Belly fat isn't just unsightly and it's not all about having a flat stomach. Belly fat increases your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

The latter can lead to stroke and heart attack. In women, a wait measurement of 35 inches or more may indicate unhealthy amounts of belly fat.

So how do we get rid of it? We'll give you 12 tips for burning off unwanted belly fat.

1. Exercise in bursts.

Interval training has been shown to be especially effective in burning of stubborn fat. Mix up your routine with high intensity interval training.