JOB OPENING

A growing business is looking for a social media/ business development executive. (Lagos office)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Execution of all social media activities (i.e. tweeting, sharing, engaging, liking, increasing social reach, doing the social media heavy lifting, etc) for the business.

Creating social media campaigns and calls-to-action that drive target clients to business websites and generate followership and client lead for business.

Spending hours on LinkedIn every day engaging with target clients and audiences by sharing content, finding ways to grow LinkedIn company followership, and improve overall engagement with our Company Pages.

Staying ahead of the curve in leveraging LinkedIn as a professional social media network and as a content hub, such as leveraging LinkedIn Signal to understand influential content that is shared and the people who are sharing them.

Tweeting at least 50-80 times a day while engaging influencers to increase the followership of our social media profiles; receiving multiple mentions and retweets in the process.

Posting as much Facebook posts each day and finding new ways to leverage Facebook for professional and business purposes.

Building & maintaining a strong presence on Google+ for the business.

Posting and tagging photos on Instagram every other day.

Working within Hootsuite, Oktopost and other social media tools.

Developing ideas for and writing blog posts several times a week.

Conduct competitive analysis studies on competitors, including digital footprint analysis.

Develop and write business plans and proposals.


To work with us and confirm you’re a good fit for this position, ensure that:

You are self motivated, hungry for a challenge, and looking to make an immediate impact.
You are fully entrenched in social media culture and understand the fine line of managing a professional, but effective social media presence.
You want to work hard and be part of a fun, growing company.
You balance your life with work as you see fit (as long as you are fully dedicated to the role).
You like working from home… even in your pajamas.
You have an advanced understanding of web technology and how it supports marketing.
You like writing and are good at it, and have strong proofreading capabilities.
You like to analyze complex business challenges and come up with creative ways to solve them.
You are organized and can work independently.
You like to buck the status quo.
You are a go getter and likes to produce results.
Your attention to detail is impeccable. You produce a work product that requires little modification. You are almost a perfectionist.
You are even tempered, understand how to deal with existing and potential clients, and have an over-the-top customer service attitude.
You check your ego at the door and are always open to constructive feedback. If you take things personally, you’re NOT a fit.
You are an extroverted, very social person. You love interacting with ALL kinds of people and getting to know new people.
You are smart, creative, accountable, willing to go the extra mile, and really “get it”. If you don’t understand this bullet, you are NOT a fit.

Requirements of the Job:

Graduate/Undergraduate (part-time) with focus on PR, Marketing or Journalism from a reputable institution.
20-28 years old (preferably female)
Single (although you may work from home, it's a time consuming job)
Have at least a minimal experience on all major social media platforms – LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, Instagram, SlideShare, etc
Impeccable attention to detail.
Exceptional business writing skills and can visualize as well as convey a message into relevant and interesting content.

Although we DO NOT pay much attention to paper qualifications as they many times do not translate to success and dedication, we are still very selective in who we hire. Our expectations are high because we only demand the best.

Send detailed Résumé to 042media@gmail.com
Application closes 10:00am, Tues 26th of August 2014

DIETCHIC'S TOP 5 WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS VS FACTS

The weight loss world is filled with a lot of questions, myths, lies and deceptions as most self acclaimed weight loss gurus are more interested in enriching themselves than telling people the truth and sadly this has adversely affected so many ignorant, gullible people seeking to lose weight. Today let's take sometime and debunk some of this crazy but widely believed myths. We clearly cannot debunk all the myths in one post so from time to time we'll revisit. Enjoy the read.

MYTH #1:
I CAN EAT WHAT I LIKE AND LOSE WEIGHT BY EXERCISING

I have encountered people who believe they can eat all they want and lose weight by going to the gym/exercising, well, that's absolutely impossible since you can NEVER "work-off" as much calories as you consume. To lose weight, you MUST use up more energy than you consume. *raised brow*. Here are some practical instances-

Now note that some days some of us consume much more than all the foods listed in the diagram above, now calculate the total number of hours needed to burn them off...*iCan see your brain turning* ha-ha... that's the point. Hopefully you now see the stupidity of this myth. *wink*

#FACT:

Weight loss is 75% diet and 25%exercise. You can lose weight by controlling your food consumption (calorie reduction) but if/when combined with exercising you lose weight faster and more effectively.

