Diet Tips for Getting a Flat Belly Fast

Are you in interested in losing your extra belly fat and getting flatter, more defined abs... or even those elusive "six pack" abs? It's really not that hard to get rid of abdominal fat quickly if you know what you're doing. Try these powerful diet strategies for getting a leaner midsection fast...

1. Fill up on fiber.

When it comes to losing your belly, fiber is one of your best friends. You should try to eat at least 25 grams of the stuff each day. Why? First because it helps you feel fuller, without adding calories. Second, it can dramatically improve the entire digestion process, helping to move food along your digestive track more quickly. This can aid in reducing bloating and weight gain. Finally, high-fiber foods tend to be more satisfying and reduce the chances of overeating at any one meal.


2. Choose your carbs wisely.

You need to make very smart carb choices if you want to get a flat belly fast. That means avoiding pretty much all "processed" carbohydrates and eating only "smart" carbs. Simply put, avoid any carbohydrate food that was created by humans... and stick to natural carbs such as vegetables, fruits, beans/legumes, and small amounts of healthy grain foods (e.g. whole-grain breads and oatmeal). Anything that contains refined flours and/or refined sugars must be avoided at all times.


3. Don't drink calories.

What you drink can have a huge impact on the amount of belly fat you're carrying around. Many people make the mistake of eating healthy foods but then drinking large amounts of calories in the form of high-sugar soft drinks, coffee drinks, and alcohol. When trying to lose fat, you should drink only zero-calorie beverages... mainly water and sugar-free teas. If you need a caffeine fix be sure to choose diet sodas and diet/no-sugar-added energy drinks.


4. Include lean protein and healthy fats in every meal.

Every meal and snack you eat should contain some lean protein and healthy fat. This will make you feel more satisfied and less likely to overeat. It will also help to avoid spikes in blood sugar and insulin production... so you don't store extra calories as fat. You also won't experience the energy and mood swings that often accompany low-quality meals. Both lean protein and healthy fats help to speed up the metabolism while fueling the body for optimal performance.