Let's face it, for most people belly fat is the bane of their existence. Losing weight is not at all easy. But flattening your stomach takes you to a different level. Let's face it, it's unsightly for one but surprisingly it's easier to acquire then shedding off. You may eat excessively for a few days during a Holiday or Thanksgiving week but flattening your stomach afterwards is the problem. On this article, we'll tackle

3 simple guidelines in removing belly fat.

The first guideline in flattening your stomach is to substitute high calorie foods with lesser calorie foods that can cheat your tummy into thinking that "you are not hungry". Example of which are fiber rich foods or whole grain foods. Be a "smart eater" and choose foods that will nourish your body but won't contribute in building belly fat.

Do simple abs exercises that are simple but work the same way as difficult ones. Stomach crunches can help a lot in flattening your stomach but if done excessively, can cause a strain on your back. One simple exercise is leg lifts, which you can do in bed. This is done by lying flat on your back and raising your legs high until you feel your tummy muscles strain. Hold this for 10 seconds and repeat. This is better than forcing your self to do sit-ups or crunches.

The last rule in removing belly fat and one that you should obey is to make it your habit to tuck your tummy. For example while walking and especially when you're exercising. One work out video has developed this exercise called Hip Hop Abs that is based on the 3 principles which are Tilt, Tuck and Trim. And this makes sense too. It maximizes the effect of the exercise by way of burning calories at the same time flattening your stomach.