The average
Nigerian man suffers from Beer belly, this is due to several factors and the
lifestyle of individuals. Excessive Beer Belle increases the risk of diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, etc Beer belly can be caused by several
factors such as:
1. Too Much Alcohol consumption
Drinking a
lot of alcohol on a regular basis can cause beer belly, the excessive beer
consumption and lack of proper exercises leads to net energy imbalance—the
individual consumes more usable calories than he expends or discards through
elimination. Alcohol contains nothing but empty calories that are stored in the
stomach area.
2. Eating too much indigestible Carbohydrates
Eating
unrefined carbohydrate like fruit, legumes, vegetables and whole grains is good
for you, and helps in weight control. Eating biscuits, cakes, donuts, white
bread and other refined carbs does the opposite. Eat too many of these carbs
and a person’s insulin level will rise. Their metabolism will slow down, and
the excess sugar the body cannot use will be stored as belly fat.
3. Inactive Lifestyle
When a
person fails to exercise one can be said to be living an inactive lifestyle,
this is common amongst people in the work force that do the 9 to 5 job, they
sit at their desk for long hours punching at the keyboard of their computers,
get up to take lunch then at the close of work pick up their bags to leave for
home, some spend long hours in traffic, get home late and hit their beds only
to wake up the next morning and rush off again. It also involves reading too
much or using the computer too much. Basically, if you are not moving enough,
you tend to burn calories less. This
lifestyle can increase their chances of developing serious health conditions,
which could be prevented by exercising.
4. Genetics
Genetics
play a role in deciding where the fat distribution goes in your body, and it
practically relates to two different body types. Either you are apple- shaped
or pear-shaped. If you are pear-shaped, then the fat generally accumulates in
your lower areas like your fanny. If you are apple-shaped, then your body has the
tendency of storing fat around your midsection, thus leading to belly fat.
3. Excessive Stress
Too much
stress makes the body to store more fat, when there is too much stress the body
switches to survival mode thereby accumulating excess calorie to be stored in
order to prevent starvation when there is no food. Stress also causes the body
to produce excessive amounts of cortisol. This hormone moves stored fat to the
abdomen area and creates belly fat. According to a study by the Psychology
Department at Yale University, women (in particular) who had a higher amount of
belly fat were more negative, and lived with higher levels of stress.
Things to Note
If you
consume more calories than you expend, your weight will increase, If you
consume less calories than you expend, your body weight decrease. Firstly you
have to find out how many calories you need in order to meet your desired
healthy weight. A dietitian can help you with this. Once you know the calorie level, you begin to
reduce your intake of carbohydrate, beer and red meat. Take the staircase instead
of the elevator Select lean meats and starches for better
weight control. Eating smaller, more frequent meals should blunt the insulin
response and provide sustained energy throughout the day. Remember to include complex carbohydrates
and protein at each meal or snack. For instance, have a piece of 100% whole
grain bread with nut butter, or mix cottage cheese or yogurt with fresh fruit,
drink plenty of water too
I hope this
explanation helps you understand why the button of your trouser wouldn't close
without forcing or ripping it apart. Do not change your wardrobe work it out, I
strongly recommend commitment to exercise, determination. Take control of your body, Love it while you work towards making it better.
