How To Lose Belly Fat Fast

Which diet is best?

Everyone wants to lose belly fat fast. But which diet is the most effective overall?

A new review* of 61 weight loss research studies found that a VLCD (very low calorie diet) meal replacement program was the fastest way to reduce visceral adipose tissue or belly fat.

What is a VLCD?

A VLCD like the Clinically Proven Medifast Meal Replacement Diet. uses tested meal replacements exclusively during a weight loss program. The meal replacements meet scientific standards for reduced calories and optimal nutrients. Although research on meal replacements began in the 1930's, commercially available products were not available until around 1979.

Hundreds of studies around the world have proven the general effectiveness of this diet using meal replacements that maintain complete daily nutrition while sharply reducing calories.

Because of individual differences, people wanting to use a VLCD exclusively should consult with their physician prior to beginning the diet. This is especially true of anyone taking prescription medications as many conditions can normalize within the first day or two of the diet, requiring physician modification of prescription dosage to avoid an overdose.

Watch out for fakes!

Note: there are many products that try to appear like a meal replacement. Most will state "This is not a meal replacement" in microscopic print in very obscure places on the labels. They do not contain sufficient expensive ingredients like electrolytes and protein or have nutrient ratios that have not been tested in hospitals.

VLCD's to lose belly fat fast

*Scientists reviewed 61 weight loss research studies for effective results in losing abdominal or belly fat. They found that only a VLCD diet program for less than 4 weeks gave exceptional belly fat loss. After 14 weeks of dieting, all diets showed similar ratios of belly fat loss depending on the total amount of weight loss (Chaston TB, Factors associated with percent change in visceral versus subcutaneous abdominal fat during weight loss: findings from a systematic review, International Journal of Obesity-London, April 2008) .

Lose belly fat fast and get anti-aging benefits too?

Calorie restriction with optimal nutrition, whether through using a VLCD meal replacement like the Clinically Proven Medifast Meal Replacement Diet. or using a healthy low calorie diet (with green tea, if appropriate, may also provide anti-aging benefits.

Over the last seven decades, research has shown that calorie restriction is the only proven anti-aging procedure that extends life span while maintaining a youthful body and mind.

What works for you?

If you want to lose belly fat fast, just lose a few extra pounds, or develop your anti-aging lifestyle habits, you may want to look into a VLCD meal replacement (with physician approval as needed).

Watching your calories, maintaining exercise fitness, eating healthy, and a positive attitude can all improve your life.

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