Many people around the world know how it feels to try to lose that gut only to fail over and over. But it does not have to be so! To be able to work off that gut you first need patience! It is not something that will happen overnight, maybe not even in a month, but if you are persistent and keep working at it, you will achieve your goal.

A common misconception is that if you do a large amount of crunches that you will lose that gut. It will eventually build your abdominal muscles but unfortunately you wont be able to see them because they will be hiding behind that layer of fat that is your gut. So to get rid of this gut a lot of cardio and a good diet is a must.

First thing you need to remember is that burning more calories then you consume is priority. Try to eat 6 small healthy meals per day instead of 3 large ones. All high fat content foods must be eliminated from your diet, replaced with healthy low fat foods. Snacking on nuts or some fruits and vegetables are great ways to cut down those intense cravings and incorporate some very healthy food into your diet.

Two other important steps that will help you on the road to losing that gut is drinking plenty of water and getting a good night sleep. Replacing fluids to stay hydrated is very important in healthy bodily functions specially while doing high intensity cardiovascular exercises. Sleeping eight hours per night is proven to be beneficial to your metabolism and gives you the exact amount of rest for your body to recuperate from that long strenuous day.

Another important part is the inclusion of a good cardio program into your daily routine. This maybe difficult but starting off slow and building your way up to more strenuous cardio workout is best. Try not to do too much too fast as it will only hurt you more then help. Try to do 2 cardio workouts per day, one first thing in the morning then another in the early evening. Going for a jog or doing some work on the elliptical is a great way to incorporate some cardiovascular exercise into you workout. If there are very cold winters then investing in a treadmill is a very wise choice. This way going for a jog wont mean going out in the bitter cold.

So there you have a few simple steps on how to lose that gut, it wont be easy, it wont be quick, but if you keep at it and do not give up, you will achieve your goal.