prevent from fatting

• Watch what you eat and minimize your fat intake. Especially in regard to belly fat, you are what you eat. Eating a diet low in saturated fat can go a long way to keeping your midsection trim and fit. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and use a bit of cooking spray in place of butter when cooking.

• Get moving. Exercise is the number-one way to prevent and get rid of existing belly fat. Focus on exercises that work out your core muscles, like sit-ups and crunches. Almost any aerobic activity that gets your heart rate up will work, but things like dancing and kick boxing also help strengthen your abdomen and keep you slender.

• Drink plenty of water. Because water flushes the fat and toxins out of your body, the more you drink, the better off you'll be. So, skip the soda and sugary drinks and head for the bottled water whenever possible. Your waistline will be trimmer because of it.

• Take a daily vitamin. When you can't eat properly, make sure to take a daily vitamin to keep your body in balance.