MYTH #2:
I CAN LOSE SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT WITH DIET PILLS AND POTIONS

No, you CANNOT lose any significant, sustainable weight by filling your body with pills and potions. Firstly, MOST of the weight loss pills are a scam and do not do even half of what they claim to do and what you lose over time is water weight which all comes back with much more weight when you stop taking the pills. Secondly, long term use of the pill can lead to all kinds of medical risks, including heart and liver, lung and kidney problems. Thirdly, diet pills are not designed to teach or encourage healthy lifestyle changes in users.

#FACT:

Most diet pills contain fat blockers that can hamper the body's ability to absorb nutrients and this can lead to several stomach problems. Relying on diet pills for weight loss is a risky, futile attempt as you can lose your life instead of losing any meaningful, significant, sustainable weight which is impossible outside of dieting and exercising regularly.

#MYTH #3:
I CAN LOSE WEIGHT BY STARVING AND/OR SKIPPING MEALS

This is a common belief but it is so false. The minimum caloric recommendation for a healthy adult is 1200calories-MINIMUM!-. The less you eat the more tendency you have of gaining weight so perish the thought that you are doing yourself a "weight loss service" by skipping meals and/or "eating air" as this unhealthy method often leads to longer term weight gain. Starvation can also cause your body to get low on energy, causing you to crave high-fat and high-sugar foods that lead to weight gain.

#FACT:

Studies show that extreme calorie restriction (starvation, skipping meals, eating too little) can cause a shift toward a higher percentage of body fat, which increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

MYTH #4:
I CAN LOSE WEIGHT BY DETOXIFYING

This sadly has become popular and is being used by so many so called weight loss experts to fleece ignorant, gullible weight loss enthusiasts of cash. What is being popular touted as detox diets especially on pill, potion and tea forms are dangerous killers that cause "water weight loss" from stooling, urinating, vomiting, etc, however, this is extremely dangerous and come with the risks of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, etc. Studies show that losing fluid is very risky and when combined with fasting can be fatal.

#FACT:

Except you are plagued by underlying medical issues, your body is naturally equipped to detoxify and excrete toxins. Artificial detoxes and cleanses are therefore unnecessary and can lead to serious complications by not just tampering with your system but can lead to eventual death. (Stay with us for a full discussion on this topic).

MYTH #5:
I CAN LOSE WEIGHT BY GETTING FAT REMOVAL MASSAGES AND BATH

Actually, I find this more laughable than annoying. If you are fooled into thinking you can lose weight by getting the ridiculously named "fat removal massage, or by having the "fat removal sauna bath" at your local spa, or wearing a "fat sucking device" around your belly, arm, thigh, etc, then you need a reality check...YOU CAN NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER!!!!!

#FACT:

Studies show that "you cannot bake, sweat, or steam fat off. Sweating without exertion causes only temporary water loss, not fat loss. Any water weight lost will be quickly regained as soon as you eat or drink. Also note that sauna suits, rubber belts, and nylon clothes designed for you to wear to "suck fat" only make you sweat and can actually damage your health.

I love you for reading

#DIETCHIC

ADIOS BELLY FAT, 7 DAYS MEAL + WORKOUT PLAN FOR BELLY FAT LOSS

7 DAYS MEAL + WORKOUT PLAN FOR BELLY FAT LOSS

Now that we have discussed and discovered the secrets about belly fat, it's now time to take practical measures to lose it. Belly fat is not a thing to be toyed with, not just because it makes us look like descendants of hippos and elephants but mainly because of the health risks it poses.

Let's use this 7days workout and diet plan to kick start our belly fat/weight loss journey. These plans are helpful and professionally designed by nutritionists and fitness/wellness experts and consultants.

However, note that both plans are generic and not designed to fit any particular health/medical and lifestyle needs. So it is NOT advisable to stick to the plan in long term cause like we believe and know for a fact here at #DIETCHIC, there is no one size fits all diet/fitness plan.

Welcome to your weight loss journey and never forget that we are here to hold your hands as we motivate and inspire you to make healthy lifestyle choices from here on.

7 DAYS WORKOUT PLAN:

It's important to start slow and easy to let your body gradually get used to not being fed the ways it's used to. Also note that this work out plan is mainly for people who have lost some of their belly fat and are trying to tighten their stomach muscles. If you are still trying to lose belly fat please refer to the HIIT exercise plan on yesterday's post.

