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How to Lose Belly Fat
The 8 Laws of a Flat Belly
Slim your midsection with these scientifically proven steps
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The Science Behind a Six-Pack
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Eat Lean Protein with Every Meal and Snack
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And Add Some Good Fats
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And Fill Your Plate with Fiber
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For One Meal a Week, Forget Everything You Just Read
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Drink Lots of Water before Your Meals
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And Don't Drink Your Calories During the Meal
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…Unless It's Milk
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When You Hit the Gym, Build Strength and Speed Things Up
And Add Some Good Fats
That avocado will help with another fat-fighting formula: Adding "good" fats like the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in olive oil, avocado, and nuts can help fend off flab.
In a study from Harvard's Channing Laboratory, participants on a Mediterranean diet loaded with these types of fats lost an average of 9 to 10 pounds, while those on a low-fat regimen lost only 7.
How do they work? Fats like these take longer to digest than carbohydrates, keeping you full, and some research shows that these fats may also benefit blood sugar control, so you'll stay energized and won't need to reach for a snack.
Print it! Eat to Beat Belly Fat Guide
In a study from Harvard's Channing Laboratory, participants on a Mediterranean diet loaded with these types of fats lost an average of 9 to 10 pounds, while those on a low-fat regimen lost only 7.
How do they work? Fats like these take longer to digest than carbohydrates, keeping you full, and some research shows that these fats may also benefit blood sugar control, so you'll stay energized and won't need to reach for a snack.
Print it! Eat to Beat Belly Fat Guide
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