My bulging tummy

ask doctorMy tummy has been getting bigger for the last 6 months despite all my efforts at reducing it. Apart from reducing my intake of Carbohydrate food, I have also reduced my beer intake. Still, my tummy has refused to go down. Kindly help me.

Paschal (by SMS)

One of the first places many men gain weight is in their belly. The belly bulge, also known as a beer belly, is excess fatty tissue that accumulates in a man’s mid-section. Many men have a bulging tummy without excess weight in parts of the body. This kind of fat has been linked to heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and stroke. Losing belly fat requires reducing your daily caloric intake, increasing activity and implementing a muscle-strengthening program. You should endeavour to eat foods that are naturally low in calories such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains and legumes. In addition, a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous exercise is recommended weekly. With the assistance of a trainer, you can also commence weight lifting exercises that can help you to reduce your belly fat.