Get a slimmer waistline now!

Though the ideal female anatomy has a small waistline dipping in and then curving outwards from the hip area, today many women have a torso that resembles more of a sack than an hour glass. Belly fat unfortunately accumulates, making the waistline far thicker than it should be. Even men are not spared as you can spot a protruding belly on most men and an unnaturally thick waistline in some cases when compared to the rest of thebody. So why do even thin men and women sometimes have a disproportionately large waist? And what can you do about it? First things first, a disproportionately large waistline not only looks bad but moreover it is actually very unhealthy. A waist circumference of over 40 inches in men and over 35 inches in women is a sign of abdominal obesity and the metabolic syndrome. The metabolic syndrome is linked to insulin resistance and can ultimately lead to diabetes and heart disease. People who are not overweight overall but have a large waistline (you know the kind of guy that is lean but has a "beer belly" or a "cute little tummy") have no idea that their belly fat is not so cute and innocent. In fact, their chances of having a heart attack or high blood pressure, is triple that of people with a normal/healthy waistline measurement. Therefore getting your waistline in good shape is more important than vanity and here are tips on how to do that. Problem carbohydrates: The refined and starchy carbs are the main problem. Stay away from potatoes or simple sugars, all refined grains like bread, pasta, rice, and white flour. Also minimize whole grains in order to bring back insulin sensitivity. So minimize consumption of whole wheat, whole rice, oats etc. Don't cut it off; just eat less of it. While these problem carbs might be okay for a person within healthy weight limits, they cannot be part of the diet for an abdominally obese person. Good carbohydrates:  Lots and lots of non-starchy vegetables. These should be the main source of carbs in your diet. These and fruits in smaller quantities, especially berries. Proteins:  Eggs, nuts, and lean meat like fish and chicken are the best. Dairy should be had in small quantities, but proteins found in lean meat are your best bet. Fats:  Healthy fats are a must. In a diet that is low in refined carbohydrates it is not advisable to also go low fat. Liberally add healthy oils like Olive oil to salads, stir fried veggies and chicken and fish preparation. Other healthy oils are coconut oil, and Omega - 3 rich fish oil. Nuts are also a good source of healthy fats and proteins. Reduction in stress levels is also important in order to get a trimmer waistline. Some studies have proved that thin women develop abdominal fat in response to stress. Research has shown that stress can contribute to the build-up of body fat as a result of its effect on hormonal secretions. An explaination: Cortisol sets off an increased rush of glucose from your tissues (and even breaks down muscle tissues. In response to the rise in glucose comes the rise in insulin leading to insulin resistance. In the meantime cortisol is signaling the body to store fat as the body may need it in times of acute stress. The body stores fat in the abdomen, around the organs specifically. With proper diet, exercise and stress management you can look after that abdominal fat and work on a slimmer waist