Sunlight To Lose Stomach Fat?!

That's right, it's a commonly known fact that sunlight exposure leads to the production of Vitamin D in the body which is essential for good health. What you might not have known is that the benefits of sunlight exposure probably extend much further than you would think.
It is true that excess exposure to ionizing radiation from the sun creates free radicals which are associated with causing cancer, but, a diet which has sufficient antioxidant intake can help to offset the free radicals produced. Sunlight is an essential part of our health and if your aim is to lose stomach fat then definitely aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate sun exposure each day. Not only does it help with weight loss, but a host of other health problems as well including heart conditions.
Studies have been conducted in Scotland on the link between exposure to sunlight, Vitamin D intake and obesity and it was revealed that people who have a higher Vitamin D intake (as little as 10% higher) have it easier when it comes to weight loss and losing stomach fat. Insufficient vitamin D in the blood interferes with the hormone leptin, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full. Therefore it is thought that a lower level of Vitamin D contributes to larger portion sizes, higher calorie intake and thus, more fat.
So, like I said, aim to get a little bit of moderate sunlight exposure each day and your body will thank you. Other sources of Vitamin D may also help, although sunlight is the most natural source of Vitamin D and it doesn't cost a cent!

5 Awesome Teas That Do More Than Just Burn Tummy Fat

All of the teas mentioned in this article are crazy fat burning teas! Honestly, these teas are commonly used all around the world to aid with weight loss due to their high polyphenol content and other amazingly rich Vitamin and mineral content. So, here goes...
Green Tea - Very popular in the west as it has shown to contain both polyphenols which assist the process of thermogenesis (ie. fat burning) and caffeine which is a stimulant known to assist in burning calories through a heightened metabolic rate. On top of it's success as a fat burner to help you lose stomach fat, green tea provides many other health benefits including an enhanced immune system, the prevention of cancer cell growth, decreased cholesterol, a healthier heart and a preventative method against tooth decay. Green tea contains just 4 calories per cup and is easily found in just about any supermarket around the world.
Pu-Erh Tea - A Chinese tea said to facilitate weight loss through an increased metabolic rate. More effective than green tea at reducing cholesterol as it bonds and retards the absorption of cholesterol through the digestive tract. Other health benefits include its antimutagenic and antimicrobial properties. The tea is also used as a hangover cure. Pu-Erh tea is often the main tea ingredient in pre-mixed "weight loss teas", being effective to aid in losing stomach fat.
Oolong Tea - One of the more commonly preferred weight-loss teas used in the west, oolong tea contains loads of polyphenols and is said to burn 157% more fat than Green Tea. This tea works to boost metabolism and also to prevent the fattening effects of carbohydrates. Oolong also has a host of other health benefits similar to those of green tea. Particularly notable are its positive effect on skin health helping to reduce pigmentations caused by free radicals.
Yerba Mate Tea - A tea grown and cultivated in Paraguay, mate contains loads of Vitamins, minerals and of course polyphenols! The stand-out chemical component found in this tea, however is "mateine". Mateine is a xanthine alkaloid which works in a similar way to caffeine. Rather than the anxious negative effects of caffeien, however, mateine works as a nervous system tonic, providing clarity and acting as a stimulant.
Rooibos - An African tea which has comparable levels of antioxidants to green tea. Rooibos is purported to assist with nervous tension, allergies and digestive problems, although it also aids in boosting metabolism to help lose tummy fat. The great thing about this tea is that it doesn't contain caffeine.

My advice to you is to drink at least 1 cup of one of the teas listed above with each meal. This will help you get loads of antioxidants, boost your metabolism and work to prevent unwanted absorption of calories. It's one of the easiest things you can do to help you lose stomach fat.

Unusually Effective Spices To Lose Stomach Fat

We all know that green tea has some kind of benefit for weight loss right? Well, that is true. Green tea has a thermogenic effect which is actually an increase in heat through metabolic stimulation. Basically, green tea is loaded with antioxidants and increases your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) which ultimately helps you lose stomach fat, leg fat, arm fat and just about any fat that you want to lose! Now for those of you who want to avoid caffeine, but still want an awesome tea with a great thermogenic effect to help you lose belly fat, try Yerba Mate (lower-caffeine) or Rooibos(caffeine-free), an African tea which also works wonders on the metabolism.

Now, like I've said many times before, none of these things are going to work magic overnight, but, when you apply just a few of these tips in your regular activities, you will start burning fat like crazy.

Another unusually effective herb to increase metabolism is known as bladderwrack. Now this herb is loaded with minerals and nutrients to help you lose stomach fat. It's also got a decent iodine content which will help regulate the thyroid and will be especially helpful with weight loss for those of you with thyroid conditions.
A close, more commonly found, cousin to bladderwrack is kelp. Kelp has virtually the same properties and will provide a thermogenic effect to boost your metabolism.

Three other great spices you can include in your daily diet are ginger (great in stir-fries), cinnamon (great on anything sweet) and cayenne (capsaicin - adds a little heat). These three all have a thermogenic effect which will boost your metabolism massively and make it heaps easier to lose stomach fat.

