Right now we all live in the new era which is sometimes referred to as the information age. This has inherent advantages as well as disadvantages. Information now is coming at us from so many directions that we have trouble keeping up with where it even came from much less what is being presented to us. However the advantage is information is now accessible on the internet that will allow us to know exactly how our body functions and what we should be doing to take care of it properly. One area in particular that we need to pay more attention to is Belly Fat, which over 50% of the US population has more of than they should.

There are a variety of different dynamics that cause belly fat. Cholesterol intake is one of them, and many of us tend to take in too much to convert into energy. When we take in too much cholesterol and don't take the time to burn it off it stores in your belly and converts to fat. Also if you eat too much and don't monitor your diet, this will also increase your belly fat. This generation lives in a fast moving, fast food culture and every second seems to count. If you spend too much time taking care of yourself other factors of your life can slip, like your career or even family. So the key is to find a healthy balance and this requires patience and consistency.

If you are in a hurry, you tend to go for the quick burrito, fried chicken meal or hamburger. Why not they all taste so good right? And in other cases you could have a genetic predisposition to carry extra wait, which could be related to your thyroid gland not functioning properly. And if you have a naturally slow metabolism this won't help either. If you start exercising, you'll notice this is a great way to lose belly fat. If you metabolism is stubborn and won't burn fat on its own, then that's all the more reason you'll want to get on a consistent exercise regimen.

Everyone things you need to pound your head in at the gym everyday to be healthy but that's not true. Sometimes the simple things you do will go a long way in giving you long lasting health. Have you ever considered just doing 30 sit-ups each morning when you wake up before you go to work? And how about right after work before you settle down taking a walk around the block? I mean walking is one of the most terrific exercises you can do and it doesn't require a gym membership. And walking is a natural body movement, and the more you walk the more you'll suppress your appetite as well.