS, and FURTHERMORE, The Damn Thing has used up his good hot press paper and written the most AWFUL poetry… in unfortunately extremely good calligraphy.

Deeply embarrassed, he tells no-one.

...They're all WAAAAAY too paranoid and secretive to actually *tell* any of their colleagues that something weird is going on.

Except Oetsu, who assumes Ulquiorra is a Zanpaktou spirit that's crawled out out the pit from which all spirits he builds swords for emerge, and that absolutely nothing unusual is going on at all!

Sure, Batboy is a little bit weird and talks like a Bryonic protagonist, but it's nice to have somebody to actually *talk* to for once.

Oetsu has never actually *been* to spirit world for any extended period of time, and is maybe a little iffy on some of the specifics of some of the latest happenings of the last 2,000ish years.

Like that Arrancar exist.

Sure, Batboy's got a weird hole in his chest, but Oetsu does not immediately associate weird negative space in a dude's torso with him being a hollow. He deals with MUCH weirder-looking spirts all the time!

Eventually, Gin realizes Ulqiorra followed him into The Royal Realm, but he doesn’t seem particularly bent on Destruction.

If anything, he seems to have gotten a good bath, filled out a little bit, gotten a sword, some MUCH better-looking trousers and some mysterious ink stains and overall calmed down and looks better.

...Good for him!

But Gin’s got a lot of work to do, so Ulquiorra is now his intern! Ulquiorra: What’s an Intern? Gin Uh. An intern is a guy who lives in the office closet who brings you snacks! Ulquiorra: …That doesn’t sound right, but I don’t know enough about internships to dispute it. Gin: Whatever, just bring me a rat or something. Ulquiorra: …How about some ham? Gin: That’d be great actually. Ulquiorra: Get hammed, idiot. *throws ham at Gin but he catches it in his mouth like a dog catching a frisbee* Ulqiorra, after a few minutes of watching Aizen get taffy’d: So what’s all this… for? Gin: *Explains The Life machine, and it’s subsequent befuckening* Ulquiorra: We should ask Orihime to do this.  She’s the smartest person I know. Gin: You know like four people, and the other three are the SOB in the taffy puller, a cat, and me.  That ain’t a high bar. Gin: …she is still smarter than both of us though. Hm. 

Ulquiorra spends a few months like this- wandering around exploring, visiting and gradually getting better at deciding to do things on his own initiative, and to just... enjoy existing.

Meanwhile, Orihime has been working on working out the math behind how Kido Spells are composed, and cracked into the language of Soul King and The Life machine. She’s worked out that there’s something squiffy about some of the spells- two kinds of logic, like there are two authors. (One is the Life machine’s original programming, the other is Soul King’s edits to Reality to improve the wheel). The second logic makes more sense for how reality actually operates, but isn’t as complete. -She’s puzzling over this discrepancy when Shiro wanders over and makes a bad “Maybe he’s Dead?” joke Orihime: ...that would explain a lot actually. See this line right here? It’s like. Half of a new spell. And also the most recent change I could find.  It’s like whoever was writing this got interrupted halfway through and just. Never came back to it. Shiro: Oh. Shiro: …Can you finish it? Orihime: ...I think I can, actually, but.  Well, I can’t figure out how he was making the edits stick? Like? Where was he inputting this that the spell actually changes reality? Ichigo: Aizen was trying to go to the Royal Realm where the Soul King lives, right?  Maybe the terminal to edit the mainframe is up there? Orihime: ... Orihime: Oh my god. I think you’re right. Orihime: Well, the universe didn’t implode so I'm pretty sure Aizen isn’t editing there, but… Orihime: *Takes out Matsumoto’s old spirit phone which she stole along with Hitsugaya's when she got kidnapped to Las Noches, frowns at it for a while, then dials a number on it* Ichigo, shiro: ?? Orihime: *Holds up a finger to indicate she’s on an important call and they need to be quiet. Someone answers Orihime: Ulquiorra? Ulquiorra: Bwah? Ichigo and Shiro: BWAH?? Orihime: We have a lot to talk about, but I need you to answer a few questions for me, please? Ulquiorra: ok??? Orihime: Where are you, right now? -- Ulquiorra is in Hikifune’s kitchen, snitching food again. Ulquiorra: …A Kitchen. Orihime: in broader terms.  Living world? Hueco mundo? Soul Society? Ulquiorra: uhhhhh… none of the above? Orihime: is it an additional plane of reality? Ulquiorra: yeah? Orihime: Is there a large palace or something like that in it? Ulquiorra, worried: Yeah?? Orihime: is there, anywhere in that plane, but probably in the palace, a place with a lot of math text in it, like I was writing on the walls of Las Noches? Ulquiorra, alarmed: Yeah??? Orihime: Oh, good! Ulquiorra: It is? Orihime: Well, yes, but listen- Listen, okay? UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU, OR ANYONE ELSE, TOUCH **ANY** PART OF THAT WRITING. Ulquiorra: Why? Orihime: the universe might end. Ulquiorra: …I’m gonna go lock that room real fast. Orihime: Thank you. Call me back when you can and we’ll talk, okay? Ulquiorra: Yes Ma’am! *Hangs up* -- Ichigo: WHAT Shiro: YEAH, WHAT Orihime: Good news! Nothing broke yet! Both: Yet? Orihime: I uh. I’m pretty sure. That nothing broke. And that Ulquiorra is kind of technically guarding the place where God edits the computer code that makes up reality. Both: … Shiro, despairing: THAT FUCKING MORON?? Ichigo: yeah, that’s not “Good” news. Orihime: It’s fine! Just so long as nobody breaks in there, it’ll be fine!

