Want a flatter stomach after 50?
Its not a vain goal.
Of particular concern is whats known as visceral fat.
Its fat deep within the abdominal cavity that pads the organs and causes the stomach to protrude.
Trim down your belly and you’re free to cut your risks for these health problems.
In other words, achieving a leaner midsection cant be solved by spot training with 1,000 daily crunches.
That said, when people shed weight, they tend to lose fat from the belly first.
Here are 25 tips on how to lose belly fat and get a flatter stomach at 50 and beyond.
Pass on processed foods
The No.
Over time these spikes can lead to insulin resistance and weight gain.
Visceral fat is triggered by insulin resistance, Cucuzzella says.
Not to mention, these hyperpalatable foods often high in fat and calories are easy to overeat.
Many older adultsfind them addicting, research supported by AARP shows.
This means you gotta burn more calories than you consume.
Protein also keeps you feeling full longer.
Another plus: Protein helps you maintain muscle as your body burns fat.
This is especially important for older adults, who are susceptible to age-related muscle loss.
However, some nutritional scientists suggest that older adultsaim for closer to 90 gramsof protein each day.
These spikes signal the body to store fat, and research shows it often goes straight to the abdomen.
The problem is: Added sugar isnt just in candy and doughnuts.
It sneaks into a variety ofunsuspecting foods from condiments to store-bought bread and cereal.
Limit alcohol
Alcohol contributes to a growing midsection in a few ways.
Drinking can also lower your inhibitions and lead to poor food choices.
Whats more, alcohol interferes with your bodys ability to burn fat.
They cut that glass of wine out, their belly goes down, Kirkpatrick says.
And we know that fat deposits are connected with higher risks of heart disease and diabetes.
