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Q: I am 60 years of age and I exercise 3-4 days a week but I can't seem to get rid of my bulging stomach. I do sit-ups but I can't seem to rid myself of this big apple in my front.
Thank you,
Jackie
A: It is frustrating when you don't get the results you are looking for from your exercise routine. While we know exercise is important for our health but it also makes us feel good to benefit from the fitness we achieve as we look in the mirror.
Ally Bowersock is a Health Science Expert with Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke. She has been able to offer a wealth of information on this issue that may help you achieve the result you are looking for.
*Strength Training is especially important as we age. Incorporate weight bearing activities like lifting weights or yoga in order to keep your metabolism up. Strength train twice a week to get the benefits.
*Eat fewer packaged foods to cut back on sugar, salt and saturated fat. Ally says all three of them stick right to our bellies, hips and thighs. Also, get plenty of fiber from fruits and vegetables.
*A combination of healthy eating, cardio and strength training is the best way to slim down around your waist.
*Keep stress to a minimum to lower the amount of cortisol in your bloodstream. Cortisol is a hormone that leads to a bigger middle.
Since I have been seriously working out and eating healthy I have cut out a lot of refined sugar in my diet. I eat wheat bread instead of white bread. I try to only have sweets on special occasions and I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and meat in moderation. My experience has proven that we have to combine both exercise and healthy eating as we age. Honestly, even when I was a teenager, my weight was a struggle. I hope this information helps you achieve your fitness goals.
Link to more information about belly fat from www.MayoClinic.com
Link to information about belly fat being linked to migraines from www.WebMD.com
Link to information about belly fat and some of the health risks involved from the American Heart Association.
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