A doctor has shared one weight loss tip that she claims helps lose belly fat fast. Slimming down isn't easy and even those who eat right and work out consistently can have difficulty shifting stomach inches, despite shedding weight from other parts of the body.
But nutrition and functional medicine expert Dr Mindy Pelz has explained how a 36-hour fasting method could help finally banish that stubborn fat. Speaking on the latest episode of Diary Of A CEO podcast, the weight loss expert shared her professional advice for anyone struggling to budge belly fat, reports Wales Online.
Dubbing it the 'fat burner fast', her advice is to fast for 36 hours, before eating again in a 12-hour time frame. She revealed that the extreme plan is her "favourite for those looking to lose weight", especially around the tummy.
Detailing the research behind the method, Dr Pelz said: "At 36 hours what happens is that's enough time where the blood sugars come down. And all of a sudden the body goes 'okay, blood sugar isn't coming, we've been in this fasted state, we've trigger autophagy, we've brought inflammation down.
"We've made you ketones, we're trying to go find you food, but this extra weight is not serving you. So it drops the weight and it's the most beautiful way to get a person to unstick any kind of weight loss resistance."
She continued: "But most importantly, you know the place where it dropped the most amount of weight from? Where does everyone want to lose weight?"
Podcast host Steven Barlett replies: "The belly." Dr Mindy Pelz responds: "Yep, I should probably should have called it the 'belly fat burning'... So that's what [the research] showed, that actually a 36-hour fast started to unstick weight loss and it started with weight around the belly."
Going into more detail about the study in a separate video on her own YouTube channel, the health expert explained that what researchers found at the end - after participants fasted for 36 hours followed by 12 hours of eating on and off for a 30-day period - was that the prime location people lost weight from was the belly.
"It's really up to you how often you do it." She told viewers. "I've seen people in our academy do it once a week and really change the circumference of their waist." She also says she's seen people do it once a month and once a year, adding that it's up to you how aggressive with it you want to be.
During this fasting period, Dr Mindy Pelz says zero calorie consumption is permitted, though subscribers of the diet can enjoy flavoured water, coffee, and tea. She claims the method may offer significant benefits including:
- Enhanced longevity
- Better heart health
- Increased fat burning
- More mindfulness
Although the 36 hour method is shown to be one of the most effective forms of fasting, it’s also intensive. People in the following groups should consult a doctor before starting:
- People who have very active jobs
- People who are underweight or thin
- People with pre-existing thyroid disorders
- People who have (or have had) eating disorders
- Women who are pregnant, nursing, or hoping to become pregnant soon
Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.
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