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Belly fat is dangerous fat—period. The excess, often firm fat around your middle is known as visceral fat. As your waistline expands, individual fat cells inflate, which can lead to lower HDL (aka "good") cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, a bad type of fatty … [Read more...] about 13 Absolutely Brilliant Ways To Shed Belly Fat For Good

Try as hard as you might to resist the temptation of delicious, salt filled no-good-for-you foods, there are times when insidious hunger prevails and you're elbow deep in a bag of pretzels. Finding ways to suppress these unwelcome, but frequent cravings can be a challenge, … [Read more...] about 18 Smart Ways To Beat Food Cravings and Lose More Weight

Americans, as research suggests, are getting more and more apple-shaped by the minute—adding inches to their bellies that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, and even financial futures. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults now have central obesity (colloquially … [Read more...] about 10 Daily Habits That Blast Belly Fat Fast

If you’re hoping to drop a few pounds for an upcoming vacation, the old “calories in, calories out” method can be effective. Combine a small diet with lots of exercise, and in the short term your body will plunder its fat stores in search of energy. You’ll lose weight—maybe even … [Read more...] about 13 Safe and Effective Ways To Lose Weight Fast and For Good

Many health and fitness experts have repeatedly say it's foolish to restrict yourself from eating certain foods when trying to lose weight—because denying yourself something you really want to eat can ultimately lead to binge eating and eventual weight gain. But to be clear, … [Read more...] about 8 Foods You Must Avoid If You Want To Lose Belly Fat