Anyway, I hope that helps, and it's GRIMMJOW that ends up drafted into the Court Guards :)

[feederheart]

The Five Stages of Weight Gain,

CW: weight gain, feederism, some humiliation.

Denial

Jen couldn’t believe it; 200lbs! Jen’s wide brown eyes looked down at the bathroom scale in total disbelief. She brushed her braids out of her face and looked again just in case she read the numbers wrong. She did not; as a matter of fact, the scale finally settled on 201.5 after a few more seconds. After starting her new desk job, she hardly had any time to maintain her usual regular workouts and found herself chained to her desk for most of the day. She knew that maintaining her toned body was going to be difficult but not this difficult. She tried to find time for a run here and there but work was so exhausting that she could hardly find it. She knew that her new method of coping with the heavy workload, eating copious amounts of delicious snacks as she typed away, would ruin all of the hard work she had put into maintaining her figure but she just couldn’t help herself. She also knew that she could just lose the weight if things got out of hand.

That was it, she was going to go on a diet. No more sugary bullcrap, no more fatty garbage, only real, lean, green, and high protein dishes for her. Even if her coworker offers her snacks, the one that keeps offering her pastries and treats every now and then, she would say no. She was still the athletic beach babe that she worked so hard to be, she just had to drop a few pounds.

Anger.

250lbs. 250lbs. TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY…

Jen still couldn’t believe it. She started a diet after hitting 200 lbs six months ago and not only has it failed but she actually GAINED fifty pounds! She was getting fatter and fatter and it seemed as if there was nothing she could do about it. Her breasts and belly were starting to get in the way of the scale’s numbers; she had to lean forward just to see the nail polish on her toes. Her arms and legs had completely lost all muscle definition, making it impossible to tell that she was once a soccer player and cheerleader just a year ago in college. She was now covered in a thick and jiggly layer of fat. Each of her butt cheeks touched the armrests of her chair now and her thighs rubbed together when she walked, ruining her favorite pair of daisy dukes. Climbing up to her fourth-floor apartment was now far more difficult than it had ever been; she was always out of breath by the time she climbed the last of the stairs. Her runs became more infrequent and much shorter thanks to how poor her fitness has become.

It did not matter what she tried, she just couldn’t help but pack on the pounds. Food was the only thing that helped with her stress; she had been sneaking a few too many cheat days in the name of relieving her stress and treating herself for working so hard. Why couldn’t her body just stay the same way, she wondered. Why did the food in her new city have to be so good? Why does working out have to be so hard? Why did that guy at work keep bringing her donuts nearly every day? It was all so infuriating.

Bargaining.

It was seriously time for Jen to try something new. She was nearing 300 lbs and for the third time, in need of a whole new wardrobe. Her belly could not be contained by any of her pants, shorts, or skirts; it hung over the waistband of all of her bottoms. The only shirt that still fit her was her tube top, leaving her entire soft, stretchmark-covered belly exposed for everyone to see. The only pants that she had that could fit over her fat, celulite-covered thighs was a large pair of sweatpants that she stole from an ex-boyfriend and even those were showing signs of being outgrown soon. Even her feet seemed to be getting fatter; the softness on top of her feet dug into the straps of her favorite flip-flops and her favorite high-heels she sometimes wore to work. Her face was swelling up with fat too; she had accumulated an extra chin and her cheeks were rounder than ever, almost like a hamster’s. Her shiny black hair still shone in the bathroom light; the one part of her that couldn’t get fatter.

Jen contemplated what to do but she was out of ideas. She tried to get on Ozempic but her health insurance providers were playing games with her. She tried intermittent fasting and getting used to not eating, but when she tried, she lost control and ate double her usual caloric intake for dinner because she was so hungry. She tried cooking her own food and starting a mediterranean diet but that didn’t seems to work either; perhaps it was because she would always douse her food with too much cheese and olive oil. Regardless, she desperately needed to find something because she was getting fatter fast and couldn’t figure out how to lose the weight. Maybe she should ask the donut guy at the office to bring fresh fruit instead.

Depression.

Well, it was offical, Jen was a fatty. At 360lbs, she was now a waddling bloated blimp of a woman. She needed to use a hand-mirror to read the scale because her belly and breasts were just too big. She only had three sets of clothes that fit her, all purchased in the last month and all slowly getting tighter with each passing day; a blouse and pencil skirt for work, a casual t-shirt and pair of shorts for errands, and a large nightdress that looked more like a tent. She spent her days working away and eating whatever she could get access to, having given up on her diet completely. She was easily the fattest girl at the office, especially now that Donna, who was 400 lbs with an even bigger belly, moved on to a different job. She felt everyone’s eyes as she waddled down the hallways. Her massive belly turned heads in cubicles, paused conversations, and even became the subject of gossip around the office. She saw one coworker looking at an older picture of her on the wall, one where her face was still thin, and did a double take as she walked by her. Her ass and hips have knocked over office supplies and framed photographs several times much to her embarrassment. A coworker once declined to step in the elevator with her despite the fact that Jen was the only other person on it. Jen even saw some pictures from her competition days and wanted to cry.

Fortunately, her luck began to turn. No, she didn’t lose any weight, she actually got a promotion that enabled her to work from home. No more walking up and down the stairs every day, no more walking to the train station, no more walking through the city, and no more being humiliated at work for her blimp of a body. All she had to do was sit on her gargantuan ass at home where she had access to all of the snacks she wanted. A welcome change, now she did not have to deal with the judgment of her coworkers. Shortly after this change in her life, she found herself sitting on her couch craving donuts. Perhaps she should give the donut guy at work a call, he was the only one who still treated her the same and did not make snide remarks regardless of how much she weighed.