***Have one banana daily pre workout***

DAY 1:

Start by doing 20fast jumping jacks then taking a brisk 30minutes power walk swinging your arms nonstop as you walk. Back home do 20leg lifts and call it a day.

DAY 2:

Start by stretching then rapidly do 60 jumping jacks, 60 leg lifts, 60 bicycle crunches, 60 heel touches, 60 knee crunches, 60 seconds planking.

DAY 3:

45seconds mountain climber, 80 tummy crunches, 80 reverse crunches, 80 toes touches situps, 80 knee and toe tap situps, 80 leg lifts, 60 seconds side plank (30seconds on each side).

DAY 4:

15minutes sprinting swing arms non stop as you sprint. 60 bicycle crunches, 60 seconds mountain climber, 60 knee crunches, 60 heel touches, 60 seconds side plank (30seconds on each side), 45 seconds planking.

DAY 5:

Start by doing 40fast jumping jacks then taking a brisk 30minutes power walk swinging your arms nonstop as you walk, alternate with short 5minutes very fast sprints at intervals. Back home do 80leg lifts, 80 tummy crunches, 80 reverse crunches and 45 seconds planking.

DAY 6:

REPEAT DAY 4

DAY 7:

Begin with a 20 minutes fast paced vigorous dance and REPEAT DAY 2

7 DAYS MEAL PLAN:

Please note that this is a short term generic diet and exercise plan that can be embarked on by anyone, however, it is highly recommended that you consult with your Doctor before embarking on any diet,weight loss and/or workout routine.

This meal plan if followed "religiously" will produce significant belly fat loss result, as long as the user has no underlying medical problems especially metabolic disorders. However, please be warned that the meal plan should not be adhered to for more than 7 days except advised by a registered nutritionist (after medical tests and comparing results to the meal plan).

***Within 30minutes of waking up, drink a glass of warm water with freshly 1 medium freshly squeezed lemon or 2 small limes. Repeat this every morning. Please note that contrary to general belief, lime does not "suck blood", "melt fat" or "damage your womb"... *rme* as ridiculous as they all sound, these are some of the genuine concerns raised by several people. The key role of lemon/lime is to help speed up your metabolism.

DAY 1:

Morning: 1/2cup of oatmeal with 200ml unsweetened soya milk and 2boiled egg whites

Snack: 1medium orange, 10 raw almond nuts

Lunch: 1cup Fresh vegetable salad (lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, tomato, 25g sliced chicken frankfurter)

Snack: 1cup cubed watermelon, 1cup fat free yoghurt (homemade)

Dinner: 1portion oven grilled chicken breast with 1cup steamed broccoli and cabbage (sprinkle a teaspoon of extravirgin oil to steamed veggies)


DAY 2:

Morning: 1cup fat free yoghurt (homemade), 2slices bacon crisps (DO NOT FRY, oven bake or sear in a hot skillet), 1cup of green tea (no sugar no cream).

Snack: 1medium pear

Lunch: 1cup couscous and 1/2cup steamed tomato & bell peppers, 1/2 portion grilled or pan seared salmon

Snack: 1/4 medium avocado

Dinner: 1cup Ugu (pumpkin leaf) and chicken breast stir fry


DAY 3:

Morning: 2egg white green-vegetable omelette (make omelette with spinach, green onions, lettuce), 1medium grape fruit, 1cup of green tea (no coffee, no cream)

Snack: 1medium carrot

Lunch: 1cup green garden egg(aubergine) and flat dry fish pepper soup

Snack: 1/2cup red grapes

Dinner: 1cup Ugu (pumpkin leaf) and chickpea stir-fry, 1cup sliced pineapple


DAY 4:

Morning: 1/2cup of oatmeal with 200ml unsweetened soya milk and 2boiled egg whites

Snack: 1medium banana

Lunch: 1cup fresh Okro and Ugu (pumpkin leaf) soup (prepare with 1/2 teaspoon of Palm oil)

Snack: 1garden egg, 10 raw almond nuts

Dinner: 1cup brown beans porridge prepared with flat dry fish


DAY 5:

Morning: 1cup pineapple and watermelon smoothie (homemade), 50g chicken frankfurter

Snack: 1cup fat free yoghurt (homemade)

