How to Battle the Belly Fat Bulge

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Sixty-three percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese in the United States according to statistics by the National Center for Health Statistics, and 127 million people are considered overweight. While excess weight can cause a host of detrimental health effects, there is particular concern about the fat that congregates around the midsection, called belly fat.

It's not just the fat that you can see or grab at that is the problem. Visceral fat, or the fat that forms between organs, is very problematic. That is why it is important to learn about belly fat and come up with a program to reduce it.

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The Skinny on Belly Fat

Belly fat has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other life-threatening conditions. Individuals with belly fat are twice as likely to die prematurely as people without it. Plus, a person doesn't have to be overweight to have belly fat and be at risk.

Belly fat is caused by a combination of factors, including heredity, personal diet, lifestyle, and a slowing metabolism that comes with aging.

A comprehensive 10-year European study discovered certain statistics:

* A man with a waist of 40 inches or more, and a woman with 35 inches or more were most at risk of belly-fat induced premature death.

* Each 2-inch increase in waist circumference was associated with a 17 percent increase in mortality in men and a 13 percent increase in women.

* Waist-to-hip ratio is also a factor. A waist-to-hip ratio of greater than 0.9 for men and 0.8 for women is generally considered high risk.

Conquering Belly Fat

It may seem like reducing belly fat would be a challenge. However, healthcare experts report that visceral body fat actually responds very well to a regular exercise routine and healthy diet. Here are some steps to reduce belly fat.

* Strength training: Strength training can burn more calories than aerobic exercise alone and may foster faster burning of fat, including belly fat. Exercises that target the abdomen can help strengthen those muscles and promote a flatter-looking stomach when the fat starts to melt away.

* Healthy diet: Read food labels and take the steps to make healthier choices in foods. Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats. You won't just see results with belly fat -- you'll be healthier overall, too.

* Consider supplementation: The Mega-T® Green Tea Fat Burning Supplement can assist with weight loss goals by burning belly fat, curbing appetite and stimulating metabolism. The product is available at leading drug, food and mass retailers nationally. For more information, visit www.MegaTbellyfat.com.

A healthy diet, exercise and a natural dietary supplement could be your ticket to reduced belly fat. Before starting any diet or exercise program, it pays to talk to your doctor and discuss what would be healthy for your particular situation.