Food is everywhere: candy on your co-workers desk, a big spread at social functions, a plate piled high at your favorite restaurant; almost irresistible opportunities to eat just a bit more than we meant to. And all of those small indulgences add up to big weight gain.

We look in the mirror and see a reflection that doesn’t quite match up with what we think we should see: bulging tummy, flab hanging over our jeans...how did THAT happen?

And it’s not just what we see – it’s how we feel – both in terms of our general health, and in terms of how discouraged and depressed we can become as a result of carrying around excess weight.

Food equals energy. But more food doesn’t equal more energy.

Consumed in moderation, nutritious food allows us to maximize our physical and mental potential. But the candy, the birthday cake, and the extra deep-fried appetizer not only don’t make us more energetic, they can damage our physical health and contribute to unwanted and toxic fat deposits.

For women, the most common form of obesity includes belly fat, which has been linked to dementia and diabetes, amongst other health concerns. (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2009)

So what can you do? Apart from the obvious (though often difficult) choices such as steering clear of snacks and unneeded treats, start choosing to eat healthy foods, cut back on salty, trans-fatty, sugar-laden foods, and cleanse your body of the toxins that those unhealthy foods have left in your system. Give your body what it really needs to be the best it can be: a clean start and a healthy lifestyle. Once you give your body the food it needs, you’ll no longer want to snack on sweet or fast food and you’ll automatically start to lose stubborn belly fat.

A reliable weight loss program addresses not just your overeating, but the toxins in your system, and your long term health.

If you are suffering from the effects of overeating, and you want to lose your stubborn belly fat, know that you’re not alone and that there is something you can do about it right now! Get healthy through an improved lifestyle where you are in control of your eating.