Continuous anxiety and stress not only cause belly fat to accumulate but also overload the liver and metabolic system.
The cumulative impact of sporadic exercises such as: walking around while talking on the phone, squatting during breaks, and standing on tiptoes while waiting for the elevator,... these exercises can burn an extra 200-300 calories per day, equivalent to half an hour of jogging, and will keep us from feeling bored or stressed.
When stress is prolonged, the body falls into a state of alarm as if facing danger. At this time, the body tends to store fat, especially belly fat, as an energy reserve.
Strength training increases the basal metabolic rate. Using moderately heavy everyday objects as weights to do simple home gym exercises can help increase muscle mass. For every extra kilogram of muscle gained, you can burn about an additional 100 calories per day even while sitting still.
Breathing exercises activate the internal organs. During diaphragmatic breathing, the diaphragm moves up and down, which is equivalent to a gentle massage for the liver. Deep breathing exercises, 5 minutes each time, 3 times a day, can improve liver oxygenation and lymphatic circulation.