Weird Filtered Water Facts For 6 Pack Abs

We all know water is good for us right? There's no disputing the fact that the average person doesn't drink enough water and we should all drink a lot of the stuff. After all, our body is made up of a majority of water, so replenishing the water supply to your body is logical and vital for health.
One really valid source of controversy when it comes to water consumption is to do with filtered water. Is it necessary to drink filtered water? Will filtering your water strip the minerals out, leaving you with overall poorer health?
Well, the answers to these questions are quite simple. The fact is that most tap water throughout the world contains toxic contaminants. Now, it's known that chemicals such as chlorine, arsenic, fluoride, benzene, lead, mercury and many others are present in many water sources. It is also a known fact that these chemicals are indisputably carcinogenic. On top of this, synthetic chemicals are likely to stuff things up hormonally, producing ever more xenoestrogens which make it harder for you to lose stomach fat. So, is some method of filtration necessary? Well, yes if you care about your health and/or if you want to make it easier to lose belly fat.
Now, to the second question, will filtering your water strip out needed minerals? Well, think of it like this... If you eat organic foods, the mineral content in those foods is hundreds of times greater than anything which might be present in your drinking water to start with. And if you get a decent variety of organic foods, you are likely to be consuming all manner of necessary organic minerals which your body needs, in sufficient amounts. So, my stance on this is, even if filtering your tap water removes some minerals, such as magnesium, from it, you are better off removing more than 52 contaminants from your water which would wreak havoc on your body and your metabolism.

One topic that I haven't even touched on yet is the presence of parasites in tap water and the fact that a good quality reverse osmosis water filter will remove 100% of many parasites. This makes it an even more vital consideration when it comes to losing stomach fat and getting 6 pack abs.

So, if you are currently drinking tap water, make the switch to a good quality filtration system and you'll never look back.

6 Exercises For 6 Pack Abs

Here are 6 exercises you truly can't go past if you want to get 6 pack abs. Remember, 6 pack abs will not magically appear from doing stomach exercises, although core conditioning is an important part of getting a six pack. We want to focus on firstly, burning calories, secondly, increasing metabolism to burn more calories while you're not exercising.

1. The squat - Squatting is one exercise that everyone should be doing if your serious about losing weight, losing stomach fat and getting a six pack. They work the biggest muscle group in your body and therefore have a huge effect on your metabolic boost.
2. The lunge - Lunging is really just an advancement on the squat, it works the same muscles, but with a larger amount of load and requires more stability and core activation.
3. The push-up - An all-time classic, push-ups work your chest and triceps.
4. The burpee - These are an awesome abs exercise as they work your legs, abs, lats, chest and triceps all in one. They are also extremely effective as part of a HIIT workout because of the shifting focus between upper and lower body exercise.
5. The plank - A great isometric exercise (an exercise where you stay still) for core conditioning. Start with 30 second lots and increase each week until you have mastered the plank (about 2 - 3 mins).
6. Adventure! - One of the best exercises for overall health and wellness, and to get six pack abs is literally just doing some form of adventure sports at least on a semi-regular basis. Now this doesn't work for everyone because it's not always practical, but if you make it a priority in life then you will reap both the physical and psychological rewards.

That's it! Try it out and mix these exercises into your workout to get some awesome results with losing belly fat and you'll get sexy 6 pack abs in no time at all.

Stretching To Lose Belly Fat

The first thing that springs to many peoples minds about stretching is that muscular tearing feeling that most people get. Very rarely do I find clients who actually enjoy stretching but, those that stick to a diligent stretch routine will get better results 100% of the time. This is mainly because:

1. Muscles become more flexible and trigger hormones that encourage muscle growth, thus increasing your metabolic rate.
2. The body becomes more relaxed in general which releases tension and inhibits the release of stress hormones such as cortisol which are known to cause weight gain.

Stretching in general is an improvement on your everyday health and fitness, you become more flexible and more able so by the definition of fitness, you have improved it!
But I have to stress the fact that no single method alone is going to give you a "magic pill" to get sexy abs. It's the cumulative effect of making positive changes to improve your general health and well being that make the biggest difference.

How Breathing Can Help You Lose Tummy Fat

Correct breathing techniques have long been sidelined in the world of fitness. People will often under-play the importance of this vital part of performing exercise and utilize poor breathing while working out resulting in lower results, injuries and ultimately a poorly executed workout.
The whole point of breathing is to feed oxygen into your blood, relax your body and perform efficiently. When you use poor breathing you reduce your oxygen levels, your muscles become less relaxed and you feel more stressed. By using proper breathing methods as a part of your workout, not only can you increase your oxygen intake and have more relaxed muscular control but you will also be more effective at burning fat.
The major reason for this is that by breathing properly during a set, you will most likely be able to handle more weight than otherwise.
What is proper breathing then?
Well technically, you will breathe in on the eccentric (easier) phase and out on the concentric (harder) phase. So when pushing a barbell, breath out whilst pushing it up and in while it comes back down. This gives you an advantage in being able to exert more force with the same amount of movement therefore allowing you to lose stomach fat at an increased rate.
So don't take breathing for granted, it will, with many other things, offer a cumulative affect in enabling you to speed up your metabolism and lose more belly fat to expose your abs.