Introduction 1
Part I: The 4-1-1 on Belly Fat and the Skinny on the Diet 7
Chapter 1: Taking Control of Your Waistline and Your Health 9
Chapter 2: The Truth about Belly Fat 15
Chapter 3: Step Away from the Scale: Examining Your Health and Body Type 25
Chapter 4: How the Belly Fat Diet Can Work for You 39
Part II: Working Your Way to a Flatter Belly 57
Chapter 5: Preparing Yourself for the Belly Fat Diet 59
Chapter 6: The Key Nutritional Components for a Flat Belly 77
Chapter 7: Jumping into Your Meal Plan 111
Chapter 8: Meal Plans 127
Chapter 9: Easing Yourself into Exercise 153
Chapter 10: Belly-Blasting Workout Routines 163
Part III: Cooking Up Some Healthy and Tasty Recipes 195
Chapter 11: Planning and Stocking a Flat-Belly-Friendly Kitchen 197
Chapter 12: Waking Up to Healthy Breakfast Options 211
Chapter 13: Whipping Up Lunches That Fight Belly Fat 225
Chapter 14: Deliciously Slimming Dinners 239
Chapter 15: Desserts and Snacks 257
Part IV: Overcoming Obstacles and Managing Your Progress 267
Chapter 16: Common Pitfalls and Challenges 269
Chapter 17: Dining Out and Special Occasions 283
Chapter 18: Belly Fat Maintenance Plan 301
Part V: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 19: Ten Belly-Bloating Foods 317
Chapter 20: Ten Nutrients That Shrink Your Belly 321
Index 325