4 Eating Tips for Women Who Want to Lose Belly Fat or Have Six Pack Abs

Nowadays, more and more women want to lose belly fat caused due to the after effects of pregnancy or drinking or food and many women now undergo rigorous training just to get six-pack abs.  This not only keeps helps them lose belly fat but also keeps them fit, sexy, great looking, and healthy. Although many women who are benefiting from this, there are still those who refuse to consider the idea because they think that having a six-pack abs and the exercises done to have them is a guy-thing only.

One of such limiting thoughts is that the exercises (which many times involve carrying weights) makes a woman’s muscles bulky and to have an overall masculine appearance. But the truth about that is – women despite exercising for six-pack abs—would not have a bulky physique since her body cannot produce enough amount testosterone that is needed to have huge muscles like those in men. Women who are muscular did not get those from training but from having excessive amounts of testosterone in their bodies.

According to nutritionists, proper nutrition should include proper sets of foods. For women who are planning to have a flat belly or develop six-pack abs, this should be a major factor to consider because it will make the training more successful.

Here are 4 eating tips to prepare women get flat belly or develop hat six-pack rips in no time:

1. Make sure that you eat at least six times everyday. For beginners in developing six-pack abs, this is the most basic rule because this will ensure that you have the energy to endure weight lifting. Eating meals once every 2 to 3 hours will ensure the stability of blood sugar. This will also ensure satisfaction of cravings, maximization of metabolism and energy, and constant need to feed the building muscles.

2. Enough amounts and significant types of protein should be consumed properly. Indeed, protein plays a big role in developing six-pack abs because it makes up the person’s tissues. To know how much protein you need to get that much-coveted six-pack abs, multiply your total bodyweight by 1.2. The result will be the amount of protein—in grams—is the ideal amount that should be consumed everyday.

3. Ensure that you consume the right types and amounts carbohydrates. In women who are training for six-pack abs, carbs are very important to supply the energy your body needs. But not all carbs are fat-burning, which is why the 101 Flat Belly and Fat Loss Nigerian Cooking recipes here is one of the cookbooks I recommend for Africans and Nigerians. Remember that since getting six-pack abs has something to do with losing fats, you must only consume the foods with low carbs such as brown rice, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes.

4. Always include veggies into your diet. Women who are looking forward to having six-pack abs should ensure that green leafy veggies like green leaves, pumpkin leaves (ugwu), spinach (green),  lettuce  etc have a place on their diet. These types of foods will ensure that cravings can be suppressed without getting hungry. While training, veggies can also aid metabolism which will make the absorption of protein easier and faster.

So that’s it! If you want to lose belly fat for women, then ensure you use these tips to reduce belly fat.