Beer is a type of alcohol that comes in regular, light and ultra. Regardless of its caloric content, it can still cause you to grow a beer belly when you drink it in high volumes on a nightly basis--but beer isn't fully to blame. Other unhealthy foods, often consumed along with beer, contribute as well. The way to reduce the belly is by employing some steps that involve restriction, discipline and action.
Step 1
Cut the junk food out of your diet. If you want to lose the beer belly, lose the foods that you often eat when you drink beer. Examples of these include cheese fries, wings, pizza, nachos smothered in cheese and anything that is deep fried. All of these foods are calorie bombs waiting to explode into the form of fat on your belly. Instead, eat fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and fish.
Step 2
Stop drinking all forms of liquid calories. Any liquid beverage that has calories in it can pad your belly and make it worse than it is. Get rid of the alcohol, soda, sweetened teas, fruit juices and high-calorie lattes with whipped cream on top. Drink water instead, as it has zero calories and it also helps keep you hydrated. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women get approximately 2.7 liters of water a day and men get approximately 3.7 liters.
Step 3
Eat every two to three hours throughout the day. This can do a number of beneficial things for your body. It can keep you feeling satisfied, it can keep you from overeating and it can also increase your metabolism. The end result is weight loss all over your body, including your belly.
Step 4
Lift weights and build some muscle. Muscle is metabolically active tissue that can add to your caloric expenditure when you build it. Do exercises that target all of your major muscle groups. Do bench presses, shoulder presses, back rows, tricep extensions, bicep curls and squats.
Step 5
Go for a run. You don't actually have to run, but you do need to perform cardiovascular exercise. This can burn a significant amount of calories and lead to weight loss all over your body, including your gut. Other than running, you can do biking, swimming, elliptical training, rowing, rope jumping, stair climbing or fast paced walking. Do something you like, and if you get bored easy, do several different things in one workout. Perform cardiovascular exercise at least three times a week for 45 to 60 minutes.
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