10 simple ways to lose belly fatÂ
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Stubborn tummy fat can be very hard to shift. Due to our often sedentary lifestyles and stressful jobs, medicated with alcohol and biscuits, belly fat can easily build up. And, it s not just a vanity issue: fat deposits around the middle are linked to serious health issues, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.Â
Below, we ve compiled 10 easy-to-follow steps that can help melt that lockdown middle away.
1. Drink less alcohol
It s important to cut down your alcohol intake if you want to lose weightÂ
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Yes, it can be very tempting to reach for the Merlot at the end of a particularly taxing day spent homeschooling or working from home (or both), but studies show that alcohol is one of the main offenders when it comes to storing belly fat. Consider this: if you consume just two glasses of wine an evening, that s an extra 72,000 calories a year, which equat