Lunch: 1cup unripe plantain porridge (no palm oil) mix with 1cup steamed Ugu or spinach (steam with one small flat dry fish and a pinch of salt)

Snack: 1/4 avocado

Dinner: 1/2cup mashed sweet potato and 1cup flat dry fish pepper soup


DAY 6:

Morning: 1cup cucumber, lettuce and garden egg smoothie, 1boiled egg white, 1cup green tea

Snack: 1medium apple

Lunch: 1cup brown rice, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1/2cup tomato salsa

Snack: 1grapefruit

Dinner: 1cup Ugu (pumpkin leaf) and chickpea stir-fry, 1cup cubed watermelon


DAY 7:

Morning: 2egg white green-vegetable omelette (make omelette with spinach, green onions, lettuce), 1cup fat free yoghurt (homemade)

Snack: 1medium pear

Lunch:  1cup brown beans porridge prepared with flat dry fish

Snack: 1medium grapefruit

Dinner: 1cup Ugu (pumpkin leaf) and chickpea stir-fry, 1cup sliced

***REMEMBER! Have one banana daily pre workout***

If you have any questions please send them in and you'll get answers.

I love you for reading.

#DIETCHIC

ADIOS BELLY FAT, ALL ABOUT LOSING BELLY FAT (3)

Now you've resolved to stay on the track and lose belly fat by cutting out those bad foods that increase the pouch and start eating right, let's spend some time and discuss some of the cardiovascular exercises that can help reduce and eradicate belly fat.

I want to recommend HIIT-High Intensity Interval Training as a more effective work out plan for quick fat burning. Like we pointed out in yesterday's post, spot exercising hardly makes any difference on belly fat, however, this does not apply to HIIT. Studies show that HIIT is more effective than traditional cardiovascular activities at reducing belly fat because of its intensity and ability to strengthen core muscles.

When I first started my weight loss journey I worked out at least 1hour 5-6times a week to get rid of my belly fat. No doubt it helped but recently after I learnt of HIIT, I do not have to work as long as 1hour but trust me 20-30mins of HIIT gives me better results.

I'm glad to share for free today, my all time favourite HIIT routine which I find effective. Its fat burning, sweat pumping, heart thumping and most importantly for me belly fat chewing :). So, enjoy and remember to thank us at #dietchic later ;)

STATIONARY SKATER:

Move: Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart. Bend right knee into a side lunge, extending left leg and pointing left foot, driving left arm forward and right arm back with elbows bent. Gradually go low in squat position, quickly shift weight to left leg, lowering into a left side lunge, bending left knee and pointing right foot. Swing right arm forward and left arm back. Keep moving from side to side as if skating as quickly as possible for 45seconds.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS:

Move: Start in a plank position with palms and balls of feet as your contact points on the ground. Bring alternating knees up to your chest as if climbing a steep mountain. Move as fast as possible while keeping your hips low. 45seconds

JUMP FREE BURPEES:

Move: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, arms extended overhead, Push hips back and bend knees to lower into a squat. Place hands on the floor and quickly walk feet back into a full plank position. Immediately lower into a pushup. Press up, walk feet back into squat, and return to standing, reaching arms overhead. Repeat as quickly as possible for 45seconds

KICKING PLANK:

Move: Begin in a full plank position with feet hip-width apart, then roll over and quickly kick right leg to the left, as left hand reaches toward right foot and torso rotates to the right, pivoting on left foot. Return to start (rotate back to full plank) and repeat on the other side. Continue alternating sides, moving as quickly as possible for 45 seconds.

TWERK BREAK: (Take a 45 break and twerk)

Move: Bend over with both hands on your right knee, thrusting your hips out, then roll your hips as you wiggle your waist and alternate between the right and left knee in quick successions for 45seconds.

TUCKED TUMMY JUMPS:

Move: Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair or box, leaning back slightly. Suck your tummy in as tightly as possible and bend knees about 90-degrees. Point toes lightly on the floor, and bend elbows and hands in front of shoulders. Quickly lift knees up and lightly tap thighs with hands, sitting upright as you draw legs in. Immediately return to start and repeat as quickly as possible for 45 seconds. Tip: Think 'up' during this movement—try to accent the lift, rather than the lowering, of the legs to work your abs more and help keep your heart rate high.