Acceptance

A year and over a hundred pounds later, Jen was living the life. Her belly, now spread out all over her fat juicy thighs, served as a table as she happy scarfed down a dozen donuts. Her fat arms jiggled and swayed each time she grabbed one and put it to her fat, greedy mouth. Her fat, heavy legs were kicked up onto the coffee table and spread open so that her portable fan could blow underneath of her belly and right at her hot and sweaty crotch. She remained still so that the couch supporting her massive ass did not creak and groan so much, threatening to break right underneath of her. Her laptop was on the desk beside her, sitting dormant until she has another task to complete for work. Working at home has been great for her; now that she did not have to deal with her judgemental coworkers, her stress levels have gone way down and she found herself enjoying it a lot more. She was now able to do her work as well as relax and eat all day.

Jen was fat and there was nothing she could do about it nor did she want to; her cravings were just too strong. Even though she had received her less stressful promotion, it was too late to change, her fat and growing body now craved fatty sugary treats more than ever. Her appetite could only be sated by constant snacking, which she was more than happy to do as she typed away. She knew she would never get her toned body back but she stopped caring months ago. She was happy with her donuts and pastries.

Speaking of, she received a text from her boyfriend, the same guy from the office; he had just finished making an entire cheesecake and he was walking up the stairs now. Her overfed stomach, still ful of donuts, growled at the thought of the thick, decadent, creaminess of the cheesecake and her mouth salivated hungrily. She got up, still naked, and waddled over to the door, her belly swinging back and forth and her ass shaking up and down with each step. She didn’t need to lose weight, she didn’t need her toned body back, and she didn’t need to play sports ever again; she just needed that cheesecake.

[dreamy-love222]

Guys instead of having a sweet treat I have been having a liter of infusion tea with stevia each night since the 29th of October and I have been waking up with a flat stomach everyday until I drink loads of water to avoid eating and I end up bloated for a while.

So I call this the skinny drink:

I boil water to 100 degrees. I use saffron like about 1/2 of a tablespoon because it has been shown to reduce appetite and aid in weight loss. (For example, a 2023 study found that taking 60 mg of saffron per day for 12 weeks was significantly more beneficial than a placebo in reducing body mass index)

But it’s expensive. REALLY expensive. So this is very optional and I personally only did it once. I use bay leaves (proven to reduce anxiety, bloating and improve sleep) 4 to 5 sticks of cinnamon to control blood sugar. And 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Basil leaves that improve blood glucose levels and lipid levels as well and reducing anxiety and stress. 2 tablespoons of turmeric to reduce inflammation and joint pain. And as you know inflammation makes you swollen so this reduces swelling including the swelling of the face from binge purging and eating junk food. There has also been studies that show if you add turmeric into your diet you can reduce belly fat by 20%. Also add two teaspoons of ginger (reduces bloating) ginger has a compound called gingerol cayenne pepper (one teaspoon) (it helps boosting fat loss and the metabolism of fat into energy. I also sprinkled a little black pepper because there is a compound in it called piperine that has been shown to help the conversion of fat into energy. Oregano oil has carvacrol that aids in weight loss, it helps in reducing visceral fat

I let it boil for 2 more minutes with these spices and add 50g of stevia (1 calorie) to it in the end.

And the longer you let it infuse the better the benefits are. Of course this alone won’t make you lose weight but having an easy action you can take to get to your goal faster and to remind you of your goal can be beneficial even to get you back on track mentally!

So the quick recipe is:

-1/2 teaspoon of saffron (very optional you can use it once a week if you can get it inside your budget)

-5 sticks of cinammon. 1 tablespoon of cinnamon

-7 bay leaves. (You can use dry ones but fresh is better)

-10-20 basil leaves (you can use dry one but fresh is better)

-2 tablespoons of turmeric

-2 teaspoons of ginger

-1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

-A sprinkle of black pepper. (Or use the whole ones and then strain the infusion after letting it boil for 2 minutes.)

50g of stevia for sweetness. You can add a teaspoon of spirulina as well for anti inflammatory properties

If you aren’t afraid of oil and can get it inside your calorie budget you can use oregano oil (one teaspoon for the added mental health and weight loss benefits). Also good fats has been shown to reduce cravings in small portions.

And you can add and this is optional basil seeds and chia seeds one teaspoon of each. To reduce chances of binging and making you full. (Add them after straining with a coffee filter everything)

For a touch of colour and added anti inflammatory benefits you can add one teaspoon of spirulina so you can have a fun blue drink

Spirulina is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. It's also high in the vegan protein phycocyanin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Many antioxidants in spirulina have anti-inflammatory effects in your organism.

You can also have on the side some nuts to help blood glucose stability and to feel full. Nuts also have loads of healthy fats that keep your skin youthful, you hair shiny and strong and your nails as well.

I personally add a teaspoon of pine nuts to one cup of this concoction. I chose pine nuts for a reason

(Pine nuts are rich in magnesium, iron, antioxidants, zinc, and protein, which can help with diabetes prevention and management , heart health, and brain health. Other nutrients in pine nuts include Phosphorus and Vitamin K)

I hope this was interesting. I find psycho nutrition ( a new field in medicine) super fascinating and useful. Please send asks if you have any questions or if you need advice on how to use nutrition to improve mental health and aid in weight loss. Of course this isn’t a replacement for psychotherapy and it should be used with medication if you do have psychiatric medications you take. I see a psychiatrist, a psychologist specialising in ed, ptsd and borderline personality disorder. Getting mental health is super important.

