8 Tips For Losing Belly Fat and Keeping It Off (2 of 5)

2. Cut the carbs more than the fats

There was a time when health experts stressed the importance of a low-fat diet. Although you still have to watch out for foods that are high in fat — especially in unhealthy saturated fats and even less unhealthy trans fats — studies have found that people who practice a low-carb diet lose a little more than 10 pounds than those who try a low-fat diet, calories being equal (28.9 pounds versus 18.7 pounds). Aside from losing more weight, a low-carb diet results in a higher quality of weight loss. When losing fat, you are inevitably going to lose some lean muscle tissue as well. But with a low-carb diet, you lose less of that issue while losing more of the fat.

3. Think of it as a permanent lifestyle change, not merely a weight loss diet

Although your short-term goal might be to lose weight, what happens when you reach it? For many people, they simply return to their old eating habits and not only regain all of the weight they lost, they actually end up waiting more than ever before! This is why you should come up with a plan that is sustainable for life. By eliminating foods that are high in carbs and sugar and replacing them with high-fiber and high-protein choices like beans, lean chicken breast, and broccoli, you not only feel full, your body will thank you forever and ever. There are so many healthy foods out there that are delicious, satisfying, and filling that you never have to worry about a lack of variety.