Get rid of that belly!!!

I found this article and found it very interesting: Many people labor away month after month trying to exercise specific areas of their body with the idea that fat will be burned directly off the area they are working. Training the abdominals every day with hundreds of repetitions will certainly tighten and tone the muscles, but it will do almost nothing to remove the fat obscuring the muscles. In fact, it is possible to have a great set of abs that you can't even see because they are covered up with a layer of fat! Contrary to popular belief, the best way to burn the layer of flab from your midsection is not to do more abdominal exercise, but to do more cardiovascular exercise. Aerobic exercise is the real secret to burning fat. Walking, jogging, bicycling, elliptical exercise and stairclimbing are all great fat burners. Most people give up too early in the workout. During the first 10 minutes of aerobic activity, glycogen (stored carbohydrates) is the primary fuel source. If you stop after 20 minutes, you're only getting half of your workout done! You get the cardiovascular health benefits, but you don't get much fat loss. Because you don't burn significant amounts of fat until glycogen stores are depleted, the key to maximum fat loss is to work out aerobically for 30-60 minutes continuously per session. Don't worry though every workout should be easy, like strolling around the shopping malls for an hour can be beneficial, although it would be best if you try not to stop moving! For the whole article: http://www.weightlossforall.com/abdominal%20fat.htm Dawn

I've been told I am not going long enough on my cardio...now I better understand what they are talking about. This was helpful, thanks! Tiffany

Great post!!! Thanks for the info. I will definately put this to good use! Steph

Interesting! I'll be on the treadmill a bit longer next time!

I've noticed my tummy is flattening out more and more. I do alot of walking and each time I walk I put in about 45mins except when time is running late...I have to walk late in the evenings cause it's so darn hot here in Central Valley...Jaci can attest to this!!! So, I'm left walking at night around 9pm or sometimes later if its on the weekend, luckily I have a walking partner so I am not that afraid. Thanks for posting this though, cause I was thinking maybe the walking wasn't doing it for me...I am in such a rush to get this FAT off of me...but I have to remember I didn't get this way overnight...neither will I lose it overnight. ~K

Dawn thanks so much for posting this! I never knew this and thought I had to just do ab work to flatten the belly. (Its so good to be back!) Thanks again and keep the info coming! Sue 242/185/???

But I don't want to Dawn! !!! I want to go to bed tonight and wake up thin and ten years younger. Teresa

Amen, Teresa!!