Oh another thing ! Please make sure that all of these ingredients do not have a bad interaction with your medication if you have any. Look for good interactions only. Vidal is a website that has all kinds of interactions with medications and it’s a website/app my doctor parents use to prescribe medication while becoming sure it doesn’t interact with other medications their patients take. But since everything is a chemical compound you have to be absolutely sure even if it’s not a « medication » it still can have interactions with medications. For example my grandma has to do dialysis and has all kinds of medication including blood thinning medication and she can’t eat potassium at all because it will poison her. So no bananas no dates ect. In a normal situation potassium is very good for us but in her case it is bad because her kidney (she was born with one large kidney instead of two) can’t filter it out.

Stay safe and spread love and kindness!

Also here are some before and after pictures since I locked in

Before: After 5 days of res +

(B/p 5 times per day) Healthy infusions

[ttcalzz]

Doing this all at once!!

Warning ‼️ novel below

1. Stats

Cw: 143.5lbs 🥲

hw/sw: 165lbs 😧

ugw: 127lbs

2. Height: 5’ 8”. And I would say I do like my height!

3.

I loveeee how small her waist is and how all around slim and toned she is!! She’s also my height so it makes pics of her even more motivating!

4. I really don’t wanna lose my ass 😭😭 I barely have one to begin with! Also I’m scared I’ll slow my metabolism down so I can’t maintain my ugw

5. I am losing weight for me. I want to lose weight because I’m tired of feeling a double chin when I look down, or having to wear “control top” (barf) leggings under skirts so they look right. I want to be totally confident and comfortable in the body I carve out for myself.

6. I do binge sometimes, mostly out of a sense of loss of control. When I’m really in a tailspin, and I can’t focus, food fills the void. I always feel worse.

7. My parents do not know! They know I’ve had an 3d “in the past” so I am keeping this very much under wraps

8. I don’t really have a routine per say, I just do whatever I feel like doing, but I usually do something like

- Clamshells (60 seconds each side)

- 80 squats

- 30 lunges (each side)

- bridges until failure for 2 sets and then pulse and hold until failure for one set

- 3 supersets of 10 reg crunches, 10 crunches w legs in an L shape, 10 crunches with legs straight up, and 15 leg raises.

- 10 pushups (as many standard as possible, then assisted/on knees)

- 60 second plank

- Stretching

9. Kinda. The earliest I can remember is being veryyy little in the pool with my little sister and her asking why my belly was bigger than hers. I didn’t even know what fat meant at that point but it hurt like hell. When I was a little older, I remember my grandma giving me advice on losing belly fat ☹️ like girl pls. My family has commented negatively on my weight loss before though, my dad is convinced I’m “super skinny” and “need to put some weight on”. I’m literally completely healthy?? Girl bffr.

10. The hardest thing? Probably how weak I feel. I know that’s just the way losing weight goes, and it does validate me, but I’ve always been rly strong so losing some of that muscle mass as I lose weight has been hard bc I can’t do as much as I was able to before. Planning to pack muscle on as much as possible anyways bc it makes you look skinnier

11. My fav th!nsp0 blog is probably @c0ke-zer0 , the stuff they post is so motivating 🥰

12. Lately, I’ve been drinking a lot of Fairlife protein shakes (chocolate flav my beloved) and eating saltines w hot sauce (I know it’s weird but it works). I also really enjoy salads, fruit, dumplings, rice, and 0 cal energy drinks. I will eat pretty much anything, I don’t really have fear foods, I just eat a very small portion and try to eat the most of whatever is lowest calorie/highest protein

13. I’m definitely not losing weight in a super healthy way, but it isn’t the worst? I’m hoping to actually maintain my UGW afterwards so I don’t wanna totally fuck my body up rn.

14. My ugw is around 125-130, I know weight fluctuates and my actual ugw is like 128 but it’s never gonna be exactly that every day. I’m hoping to reach it before the end of November! I only have like 13.5 lbs to go!!

15. Nope! I am not vegan or vegetarian, and I don’t think I could do either. Chicken and tuna are such good low cal/high protein foods, I could never give them up.

16. The first time I ever remembered really wanting to lose weight was when I was around 15? My best friend had an 3d and I remember googling it to see what it was and finding tumblr and…. It was all downhill from there 😭 can’t believe I’ve been dealing w this shit for so long bro I need to lose the weight and get tf out.

17. I am not diagnosed with any eating disorders butttt I definitely have disordered eating? If I were to get diagnosed it would probably be something along the lines of 4n@ or 0rthø

18. Anything salty and crunchy 🥹🥹 I will go through a whole bag of takis so fast it’s not even funny. Been avoiding chips as much as possible for this. Also candy if it’s just around? I used to have a really bad habit of just eating mindlessly. I don’t even have a sweet tooth idk why I wouldn’t just control myself. That’s not really any issue anymore tho

19. I work at a fast food-ish place, but I didn’t really eat my last shift so I guess it would have been about 2 weeks ago? Usually when I get something from there I steer clear of the “fast food” offerings and take a banana or a yogurt.

20. My favorite diet is high protein, under 1000 cals. After that idc, I try to eat more healthy than junk foods, but like I said I’ll pretty much take one bite of anything.

21. Clothing sizes

Pants: 4 💔

Shirt: small

Dress: small/medium

I always buy sweatshirts and stuff in xxxl sizes though.

22. My lowest weight was 138 lbs. it was right before a family vacation, so I couldn’t get away with not eating. I ended up gaining back some of the weight and then “recovering” aka gaining all the weight back only to be unhappy and come back to this.

23. Definitely!! I totally remember seeing magazines talking about how fat celebs were and at 10 years old thinking “but I look like that” and generally growing up, skinnier was prettier and better always.

