How to get rid of belly fat? Celebrity Nutritionist Pooja Makhija answers the query

A protruding belly isn't just a nuisance that doesn't make your clothes fit and make your hip also very harmful. And this particular type of fat is also known as visceral fat and the same can lead to Type 2 diabetes, heart issues among others. Another sad part is that losing belly fat is quite difficult, however, it is not impossible. If you want to know about belly fat and how to get rid of excess abdominal fat then read on.

In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija has answered the query of the belly fat. Read on to know more.

Every person has their own cupboard

Pooja said, "Every person has their own cupboard. Fat storage in a person's body follows a pattern. For some it is belly, for some, it is hip, for someone it can be arms, so your body follows a pattern of fat storage. Whatever surplus fat you have in the day goes in your cupboard. Weight loss in a particular area is the exhaustion of that cupboard. There is no particular diet that will work particularly for your belly or for your bum."

She added, "So, whenever your body will burn excess fat it will withdraw from your cupboard and the excess fat will get stored in the cupboards. There is no diet per se that is targeted for spot reduction." She revealed how diets for belly fat loss and spot reduction diet and regimes are tricks and nothing else. She also added that the intake of calories lesser than need will help you get rid of fats.

Effective ways to lose belly fat

Some of the simple and effective ways to lose weight aka belly fat is eating plenty of soluble fiber, include food items that are rich in protein, make sure to include cardio as well as resistance training in your workout regime, don't drink too much alcohol and eat sugary foods. Getting plenty of sound sleep and keeping stress at bay will also help you. As Pooja said one should bring about healthy calorie deficit to witness a drop in body fat levels. So, for the same, make sure you keep a journal or something that can help you to keep track of your food consumption.

Bottom line

There is no magic that can take away your belly fat instantly. Overall weight aka a fat reduction can help you to say bye to belly pooch. So, focus on a healthy diet and daily physical activity, to torch the extra fats around the waist.