TOPS Nashville focuses on fitness and nutrition to reduce belly fat

On Oct. 22, TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with pledges.

The group's best weekly loser said members should write everything they eat this week.

Lana Rush was the best weekly KOPS.

The “Don’t Feed the Shark” contest continues.

Rush gave a program from Woman’s Day titled Say Bye-Bye to Belly Fat. Visceral fat wraps around internal organs and disrupts some hormones, significantly increasing the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Exercise helps rid belly fat by helping the body respond to insulin. Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity a week. After a 10-minute warm-up, do strenuous exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 30 seconds and repeat for 10 rounds. Chia seeds, beets, green peas and whole grains are good for decreasing visceral fat.

The club meets at the Nashville Global Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., with weigh-in at 5 p.m. The first meeting is free.