24. i think it’s disgusting. Pr04n4 content is what made me develop this 3d in the first place. It’s one thing to post abt your struggles and seek community, it’s a whole other thing to glorify it and try to make OTHERS sicker???

25. Yes, I have purged before. I don’t do it often. But the first time i was 16 and my family had gotten Taco Bell, I ate like 2.5 burritos and felt sick with myself so I threw up in my trashcan bag and threw it away outside. Horrible memory.

26. I’m so excited to be confident in my skin!! And look great in all the outfit ideas I have planned 🥹 I also can’t wait to have a partner but I don’t see that happening until I lose this weight. When that does happen, I love being picked up and carried or tossed around, so being light enough that it isn’t a burden for my partner. I also can’t wait to have someone pick me up and go “omg you’re so light” or hug me and say “you feel so skinny, did you lose weight??

27. Honestly it doesn’t bother me too much, I work around food all the time so I just sorta go into a work mindset: look, touch, don’t eat. Food is for preparing, food is for serving to others, food is not for eating.

28. Not necessarily! I think it looks nice on a body type with wide enough hips, but on me I think i would have to be skinnier than I want to be in order to have one. Besides that (VERY CONTROVERSIAL) I don’t mind bigger thighs BECAUSEEE they support ass 🫡

29. For me, beauty is when someone or something is fully expressing itself to all it can be. A performance, a flower bloom, a genuine laugh. It doesn’t really matter what those things look like, as long as they form that direct bridge to the soul and show a glimpse of yourself to the world.

30. 10 facts about myself

- I can’t stand cucumber or celery

- I’m in school for psychology

- my birthday is soon!!

- I do art

- I have one younger sister and she’s my world

- I have 2 pets! A cat and a dog

- I love blue and green

- my eyes are brown

- im in multiple f4nd0ms (c3ns0r3d so this doesnt come across n0rm4l túmbIř

- I had a hardcore middleschool emo/kpop phase (yes at the same time)

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How To Lose Belly Fat Without Doing Crunches 📝

📌 Are you tired of endless crunches and not seeing results? Here’s the truth: You don’t need crunches to lose belly fat. Let’s break it down and talk about what really works.

1️⃣ Focus On Nutrition, Not Just Workouts

➡️ Belly fat is mainly a result of diet, not a lack of crunches. You can’t out-train a poor diet! What you eat plays the biggest role in fat loss.

💡Cut back on processed foods and sugary drinks. Focus on whole, nutrient-dense meals like veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats.

2️⃣ Prioritize Strength Training

➡️ Building muscle helps boost your metabolism, meaning you burn more calories even at rest. The more muscle you have, the easier it is to shed fat, even belly fat.

💡Incorporate full-body strength training 3 times a week. Focus on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and push-ups.

3️⃣ Don’t Skip Cardio, But Mix It Up

➡️ Cardio helps burn calories, but the key is variety. High-intensity interval Training (HIIT) is especially effective for burning fat without long, boring cardio sessions.

💡Add 2-3 HIIT sessions to your routine each week. Think of short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest. It’s a time-saver and a fat burner!

4️⃣ Get Enough Sleep (Seriously)

➡️ Lack of sleep leads to increased cortisol levels, which encourages your body to hold onto fat, especially around the belly. Sleep is just as important as exercise.

💡Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Your body recovers and burns fat more effectively when well-rested.

5️⃣ Manage Stress To Manage Fat

➡️ High-stress levels can lead to belly fat through cortisol production. Finding ways to reduce stress will help reduce fat accumulation in your midsection.

💡Try stress-relieving activities like walking, meditation, or even yoga. Just 10 minutes a day can make a big difference.

➡️ Losing belly fat isn’t about crunches. It’s about the right balance of nutrition, strength training, cardio, and recovery. Focus on the bigger picture, and you’ll see the results you want.

📌 P.S. Know someone who’s frustrated with belly fat? Repost this to help them out ♻️ For more effective fitness tips and fat-loss strategies, consider joining my weekly newsletter: https://marcomarconii.ck.page/eac0f41c6a 📬

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What are some tips for specifically losing belly fat?

Losing belly fat specifically can be challenging, but with the right approach, it's achievable. Here's an extensive guide on how to effectively target and reduce belly fat. This guide will cover dietary strategies, exercise routines, lifestyle changes, and mental health considerations that can help you achieve your goals.

1. Understanding Belly Fat: Types and Causes

Belly fat, also known as abdominal fat, is not just a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight; it’s harmful to your health. There are two types of belly fat:

Subcutaneous Fat: This is the pinchable fat that lies just under the skin.

Visceral Fat: This fat surrounds your organs and is associated with various health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

The causes of belly fat are multifaceted and can include poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, genetics, and hormonal imbalances. Understanding these causes can help tailor your approach to losing belly fat.

2. Dietary Strategies

a. Reduce Caloric Intake

To lose belly fat, you need to create a calorie deficit, which means consuming fewer calories than your body needs. This forces your body to burn stored fat for energy, including belly fat.

Track Your Calories: Use apps or food diaries to track your daily caloric intake.

Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating.

Choose Nutrient-Dense Foods: Opt for foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber but low in calories.

b. Focus on a Balanced Diet

A balanced diet is crucial for fat loss and overall health.

Increase Protein Intake: Protein can boost metabolism, reduce appetite, and aid in fat loss. Include lean meats, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts in your diet.

Eat Healthy Fats: Incorporate sources of healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, and nuts. These fats can help reduce inflammation and support weight loss.

