1. When it comes to fat loss, you need an attitude adjustment: fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and other healthy foods are what you need to fuel your body to get through the day, run that extra mile, and lift those extra weights! What it comes down to is - get back to basics, eat more fresh wholesome foods, eat less junk food, drink less sugary drinks and be active! But try not to be obsessive about eating strictly healthy foods - you have to give yourself a treat now and then to stay focused. If you can try to get into a routine like lifting weight 3 times a week and doing lots of core exercises.



2. Forget the clean plate club - if you get out of the habit of finishing what's on your plate, and instead stop eating once you are satisfied, you will spare yourself loads of unnecessary calories. It's about eating in controlled portions, but more importantly eating till you are satisfied, and not more.

3. Write down every single bite - You need a way to keep track of your food intake. All you need is a simple spiral notebook to start a food journal. By writing down everything you eat, you will discover how much you have consumed during the day. Just make sure you jot down your food details immediately after a meal to avid food amnesia.

4. Allow yourself to enjoy food - Ditch the guilt and give yourself permission to enjoy food. Deprivation will cause you to binge on the wrong kind of foods and food will become your enemy. Have a different attitude. Eat a bit of everything in moderation and enjoy every meal. The most important factor is, it's OK to eat. Food should not be forbidden - it's there to nourish you and bring you pleasure!

5. Eat Fiber - Fiber helps move food through the intestinal tract, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and maintains blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It also expands in the stomach and small intestine to give us a feeling of fullness meaning we feel satisfied with less food. Not only that, with fiber rich foods, you'll be forced to chew, chew, chew - eating more slowly which gives your brain to register when you're full. Good sources of fiber are found in fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and whole grains.

The key to a flat belly fat is - eat sensibly with fresh, wholesome foods, and get more active. And you don't need to change your lifestyle overnight. Just make it a point to make one positive change every day and take small steps to bigger gains. With time and patience, you can get a flat belly and keep it off!