Are you trying to figure out how to deal with that excess body weight?
If so, you’re not alone — obesity is a major challenge that can be a bit difficult to resolve.
The thing is, there are different types of body fat — 6 to be precise.
In this video, we’re going to explore each of them and of course, suggest the best way to keep them out of your life for good.
Sounds good? Let’s dive in!
Note: we have two types of body fat distribution including Android (common in men) and Gynoid (common in women).
1. Upper Body Fat
For starters, upper body fat is caused by excessive intake of food and low exercise level.
That said, it’s in your best interest to quit eating sweets including sugary foods and sweetened drinks and of course, kick your activity levels up a notch.
30 minutes of walking, running or swimming should do the trick.
2. Lower Abdomen Fat
Are you struggling with extra weight in this area? If so, you should be aware that the buildup if fat in this area is as a result of stress, depression, and anxiety.
As you probably guessed, the surest way to resolve this is by taking life easy — avoid stress and relax.
It’s also great to try meditation or better still, yoga.
3. Lower Body Fat
This type of fat is more common in women, and it happens to be quite difficult to melt away.
For the most part, your thighs may be bigger because you’re eating too much gluten, so you won’t be wrong to switch to a gluten-free diet.
It’s also great to walk up stairs or hills — this will help burn thigh fat and tone leg muscles.
In a nutshell, give yourself to lower body resistance training and cardio workouts.
4. Swollen Stomach Obesity
As you probably guessed, swollen stomach fat is more common in men, and can be linked to excessive intake of alcohol.
The solution? Well, just cut back on alcohol and save yourself the trouble it brings.
What’s more, you can also try out some breathing exercises and see how they work for you.
It’s also an excellent idea to eat smaller portions and of course, eat more often — this will keep your metabolism in check and keep you energized throughout the day.
5. Lower Body Fat — Lower Legs
This particular problem is common in pregnant women or those who have leg vein issues.
Speaking of pregnancy, your legs may swell, but the good thing is, it doesn’t have to be that way!
Right off the bat, you may want to cut off salty foods since they typically cause fluid retention in the body.
Moreover, try to be active — just stand up and walk every now and then; at least every 30 minutes.
Also, be sure to sit with your feet raised whenever you can; this will prevent liquid from collecting in your lower legs.
6. Large Stomach With Upper Back Fat
Finally, this type of body fat is caused by low activity levels or inactivity.
With that in mind, you won’t be wrong to start exercising as soon as possible.
What’s more, try not to starve yourself, instead stick to eating smaller meals on a regular basis.
It’s also super important to get enough sleep at night and eat more food that is rich in fiber.
So there you go! Now that you know the root cause of your weight problem, it’s now up to you to do needful — take action and get the body of your dreams. Stay fit and healthy!