Prioritize Fiber: Fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains help you feel full longer, reducing overall calorie intake.

Limit Sugars and Refined Carbs: These foods can lead to fat storage, especially around the belly. Reduce consumption of sugary drinks, sweets, and refined grains.

c. Hydration

Staying hydrated is essential for metabolism and can help reduce belly fat.

Drink Plenty of Water: Aim for at least 8 glasses a day.

Limit Alcohol: Alcohol is high in empty calories and can lead to weight gain, especially around the midsection.

3. Exercise Regimen

a. Cardiovascular Exercises

Cardio exercises are effective for burning calories and reducing overall body fat, including belly fat.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): This involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest or low-intensity exercise. HIIT is known for its efficiency in burning fat.

Steady-State Cardio: Activities like running, swimming, or cycling at a steady pace can also help burn calories and reduce fat.

b. Strength Training

Building muscle through strength training can help increase your metabolism and burn more calories, even at rest.

Compound Movements: Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses target multiple muscle groups and are effective for fat loss.

Core Strengthening: Exercises like planks, Russian twists, and leg raises specifically target the abdominal muscles, helping to tone the area.

c. Flexibility and Stability Exercises

Incorporating flexibility and stability exercises can improve overall body function and reduce the risk of injury, aiding in a more effective workout routine.

Yoga: Yoga can help reduce stress (a contributor to belly fat) and improve flexibility.

Pilates: This focuses on core strength, stability, and flexibility, which can help tone the abdominal area.

4. Lifestyle Changes

a. Sleep

Getting enough sleep is crucial for fat loss. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, especially around the belly.

Aim for 7-9 Hours of Sleep: Quality sleep helps regulate hormones that control hunger and stress, aiding in weight management.

Establish a Sleep Routine: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day to regulate your body’s internal clock.

b. Stress Management

Stress can lead to weight gain by increasing cortisol levels, which promote fat storage in the belly.

Practice Relaxation Techniques: Activities like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness can help reduce stress.

Engage in Hobbies: Spend time doing things you enjoy to help lower stress levels.

c. Limit Sedentary Behavior

Reducing sedentary time is crucial for losing belly fat.

Move More Throughout the Day: Stand up, stretch, or take short walks regularly, especially if you have a desk job.

Incorporate Physical Activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week, along with muscle-strengthening activities.

5. Hormonal Balance

Hormonal imbalances can contribute to weight gain, particularly around the belly.

Monitor Thyroid Function: An underactive thyroid can slow metabolism and lead to weight gain. Consult with a healthcare provider if you suspect thyroid issues.

Manage Insulin Levels: High insulin levels can promote fat storage. A low-carb diet and regular exercise can help regulate insulin.

Balance Estrogen Levels: Imbalances in estrogen, especially during menopause, can lead to increased belly fat. Focus on a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management to maintain hormonal balance.

6. Mental Health Considerations

Your mindset plays a significant role in your ability to lose belly fat.

a. Set Realistic Goals

Setting achievable goals helps maintain motivation and encourages consistency.

Short-Term Goals: Break your overall goal into smaller, manageable steps, such as losing 1-2 pounds per week.

Long-Term Vision: Keep the big picture in mind, focusing on overall health and wellness rather than just aesthetics.

b. Stay Consistent

Consistency is key to losing belly fat.

Stick to a Routine: Create a workout and meal plan that fits your lifestyle and stick to it.

Be Patient: Fat loss, especially from the belly, takes time. Avoid getting discouraged if results aren’t immediate.

c. Positive Mindset

Maintaining a positive attitude can help you stay motivated and committed to your goals.

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: Celebrate small victories and improvements in your health, even if they’re not directly related to belly fat.

Practice Self-Compassion: Avoid negative self-talk and be kind to yourself throughout the journey.

7. Supplements and Additional Support

While diet and exercise are the most effective ways to lose belly fat, some supplements can support your efforts.

a. Probiotics

Probiotics can improve gut health, which is linked to a reduction in belly fat.

Sources: Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and probiotic supplements.

b. Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract is rich in antioxidants and can help increase fat burning.

Usage: Drink green tea or take a supplement as directed.

c. Fiber Supplements

If you’re not getting enough fiber from your diet, consider taking a fiber supplement.

Types: Psyllium husk, glucomannan, and inulin.

8. Professional Guidance

If you’re struggling to lose belly fat, consider seeking professional help.

a. Nutritionist or Dietitian

A registered dietitian can help create a personalized meal plan that meets your specific needs.

b. Personal Trainer

A personal trainer can design a workout routine tailored to your goals and fitness level.

c. Medical Consultation

If you have underlying health conditions that make losing belly fat difficult, consult with a healthcare provider for medical advice and treatment options.

9. The Importance of Consistency and Patience

It’s essential to remember that losing belly fat is a gradual process. Consistency in your diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices will yield the best results. It’s also important to be patient and not to get discouraged by temporary setbacks.

10. Long-Term Maintenance

Once you’ve achieved your goal of losing belly fat, maintaining your results requires ongoing effort.

Continue Healthy Eating: Keep up with a balanced diet rich in whole foods.

Sustain Physical Activity: Regular exercise should remain a part of your lifestyle.

Monitor Your Weight: Keep track of your weight to catch any potential weight gain early.

Adjust as Needed: Life changes, and so should your approach to maintaining your weight. Be flexible and willing to adapt your habits as necessary.

Conclusion

Losing belly fat requires a comprehensive approach that includes dietary changes, regular exercise, lifestyle adjustments, and a positive mindset. By understanding the factors that contribute to belly fat and implementing the strategies outlined in this guide, you can achieve a healthier, leaner midsection and improve your overall well-being.

