Can't lose that belly fat, check out this Q and A!!!

Q: I work out all the time, but I still have belly fat. Please help!

-J.R.

A: Hi J.R.,
It sounds like your flabby middle is due to something called "false" belly fat. False belly fat mostly comes from encrusted fecal matter built-up in your intestines and colon. It may sound gross, but it's what happens when you don't eat enough fiber and drink enough water. Refined foods – which includes almost anything packaged in a box, can bag or carton – are stripped of fiber during processing. And fiber is critical for eliminating waste from your body. During the digestive process, fiber stays mostly in tact and can push foods or build-up out of your body. If you aren't having 1-3 bowel movements per day, then you're not getting enough fiber, which could lead to false belly fat.

I recommend you incorporate two types of fiber into your diet: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber is what you find in grains such as wheat and rice, while soluble fiber is found in fruits and vegetables. Some of the best sources are brown rice, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, and fruits that have lower sugar content, such as blackberries, raspberries and apricots.

Your coach,
Jorge Cruise