Opinion: Eight Ways To Burn Fat

BY ADEGOKE OLADUNMADE

Belly fat can be annoying and takes away from an outfit perfect fit. We could do without the funny bulges and where people congratulate you for your 'bump' thinking you are pregnant then it has gone too far.

Load up on these tips to burn that annoying belly fat fast!

1) Eat five to six meals in small portions a day,this will boost your metabolism.

2) Sit ups, crunches and other exercises help strengthen your abdominal muscles (though it will not reduce fat).

3) Avoid refined sugar. White bread, cake, cookies, ice cream and candy all contain high levels of "bad" carbohydrates and refined sugar.

4) Drink more water, this improves your digestion and energy level.

5) Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.

6) Consume 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. This helps keep your intestines clean and as a result eliminate bloating.

7) Eat more dark chocolate.

8) Improve your posture. You can give off an appearance of a slimmer stomach by just pulling your shoulders back and standing up straight