Remember, the journey to losing belly fat is not just about looking good; it’s about feeling good and taking control of your health. Stay consistent, be patient, and celebrate your progress along the way. With dedication and effort, you can reach your goals and maintain them for the long term.

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How do I reduce my belly fat?

Reducing belly fat involves a combination of dietary, lifestyle, and exercise strategies. While spot reduction (losing fat from a specific area) is not entirely possible, adopting a holistic approach can help you achieve overall fat loss, including from the abdominal region. Here are some tips to help you reduce belly fat:

Healthy Eating Habits:

Balanced Diet: Focus on a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Limit processed foods, sugary snacks, and high-fat foods.

Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating. Eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day can help regulate blood sugar levels and control hunger.

Stay Hydrated:

Drinking an adequate amount of water is crucial for overall health and can also help control appetite. Sometimes, thirst is mistaken for hunger.

Regular Exercise:

Cardiovascular Exercise: Engage in regular aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming. These activities help burn calories and promote overall fat loss.

Strength Training: Include strength training exercises to build muscle. Muscle burns more calories at rest, contributing to increased metabolism.

Abdominal Exercises:

While targeted abdominal exercises won't spot-reduce fat, they can strengthen and tone the muscles in that area. Include exercises like planks, crunches, and leg raises in your routine.

Get Enough Sleep:

Lack of sleep can lead to hormonal imbalances, including an increase in cortisol (stress hormone), which has been linked to abdominal fat accumulation. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.

Manage Stress:

Chronic stress can contribute to weight gain, especially around the abdominal area. Practice stress-reducing activities such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.

Limit Added Sugars:

High sugar intake, especially from sugary beverages and processed foods, can lead to weight gain, including abdominal fat. Read labels and be conscious of hidden sugars in your diet.

Choose Healthy Fats:

Include sources of healthy fats in your diet, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. These fats can help keep you satisfied and are essential for overall health.

Be Patient and Consistent:

Healthy, sustainable weight loss takes time. Be patient and stay consistent with your healthy habits. Crash diets and extreme exercise regimens are often not effective in the long run.

Remember, individual responses to diet and exercise can vary. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise routine, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Losing Belly Fat: Strategies for a Trim and Toned Midsection

Dreaming of a flat and toned stomach? You're not alone. Belly fat is a common concern for many people, but with the right approach, you can achieve your goals and reveal those sculpted abs. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best strategies for losing belly fat, including the use of belly fat burners, effective dietary and exercise practices, and lifestyle adjustments to support your journey to a slimmer midsection.

Understanding Belly Fat

Before diving into the strategies for losing belly fat, it's essential to understand the different types of fat and why belly fat can be particularly stubborn. There are two main types of belly fat:

Subcutaneous Fat: This type of fat lies just beneath the skin and is often referred to as "pinchable" fat. While subcutaneous fat can contribute to a protruding belly, it is less harmful to health compared to visceral fat.

Visceral Fat: Located deep within the abdominal cavity, visceral fat surrounds vital organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Excess visceral fat is associated with an increased risk of various health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

Best Strategies for Losing Belly Fat

1. Incorporate Cardiovascular Exercise:

Cardiovascular exercise, such as running, cycling, swimming, or brisk walking, can help burn calories and reduce overall body fat, including belly fat. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity cardio per week, supplemented with strength training exercises to build lean muscle mass.

2. Focus on High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT):

HIIT workouts involve alternating between short bursts of high-intensity exercise and periods of rest or low-intensity activity. HIIT has been shown to be particularly effective for reducing abdominal fat and improving overall fitness levels in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional steady-state cardio.

3. Incorporate Strength Training:

Strength training exercises, such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, and planks, can help build lean muscle mass and boost metabolism, leading to increased calorie burning and fat loss. Aim to include strength training workouts targeting the major muscle groups at least two to three times per week.

4. Adopt a Balanced Diet:

Focus on consuming a balanced diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Minimize intake of processed foods, sugary snacks, and refined carbohydrates, which can contribute to belly fat accumulation and overall weight gain.

5. Monitor Portion Sizes:

Practice portion control to avoid overeating and excess calorie consumption, which can lead to weight gain and belly fat accumulation. Use smaller plates, measure serving sizes, and pay attention to hunger and fullness cues to help regulate food intake.

The Role of Belly Fat Burners

Belly fat burners are supplements or compounds designed to enhance fat burning, particularly in the abdominal region. These products often contain ingredients such as caffeine, green tea extract, and forskolin, which are believed to increase metabolism, promote fat oxidation, and support weight loss. While belly fat burners may offer some benefits, they are not a magic solution for losing belly fat and should be used in conjunction with a balanced diet and regular exercise for best results.

Lifestyle Adjustments for Belly Fat Loss

In addition to diet and exercise, making lifestyle adjustments can help support your efforts to lose belly fat:

Get Adequate Sleep: Aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night to support hormone balance, metabolism, and overall health.

Manage Stress: Chronic stress can lead to increased cortisol levels, which may contribute to belly fat accumulation. Practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or spending time in nature.

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and support digestion, metabolism, and overall health.

Conclusion

Losing belly fat requires a multifaceted approach that includes regular exercise, a balanced diet, lifestyle adjustments, and potentially the use of belly fat burner supplements. By incorporating cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and HIIT workouts into your routine, adopting a balanced diet rich in whole foods, and making lifestyle adjustments to support overall health and well-being, you can achieve your goals and reveal a trim and toned midsection. Remember to be patient and consistent, as losing belly fat takes time and dedication. With the right approach and mindset, you can say goodbye to belly fat and hello to a healthier, happier you.

