Belly fat lies deep within the abdomen and secretes chemicals that may adversely affect your health. You are twice as likely to die from heart disease if you are a woman with a waistline larger than 35 inches, compared to women with 28-inch waistlines, according to "Fitness Magazine." Although you may have heard of fad diets that can get rid of belly fat quickly, your best bet to get rid of the extra weight is to change your eating and exercise habits permanently.
Step 1
Eat a high-protein and low-fat breakfast. If you want to burn belly fat quickly, "Fitness Magazine" suggests that you do not skip meals. Start with a breakfast that jump-starts your metabolism. Options include an egg-white omelet, whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk or whole-grain toast with a slice of low-fat cheese.
Step 2
Consume a diet high in complex carbohydrates. MayoClinic.com suggests adding more complex carbs to your diet, like fruits and vegetables, and removing simple carbs, such as pasta, white bread, sweets and white rice.
Step 3
Include blueberries in your diet. According to an April 2009 study at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, rats that regularly ingested blueberries had less belly fat than the control group. The results suggest that the fruit may be beneficial at getting rid of abdominal fat quicker than with a low-fat diet alone.
Step 4
Exercise as often as possible. Inactivity will not help you get rid of belly fat quickly. Along with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on a daily basis, add in more activity when performing your day-to-day activities. Walk to work, take the stairs, wash your own car and bike to the library. These and other activities can help you burn more calories over the course of the day.
Step 5
Lift weights at least twice a week. Strength-training exercises can help you burn fat at a higher rate, according to MayoClinic.com. Use resistance machines, such as leg presses and pull-down bars, to work both the muscles in the upper and lower body. Aim for 30-minute sessions twice weekly.
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