JUMPING JACKS:

Move: Stand erect, with feet together and arms at your side. Slightly bend your knees, and propel yourself a few inches into the air. While in air, bring your legs out to the side about shoulder width or slightly wider. As you are moving your legs outward, you should raise your arms up over your head; arms should be slightly bent throughout the entire in-air movement. Your feet should land shoulder width or wider as your hands meet above your head with arms slightly bent. As quick as possible, slightly bend your knees, and propel yourself a few inches into the air and repeat the routine without returning to standing position till you have jumped for 45seconds.

JUMP SQUATS:

Move: Stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms at your sides. Bend your knees, keeping them in line with your feet, and sit back into a quarter squat. Perform a small jump, and land back in your squat position. Repeat in quick successions for 45seconds.

PLANKING: (Take a 45seconds planking break)

Move: Lower yourself to a mat, place both your forearms to the ground so that both your elbows and fists are flat to the ground. Your palms should be balled up, and directly underneath your shoulders.
Curl your toes under and engage your abs by tilting your pelvis and sucking in your belly button as far back as possible toward your spine. Straighten your body but keep your neck and spine straight. Imagine that you’re a plank of wood, and that you’re straight as an arrow. Flex your abdominals and squeeze your glutes. These are the two major muscle groups you’ll be working out in this exercise. Hold this position, also known as the plank, until after the burning begins. Keep your eyes on the floor in front of you. Avoid raising your behind. Your body should make a straight line from your heels to the back of your head.

The 7 exercises and 2breaks listed above totals 6.75minutes and is one set of the daily HIIT routine. To complete one full HIIT set, repeat the above 3x to total 20.25minutes.

The excellent thing about HIIT exercises is not only that they can be done anywhere (home, hotel room, office, etc) at anytime (morning, afternoon or night), they are also affordable as you do not need any equipment or personal trainer. HIIT, studies show also that the exercises increase your metabolism and can keep it (your metabolism) boosted for up to 48 hours.

If you are overweight or have been leading an inactive life, starting with HIIT might not be such a good idea as you need to start slowly till you build up your strength, resistance and stamina.

If you have lost most of your belly fat and is interested in exercises that will build up your abs muscles, tomorrow's post is for you as we will discuss and describe abs exercises that firm up the stomach muscles.

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#DIETCHIC

ADIOS BELLY FAT, ALL ABOUT LOSING BELLY FAT (2)

Now we know what causes belly fat and the health risks, it is time to explore ways to lose belly fat and keep it off. We'll divide this into Diet and Exercise, so today we'll explore the types of foods that can help remove/reduce belly fat. So join me as we find out:

HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT:

I've seen many people, especially women, make the mistake of thinking they can lose belly fat without losing body fat. Ok, as scary as the health risks of belly fat are, the cosmetic aspect of having well toned and muscular abs is equally enough motivation to make even the most laid back, unassuming person lose belly fat.

(6packs for men) and flat tummy (for women).

The good news is that though visceral fat surrounds your vital organs and cannot be touched, it is metabolically active and easier to lose than most fats in the body, however, same cannot be said for lower abdominal fat which is often subcutaneous fat (under the skin fat) which is tougher to lose.

To lose belly fat, there are no short cuts, magic pills, potions and quick formula. All you need are the 4Ds of DietChic - DESIRE, DETERMINATION, DISCIPLINE, DEDICATION. If you have the desire to lose it, get determined to do it, be disciplined and keep to the dos and donts and stay dedicated to it, you will be amazed at how the abdominal muscles underneath the fat will gradually but steadily appear and how clean your bill of healthy will become.

EMBARK ON A CALORIE CONTROLLED DIET:

There is no significant, sustainable weight loss without an individually tailored and calorie structured diet plan. Always bear in mind that food greatly affects the size of your stomach, this is why we cannot over emphasise the fact that you can lose belly fat with diet alone but can NEVER do same with exercise alone.

AVOID SIMPLE CARBS:

If you cannot afford the professional services of a nutritionist/dietitian just yet, start by cutting out certain things totally from your diet. If you do not eat and/or drink anything that is in a bottle, can, pack, tin, sachet, carton (these include but are not restricted to, juices, alcohol, biscuits/cookies, sweets, corn beef, chocolates, sardine, baked beans, bread, soda, etc) for six weeks only, you will find us and personally thank us.

