Pot Belly- causes and steps to reduce it

 Pot Belly - causes and steps to reduce it

key words- good physique, fat in abdomen, exercise, balanced food

Everybody wants to have a good physique with a pleasing personality. A protruding tummy or a pot belly is not a good sign. This is more prevalent on males than females. The main cause of pot belly is the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area. According to WHO (World Health Organization), pot belly is that for which the abdominal circumference is more than 90 cms for male and 80 cms for females.

 Causes for Pot Belly 

 Consumption of more calories than required. The excess calories get converted to fat and accumulate in one’s belly. 

Sedentary life style. This reduces the basal metabolic rate and people spend less energy than they consume.

 Bad Effects of Pot Belly

 The major health hazards are diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney and cardiovascular diseases. 

Steps to remove Pot Belly 

Proper diet and exercise are the two requirements to get rid of excess fat from the stomach area. The excess calories should be burnt out. About 30 minutes of abdominal exercises must be supplemented with swimming, cycling or running.

 Do’s - Eat small quantities of food at close intervals 

 Leave a gap of two hours between dinner and sleep time. 

Don’ts - Avoid 

Excess eating. 

High calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat.

Foods made of refined products made up of maida. 

Fried products. 

Aerated drinks and sweets.

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