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Make a Week of Cheap, Easy, High-Protein Breakfasts in Less Than an Hour

If you’re looking to eat healthier, one of the best things you can do to make that happen is to make eating healthier easy. Like stupid easy. So easy, you hardly have to think about it. One way to accomplish this is to prepare your meals in advance so you know exactly what’s in them, and so that when you’re pressed for time, you don’t default to eating whatever unhealthy options are on hand or getting expensive, no-good-for-you fast food. When it’s time to eat, you just grab your ready-made meal from the fridge or freezer. You know, meal prep. One make-ahead meal I’ve been enjoying recently is a high-protein breakfast bake. I got the idea from a fella named Johnny Hadac on Instagram who serves up easy, affordable meal prep recipes for people looking to lose weight/eat better. This breakfast bake takes about 15 minutes to prep. The thing that takes the most time is dicing up your veggies. Bake time is about 35 minutes. When you’re done, you’ll have six tasty, high-protein, low-carb mini breakfast casseroles that will leave your belly feeling nice and full, but without a ton of calories.  Just take a look at the macro breakdown for each bake: * Protein: 50 grams * Carbs: 12 grams * Fat: 22 grams * Total Calories: 452 Cost per bake is $3.50. You’d pay about $13 for a similar breakfast bake from one of those companies that sell ready-to-eat meals online. I know, because I’ve bought them before. So these babies are tasty, healthy, and cost-effective. Here’s how to make them. Ingredients * 6 eggs * 24 ounces egg whites * 24 ounces low-fat cottage cheese * 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese * 6 precooked chicken sausages (you can buy them already cooked) * 1 onion * 3 bell peppers * Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit Queue up the Art of Manliness Podcast Great to listen to while you’re prepping these. Dice Onion and Bell Peppers This is what will take most of your time. Lay Out Six Cooking Pans on a Table We’re going to prep these like they’re on a Henry Ford Model-T assembly line. I used these aluminum meal prep pans that you can buy at most grocery stores. I recommend doing the same when you first try this out. If you decide to make this a regular thing, you can buy some Pyrex pans. It will save you money, and you’ll be able to reheat your bake in the microwave right in the dish. Spray Each Pan With Cooking Spray Crack One Egg in Each Pan Add ½ Cup of Egg Whites to Each Pan Add ½ Cup of Low-Fat Cottage Cheese to Each Pan If cottage cheese makes you squeamish, don’t worry, you don’t taste it. But it gives the bake more protein and some bulk. Add 1 Diced Sausage to Each Pan I used Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausages. Why? Because it was the only precooked chicken sausage available at my local Walmart Neighborhood Market. You could use whatever precooked meat you want to use: bacon, ham, ground beef, whatever. I used chicken sausage because it’s lower in fat and higher in protein. Add ¼ Cup of Mild Cheddar Cheese to Each Pan Add a Handful of Veggies to Each Pan Sprinkle With Salt and Pepper and Mix Ingredients Together You can also add other seasonings as desired, like Old Bay. You know I love me some Old Bay! Bake in the Oven for 35 Minutes Bam! A Week’s Worth of High-Protein Breakfasts If you baked them in the aluminum pans, just slide them onto a plate to reheat in the microwave. ~90 seconds should do the trick.  These actually taste really good cold.  I like to hit mine with some sort of hot sauce before consuming.  Enjoy! The post Make a Week of Cheap, Easy, High-Protein Breakfasts in Less Than an Hour appeared first on The Art of Manliness. http://dlvr.it/T2WgsP

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2024 New Year's Resolution: Your Home Guide to Eating Healthy and Losing Weight

As 2024 dawns, it's the perfect time for new beginnings and setting ambitious goals. If you're among the many with 'Weight Loss' topping your list of New Year's resolutions, you're on the right track. The journey to a healthier self starts with conscious food choices. This guide will delve into the most effective foods for weight loss and provide practical, healthy meal plans you can easily adopt at home.

The Power of a Nutritious Breakfast

A nutritious breakfast is the cornerstone of any weight loss plan. Kickstart your metabolism each morning with a filling meal of oats, Greek yogurt, and an assortment of fresh fruits. This combination is not only energizing but also a vital component in losing weight effectively.

Healthy Snacking: Your Weight Loss Ally

Contrary to popular belief, smart snacking can be beneficial for weight loss. Opt for healthy snacks like almonds, walnuts, or seeds. These nutrient-rich choices are perfect for staying on track with your weight loss goals.

Focusing on Belly Fat: Tailored Diet Strategies

To specifically target belly fat, include avocados, berries, and green tea in your diet. These foods are known for their fat-busting properties, making them essential for a belly-fat-focused diet.

Top 10 Weight Loss-Friendly Foods

Avocados: Rich in fiber and healthy fats, they keep you full and satisfied.

Salmon: A great source of omega-3s, supporting weight loss and overall health.

Leafy Greens: Nutrient-dense and low in calories, ideal for weight loss.

Berries: Full of antioxidants, they're both healthy and helpful for losing weight.

Greek Yogurt: Protein-rich to aid metabolism and fat loss.

Quinoa: Keeps you full with its high protein content.

Chia Seeds: High in fiber, aiding in weight loss.

Nuts: Provide healthy fats and make a satisfying snack.

Lean Proteins: Options like chicken, turkey, and tofu are excellent for weight loss.

Green Tea: Boosts metabolism and helps burn fat.

Smart Meal Planning: What to Eat and Avoid

An effective weight loss meal plan balances nutritious foods while avoiding certain items. Embrace fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Steer clear of sugary drinks, processed items, and excessive refined carbs.

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