INCREASE YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE:

Protein foods are not only very filling, they are also low in calories and are very good for burning fat and for building the muscles. Some great lean proteins include, Chicken breast, Egg whites, Salmon, Loin of beef, Tuna in water, home made fat free yoghurt (iGet mine from Flavour Factory, contact Mrs @uzunmaanyianuka on twitter), Unsweetened soya milk or 0% fat free milk, Kidney beans, Low fat cottage cheese, Lentils, Raw nuts, Chickpeas, and other lean protein. More than the other two macronutrients, protein digestion boosts your metabolism which translates to speedy and more effective weight loss.

CONVERT FROM SIMPLE TO COMPLEX CARBS:

Complex carbs are those carbohydrates that contain an upward of 3sugars linked together, some have up to 10000 sugars linked together, but let us forget about the technicalities and explore why complex carbohydrates are better than the simple ones. Simple carbs like cakes which contain a lot of sugar can spike your blood sugar and that can be hazardous to your health, however, complex carbs usually take longer to be broken down into glucose in your blood, that way they provide prolonged energy and stabilize your blood sugar rather than spike it up like simple carbohydrates do. Complex carbs are also more nutritious and are mostly higher in fibre, vitamins, minerals, etc. Some examples of complex carbs include, but are not limited to (Broccoli, Carrots, Asparagus, Spinach, and other green Vegetables, Fibrous roots like sweet potatoes, "real" whole wheat **i buy mine from the local market and grind at a local mill**, Oranges, Brown rice, Whole wheat oat, etc).

GO NUTS:

Raw nuts are excellent for weight loss and are definitely helpful in burning belly fat because of their high content in monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fats also counter spikes in blood sugar as they keep blood sugar levels steady and this way prevent belly fat accumulation. Some great nuts to eat for weight loss are, but not restricted to (Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias, pecans and even sesame seeds and sun flower seeds) these nuts do not only aid your belly fat loss efforts and control blood sugar, they also control your appetite and cravings as well and most importantly, they also help maintain proper levels of fat burning hormones. These nuts are healthy and contain around 75 to 90 percent healthy fat. However, do not eat these nuts indiscriminately as they are usually high in calories. A serving size for each of these nuts are about 14 walnut halves, 24 almonds, 35 peanuts, 15 pecan halves, etc, each.

SEE FAT, EAT FAT, LOSE FAT:

Eat fat to lose fat sounds ridiculous right? Yea, ridiculous but it's the truth. Research shows that monounsaturated fats aid in banishing belly fat but that is not the same with saturated and trans-fats which are usually unhealthy and often found in processed foods. The great thing about monounsaturated fats is that they taste really good and can keep you full for a long time. Some great sources of monounsaturated fats are (Avocado, Olive oil, Oily fish like -Salmon, Mackerel, Sardine, Tuna-, Nuts (as listed above), etc). Like with the nuts, be careful of calories from fat.

WALK OUT, WORK OUT & EXERCISE:

Yea, you got that right, iSaid "walk-out and work out" because on the spot exercises do not do much for belly fat. 5000 sit ups, leg lifts and tummy crunches daily will not remove or even significantly reduce belly fat.
To lose and/or reduce belly fat you need to engage in moderate to high intensity exercises as research shows that cardiovascular exercises actually target belly fat especially the no-good visceral fat which is deep within the belly. So, to lose belly fat, concentrate on exercises that are intense and when you have done that you can then start doing the crunches and sit ups to tighten the stomach muscles. Ensure you exercise at least 30 minutes 4 to 6 times a week and start slowly and gently till you work up your strength, resistance and stamina.

If you are the typical couch potato start slowly with moderate exercises 30 minutes, 4-6 times weekly and work it up gradually to 45 mins, then an hour and also intensify your work out routine. If you are a more active person, try exercise/workout routines that are relatively short but pretty intense, these type of routines may last only 20-30 minutes but they are sure to blast belly fat in no time and also preserves muscle mass better than more prolonged activities.

**Losing belly fat is a combination of diet and exercise and though you can lose belly fat by dieting alone, you can NEVER lose belly fat by exercise alone.*** (just had to repeat it). However, you CAN NEVER tighten stomach muscles by diet, you MUST exercise to get that done.

Tomorrow, we'll spend some time discussing and describing the perfect exercises that target belly fat.

I love you for reading

#DIETCHIC