Excess belly fat, or abdominal fat is one of our most common physiological curses.

Age, genetics, diet, exercise, sleep, body shape, profession and social circles can all play a major part in our fight against the belly bulge.

Arguably, our abdominal region is one of the most difficult areas to decrease unwanted fat storage from.

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates, processed foods, alcohol and sugar laden drinks are a sure fire way to guarantee high levels of all over body fat and subsequently unhealthy levels of visceral fat surrounding our organs.

In this episode, I share my experiences with personal training clients and myself, in the on-going war against an unsightly mid section.

Find out the three most important steps and in which order to address them, to kick start flatter, stronger abs.

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In this short discussion I share my own personal stress avoiding methods, in this case reading.

Books, yes remember those things? As a professional in the health and wellness sector, I balance my life with a multitude of work and private / semi private interests, from the previously discussed exercise and nutrition disciplines (see episodes 93 and 94) to reading and travelling.

I'm currently approaching the end of a biography on George Lucas, the world renowned creator of the STAR WARS franchise, whom ten years ago relinquished his ownership of the rights to this incredibly profitable I.P.

Upon selling Lucas Film and all rights to films, streaming shows and merchandise to Disney for a reported 4.5 billion dollars, it's now common knowledge among fans, that Lucas was unhappy and stressed with Disney's handling of his once precious and popular fictional world.

With this in mind, it's no wonder us mere mortals (read not billionaires) also get stressed with work, home, family, friends, political leanings and financial barriers.

Add to these factors, poor genetics, bad diet, alcohol, smoking, vaping and zero exercise, we are essentially inundated with stress inducing symptoms.

My advice, pick up a book and enjoy a small and low cost dose of escapism to help with stressful days.

Travel - this exciting and at times memorable experience is without doubt a superb way of balancing your life, weather it's a weekend city break or long haul travel to far off destinations, both can be hugely beneficial to our physiological health.

Learning about other countries cultures and mannerisms is educational and at times inspirational, which we can bring back home to reflect upon and where needed, utilize for our gain.

Yes, we can still bring our devices on our travels and reply to emails or social media updates, but.....wait for it, we don't have to.

Simply let certain people know where, when and how to get in contact, as for your normal stress inducing daily interactions, switch off and get a tan.

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In this short discussion, I look at the current craze of fitness gadgets being marketed by high street grocery stores in the UK.

Often, we impulse purchase a shiny, exotic looking fitness or 'wellness' gadget with a mindset of acquiring a new healthy body.

Enter, ALDI, LIDL, ASDA, TESCO....and so on. These well known supermarkets have hijacked this specific multi billion pound industry, with low cost and often low quality dust collectors, from the currently popular pilates reformers and ice baths to their long running shelf fillers - foam rollers and leggings.

Essentially these stores have read the room, from a retail perspective and given the public something we may not have asked for and yet, here we are now, quietly filling our baskets with the week's vegetables, meats and fruit, then out of nowhere.....BOOM...here's a £149 plastic and metal contraption, sported by a physically fit looking, thirty something year old woman.

Said contraption is their pilates reformer machine, guaranteed to help you achieve a physique just like the aforementioned super woman on the box labels.

Odds are, at some point, you'll be tempted to purchase a middle isle fitness toy and there's a higher probability you'll regret it within four weeks or less, as you relegate it from bedroom wonder to shed tenant.

Congratulations, you've just added another dust collecting 'life changer' to your home and guess what? it hasn't turned you into a prime athlete or aesthetically pleasing model.

Okay, here's the good news - should you spend your hard earned money on quality nutrition, a personal trainer program or six months gym membership, you stand a much higher chance of getting rid of unwanted excess weight or improving your poor flexibility / mobility levels.

My advice, as a professional in the health and fitness industry, keep your home free of 'exercise stuff' and get out of the house to train with friends, family or pros.

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