Prince DeesePrince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC.
Visceral fat (big belly) is linked to many health issues which plague both young and old. Fat, which collects around the mid-section, can cause chronic disease and ultimately create serious medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, several types of cancer, and multiple other problems, all a result of the wrong kind of calories in the daily diet.
What is a good plan for individuals to reduce their large bellies and help themselves to better health? Number One: understand the nature of foods consumed; Number Two: choose foods which minimize fat deposits.
Since seniors generally have reduced energy expenditure and, therefore, less muscle or lean mass, diet is extremely important. New research proposes that “older adults actually need double the amount of protein…along with low carbohydrates …especially when attempting to lose weight.” Some common carbs are oatmeal, white potatoes, yams, whole wheat bread, apples, bananas, and cantaloupe; commonly eaten protein sources include eggs, chicken breast, turkey, nuts, and canned tuna.
Exercise, aerobic in nature, has been found effective in reducing visceral fat. Brisk walking, jogging, running two or three times a week, accompanied by a low carbohydrate diet, help reduce the deposits of fat in the mid-section and reduce the risk of long lasting inflammations that cause plaque to form in the arteries.
Remember! The visceral fat (big belly) is primarily a result of an improper diet and too many calories of the wrong kind. Why wait for the health issues those visceral fats can cause? Sidestep the problem and make wise choices before major health problems occur.
Fred Holt believes in a healthy diet and exercise.
With outstanding success in committing to a healthier lifestyle, Fred Holt of Rent a Home in Greensboro, has lost 75 pounds since April 2017. “I simply cut out french fries,” he says. The truth of the matter is that Fred’s love for a large order of fries led him to a diagnosis of pre-diabetes at his yearly check- up.
Owning the responsibility for his health, Fred began a plan for change. First, joining a study at Wake Forest University Medical Center, he was randomized into the diet and exercise group, calling for 15 minutes of cardio (walking) three days per week, 20 minutes of strength training (machines, dumbbells, and body weight exercises), followed by 15 minutes of cardio with a 10-minute cool down. Six months into the program, Fred said, “My strength has steadily improved, as has my balance, agility and knee pain.”
Fred believes in his phone app, MyFitnessPal, to track food intake and exercise daily as a key factor in his continuing success with weight and wellness goals. He is eating more nutritiously and continues to work out and exercise several times weekly at ACT.
“I am the smallest that my daughters have ever seen me,” he says. “That’s pretty cool!”
And we agree. Congratulations, Fred, for continued success on your weight loss program and may others join you to improve their health in the new year.
Should you have questions and need help planning a healthy program, call 336-617-5304 (ACT Fitness Studio) for a free consultation and assistance.