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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Fitness coach shares best ‘fat loss hack' to lose belly fat forever: ‘Fast in morning, drink black coffee'
Struggling to lose stubborn belly fat? You're not alone. Many find it challenging to shed those last few inches around the waist. Fitness coach Lars Meidell shares in his August 10 Instagram post the best fat loss hack designed to help you shed that stubborn midsection fat for good. Struggling with belly fat? Fitness expert Lars shares effective strategies to reset metabolism. (Shutterstock) "How do you do a metabolic reset and finally lose your love handles without more cardio or starving yourself? If you're training hard, eating 'clean,' and still stuck with stubborn belly fat, you're not broken, you're just following the wrong strategy," Lars wrote in the caption. (Also read: Fitness coach shares 'easiest plan' to lose 15 kg in 30 days without any crash diets: 'Eat 2 big meals, 1 light snack' ) Why most fat loss strategies fail He added that most men think they need more cardio, less food, better supplements, harder workouts, or just more discipline. But here's the truth: love handles are a metabolic issue, not a motivation issue, and no amount of HIIT, cutting carbs, or fat-burning pills will fix that. "This is why you're gaining fat around your waist, feeling tired all day, and stuck despite 'doing everything right," says Lars. 5 steps to tackle belly fat Lars further shares five key steps that can help you reset your metabolism and tackle stubborn belly fat: Aim for 150 grams of protein daily Consuming enough protein supports muscle growth, boosts metabolism, and helps you feel fuller for longer. Walk at least 10,000 steps every day Staying active throughout the day increases calorie burn and improves overall metabolic health. Hit the gym three times a week Regular strength training builds lean muscle mass, which is essential for a faster metabolism and fat loss. Try intermittent fasting in the morning Skipping breakfast or limiting your eating window can help improve insulin sensitivity and encourage fat burning. Drink black coffee during fasting periods Black coffee can boost metabolism and energy levels without adding calories or breaking your fast. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Fitness coach reveals most dangerous food for the body that we still include in all our meals: Not sugar or soda
When it comes to our health and changing our diet for the better, doctors, health experts, and nutritionists usually kick out sugary food and soda drinks from our meals. They are often considered the biggest villains against achieving a healthy eating habit, but did you know that a bigger supervillain is still hiding in the shadows? Seed oils. A fitness coach started fresh conversation about the perils of cooking your food with seed oils with his new video. Lars Meidell, a Norwegian founder of Reinvented AS, has 1.3 million followers on Instagram. He shared in his recent video how the worst thing to put in your body isn't cola, sugar or fried chicken but something 'that hides in everything you eat'. He shared in his video how seed oils cause oxidative stress. As per the National Library of Medicine, oxidative stress occurs when there's an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body's ability to detoxify them. While ROS are natural by-products of oxygen metabolism and play important roles like cell signaling, their levels can spike due to environmental stressors such as UV rays, pollutants, and certain drugs, leading to cell and tissue damage. 'This leads to hormonal imbalance, heart disease, and even cancer,' Lars' video mentions. 'Most people eat this food every day. It is vegetable seed oils like sunflower oil, canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil. They are cheap, processed and loaded with unstable Omega-6 fats,' he said. A post shared by Lars Meidell | #1 Fitness Coach For Busy Men (@larsmeidell) Earlier, in an interview with Huberman Labs, Dr. Mark Hyman, founder of the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, spoke about seed oils in detail. "We should be prioritising whole food sources of fat, things like avocados, coconuts, nuts, seeds, and Omega-3s from fish. Olive oil, especially extra virgin, is one of the least processed oils available. While we do eat nuts and seeds that naturally contain Omega-6 fatty acids, the concern arises when we consume them in highly processed forms." He explained that the core issue with seed oils lies in their high Omega-6 content, which can become problematic if not properly balanced with Omega-3s. This imbalance, he noted, is believed to contribute to inflammation. He also raised concerns about the way these oils are grown and processed. He pointed out that many seed oils come from genetically modified crops like canola, which are often treated with heavy chemicals. The oils then undergo industrial processes such as oxidation, bleaching, deodorising, and treatment with solvents like hexane—methods he felt made them unfit for consumption. While he acknowledged that the evidence about the dangers of seed oils is still mixed, he concluded that he personally wouldn't choose to consume something so heavily processed. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
